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Attraction of the Week: Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence

I learned from my sister (a long time Massachusetts resident) years ago that the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence is considered to be the best zoo in the Greater Boston region. Even though ...

Attraction of the Week: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, home to the world’s largest travertine bridge, is one of the most unusual and mesmerizing parks I’ve encountered out West. Located in between the tiny ...

Attraction of the Week: The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo in Vegas

One of the most relaxing things to do in Sin City, which many visitors unfortunately are unaware of, is to take a stroll through the Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo Resort. The grounds of the ...

Attraction of the Week: Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Recently, Mike and I took a quick daytrip from Flagstaff to Out of Africa Wildlife Park to take advantage of a free birthday month special they were offering. This is a unique wildlife safari park ...

Hiking Hotspot: The Jim Thompson Trail in Sedona

One of Sedona’s lesser known trails is the beautiful Jim Thompson trail. When I first moved to the region, I concentrated on most of the big tourist hikes like Devil’s Bridge, West Fork, ...

Attraction of the Week: The Santa Monica Pier

You’ve seen it in countless movies and TV shows. It marks the official end of Route 66. The long-running amusement park is a historic landmark itself which has been entertaining both locals ...

Hiking Hotspot: Los Liones Canyon in LA

The Southern California region is loaded with endless hiking opportunities. The rugged desert landscapes combined with some of the most magnificent coastal scenery in the country makes it one of the ...

Attraction of the Week: The Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas

I love checking out quirky and retro places all over the country. My list of unique attractions keeps getting bigger the more places I travel and live. Vegas is no exception and after one too many ...

Hiking Hotspot: Peaceful Creeks & Red Rock Views along Sedona’s Huckaby Trail

Sedona is home to dozens and dozens of wonderful trails, some extremely difficult uphill climbs only for advanced hikers like the A.B. Young Trail, and others short, flat treks like Fay & Wilson ...

Hiking Hotspot: A Quiet Nature Stroll Along Sedona’s Wilson Canyon Trail

Wilson Canyon is one of 5 hikes beginning near Midgley Bridge off of scenic Oak Creek Canyon drive (the iconic 14 mile road which connects Sedona to Flagstaff). It’s the easiest and shortest ...