The Top 6 Spots in Badlands National Park Badlands National Park, located in South Dakota, is a mesmerizing landscape of rugged beauty, steep canyons, towering spires, and expansive prairies. Known for its unique geological formations and abundant wildlife, the park attracts adventurers and nature lovers from across the globe. If you’re planning a visit, here are the top six must-see spots in Badlands National Park that should be on your itinerary.   1. Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) Start your journey with a drive along the Badlands Loop Road, a […]

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Located mere minutes from downtown San Diego this 1200 acre park is a mix of museums, gardens, theatres, appealing architecture and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The oldest museum in the park is the San Diego Natural History Museum founded in 1874. And the park is home to the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ. Arguably the center of the park is along ‘museum corridor’ a walk way passing by the most prominent of the museums and one of the most picturesque scenes in all of the park, the Lily Pond […]

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Backpacking Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore backcountry is a great way to see this amazing park. The hike will take you to three different campsites, and it can be completed in just three nights! This blog post will give you all the information you need to plan your trip. I cover everything from what gear to bring, to where to find the best views. So if you’re looking for an adventure, be sure to check out Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s upper peninsula! Note: Make sure you’re in shape […]

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With 17 diverse museums, 16 beautiful gardens, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Tony Award®-winning Old Globe theater and more, San Diego’s Balboa Park provides visitors dozens of different experiences unlike other city parks. Often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West” due to its large number of museums, this National Historic Landmark near downtown San Diego spans 1,200 acres, beating out both New York City’s Central Park and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park in size. Next year, visitors can discover exciting new additions like the new Comic-Con Museum and […]

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Riveting and Awe-Inspiring Documentary Series, Premiering Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:00–11:00 p.m. ET, Features Earth’s Natural Wonders and Hidden Gems ARLINGTON, VA; November 25, 2019 – PBS’s new 10-episode series EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL reveals there are still parts of our planet yet to be discovered. Explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall pursues incredible journeys and world firsts — unclimbed peaks, unexplored cave systems and uncharted landscapes — setting foot where no human has been before. As the preeminent destination for engaging, enlightening and entertaining science and natural history programming, PBS […]

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The minute I stepped off the cruise ship, I knew I was somewhere special! I couldn’t wait to explore the winding, colorful and cosmopolitan streets of George Town in the Grand Cayman Islands.  George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands which are located in the British West Indies.  These islands have a population of over 55,000 making it the second-largest city of all the British Overseas Territories.  It definitely has a British vibe as well as lots to do and see, much more so than on many islands in the […]

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New York’s First-Ever Math Origami Exhibition “Math Unfolded: An Exhibit of Mathematical Origami Art” Open at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) Origami artwork by Robert J. Lang, Erik Demaine, Marty Demaine, Charlene Morrow, Adrienne Sack, Matt Shlian, WinWin, Ben Fritzson, Ben Parker, Chris Palmer, Jeannine Mosely, Kate Lukesheva, Alessandra Lamio, Jason Ku, Duks Koschitz, Satoshi Kamiya, Beth Johnson, Tom Hull, David Huffman, Faye Goldman, Rebecca Gieseking, Joel Cooper, Serena Cicalò, and Alessandro Beber New York, NY (November, 2019) “Math Unfolded: An Exhibit of Mathematical Origami Art,” New York’s first-ever […]

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The Search is On The road trip from Palm Desert to Galleta Meadows is speckled with rolling hills, dramatic crevices, and a few ocotillos. We saw a couple four wheelers and an off road motocross trail, but the drive is rural, i.e. make sure to fill up on gas beforehand. This was my first trip into the desert and my interest was piqued — I needed to see these massive desert sculptures for myself. We put ‘Galleta Meadows’ in the GPS and drove with no real idea of where we […]

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This busy metropolis on the southeastern island of Mindanao is one of the world’s largest cities in terms of land area. Since the 1970s when the city gained the earmark of being the “killing fields” of the Philippines —a “murder city”— Davao has dramatically transformed. But since 1988 it has become the safest city in the country and one of the most livable cities in Asia. Famous as the home turf of once legendary mayor (and now Philippine President) Rodrigo Duterte, the restorer of peace and order of this colossal […]

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In the summer of 2017, I was in Charlestown, WV on business and it occurred to me that Washington D.C. was only a couple of hours away. At the time I was working to develop my photography hobby into a potential career, and D.C. seemed like an excellent place to get some good practice shots. I was currently learning the settings of my first DSLR camera and some entry-level techniques for capturing images. I was no Mike Carano, but as I played with the different functions, I could see a […]

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On the morning of January 20, 2018, I found myself roaming the back roads of Washington County, Tennessee with my camera and an itchy shutter finger. I had been in Kingsport for a week on business and was desperate to find something to write about in the area. It was by pure coincidence that I happened upon Gray Fossil Site and General Shale Natural History Museum. Dig Site In May of 2000, a Tennessee DOT crew was grading an unsafe hill on State Route 75 in Gray, TN when they […]

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Minneapolis – Summer time in Minneapolis is festivals, concerts, biking, dining on patios, the X Games, riverfront fireworks and so much more. It’s also a booming time for new museums, water taxis and even axe throwing in this six-time #1 Park System in the U.S. winner. With this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here are highlights of what’s new in Minneapolis and the surrounding area this summer: Bell Museum The Bell Museum, Minnesota’s official natural history museum, opened a new $79.2 million facility this month that features a brand-new planetarium, […]

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From farm to fizz to a flying museum, make memories in the Atlanta Metro area with these hands-on experiences ATLANTA, GEORGIA–MARCH 2018–Touch, taste and create your ways to memories in the ATL with these hands-on experiences. Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum Henry County’s Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum (506 Speedway Blvd., Hampton, 30228) lets guests step into the pilot’s seat of the iconic Vietnam-era Huey helicopter. Take the free tour with a former military helicopter pilot and learn about the aircraft and how they were used […]

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Chicago is a big city, but there’s no need to spend big bucks to have a great vacation. This vibrant Midwestern city is a cultural center with over 60 museums, towering buildings, innovative parks brimming with public art and a 26-mile lakefront filled with recreational possibilities. Some attractions won’t cost you a single cent but for those that do charge admission, CityPASS offers a money-saving, time saving booklet that visitors on a budget won’t want to pass up.   BEST FREE ATTRACTIONS Millennium Park may well be America’s finest city […]

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—Approximately 5 Million Visitors Expected During Holiday Season, Spending an Estimated $3.5 Billion Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve— New York City (Sept 30, 2014) —NYC & Company, the City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is encouraging visitors to book travel to New York City in time for the 2014–2015 holiday season. Starting in November, New York City is transformed into a beloved holiday destination with celebrations throughout the City’s five boroughs. From annual favorites like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker to smaller, […]

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