One of my favorite vacation destinations, gorgeous Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, offers a multitude of recreational activities no matter the season. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the US. From beaches, scenic aerial rides, and boat ...

Zoo New England is one of 2 zoos located near Boston. The 72 acre zoo is one of the largest in New England. It opened in 1912, making it Boston’s oldest zoo. When it first opened, the first official exhibits were an aviary and bear dens. The bear dens used to be a major attraction […]

Driving through the Western US is beautiful, although you need to be prepared for what comes along with driving through long stretches of barren land, diverse geography, and oftentimes harsh weather. Driving out West is much different than taking a road trip across any other area of the country. ...

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer trip. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be able to take full advantage of the water based attractions in the sunny, warm weather. Seeing one of the largest falls in the world is definitely an awe-inspiring experience. I ...

Camelback Mountain is a challenging hike in Phoenix, Arizona. At 2704 feet, it is the highest mountain in the city. Camelback is an extremely popular recreation area with both locals and tourists. The hump-like shape of the mountain gave this iconic hike its’ recognizable name. I love the ...

Lincoln Woods State Park is a beautiful Rhode Island state park located just a short drive from Providence (~20min). Summer activities at Lincoln Woods include: hiking, jogging, fishing, picnicking, and swimming at the beach. The highlight here is the gorgeous covered bridge (pictured above) ...

Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a large public beach on Buzzards Bay in Southeastern Massachusetts. This popular beach is always crowded during the summer months. This 2 mile beach faces Southwest, which enables it to maintain cooler temperatures, and thus, makes it a nice escape when the ...

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7000 acre park located just a short drive away from Boston. During the summer months, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking are the predominant activities. Mike and I saw the sign for this reservation on a trip home from Boston and decided to check it out. Although we ...

The North Menan Butte Trail, also referred to as “R” Mountain by locals because of the large R painted on the side of the mountain is a scenic hike located just a short drive from both Idaho Falls and Rexburg. This relatively steep, yet scenic trail is the ideal recreational activity ...

Some tourist attractions are worth every penny, while others leave you wishing you would have spent your money elsewhere. I have compiled a list of the best tourist attractions – each of these are well worth the admission price. Some are even free; you don’t necessarily have to spend a ...