Welcome to the Angels Landing Trail. In this blog post, we’ll cover EVERYTHING you need to know to hike the Angel Landing trail. This includes the directions, a downloadable map of the trail, statistics of the hike, and so much more! Location of the Angels Landing Trail First thing you NEED TO KNOW Angels Landing Trail is located in Zion National Park Utah, USA. You can DOWNLOAD THE MAP of the trail via AllTrails so you can use your phone to navigate! The trailhead for Angels Landing is located at […]

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Cheyenne, WY, a booming capital city and icon in the American West announces its 2023 calendar of events. This year, the lineup includes the return of several beloved annual festivals, culinary celebrations, and the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration, Cheyenne Frontier Days, ideal for visitors and locals of all ages. Located approximately 90 minutes north of Denver, the “Magic City of the Plains” beckons travelers to saddle-up for a destination that combines tremendous history and modern appeal with western swagger. Cheyenne Restaurant Week, April 2-8 Classic, quirky and […]

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Dig Into Comstock Caviar at Virginia City’s 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry Tasty testes take over the historic town Saturday, March 11, 2023 VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (January 2023) – There’s no better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day weekend than a place that honors its Irish heritage all year long. This spring, go nuts in Virginia City, Nevada, with the 32nd annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, set for Saturday, March 11, 2023. Here chefs from all over the region go head-to-head for bragging rights for best land oyster cook […]

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One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely after a day or two of dining on board. With multiple options including buffet, a main dining area and several […]

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Los Alamos (population approximately 1,900). Sometimes, even in such a populated state as California one finds little windows into both the past and the present. Located 2 hours north of downtown Los Angeles, this tiny town is one such destination. It remains rooted in its history yet fully embraces the contemporary. Charming in its visual appeal, the town encompasses some 7 blocks of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, several hotels, antiques and select other businesses. Well loved at times (especially on the weekends), but usually not as busy as nearby Los […]

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Discover an Authentic Modern Day Bonanza for All Ages VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Long before theme parks, amusement centers and family resorts there was Virginia City, a thriving modern-day Bonanza that was once the largest city west of Denver. Virginia City made a name for itself in 1859 when eager prospectors struck it rich and the Comstock Lode was unearthed. Seemingly frozen in time, Virginia City’s historical significance has been carefully preserved through the community’s shared culture of keeping the history alive. Today’s Virginia City is steeped in attractions, activities […]

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If you’ve never been to Belfast, Northern Ireland, you are in for a treat. Set aside any preconceived notions of a dull and dirty industrial city besieged by the dark legacy of “The Troubles.” Instead, prepare to discover a lively culture that charms and welcomes visitors. Belfast is chock full of fun activities for both adults and kids alike, and the city is a genuine treat to explore. I hope to infuse my travel bug and world curiosity into my two kids (11 and 13 years old), so spending a […]

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When exploring the vast open spaces of the Western United States, millions of travelers visit iconic National Parks like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. For the uninitiated, Death Valley National Park may appear to simply be a wasteland with record breaking temperatures famous for frying eggs on blacktop. But dig deeper and you have one of the country’s largest National Parks with extremely comfortable daytime winter and early spring temperatures rarely climbing above 85 degrees. There are magnificent striations of color in the barren landscape that change by the minute […]

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52-acres of wilderness await guests at Waterfall Resort – a private fishing lodge located on Prince of Wales Island near Alaska’s Inside Passage. Seasonal runs of large numbers of fish pass through here including wild king and silver salmon, various size halibut (and this fish can easily get over 100 pounds), lingcod and numerous other types of fish. The site of the resort was once a thriving cannery – founded in 1912 and operating through the 1970’s. At its peak, the cannery produced a remarkable amount of salmon (222,000 cases). […]

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Upon landing in Belfast, Northern Ireland (or as some might say, ‘Nord Iron’) I was pleasantly surprised to see some sun peeking through the clouds. Coming from bright sunny days in Spain this past week with warm temperatures I had braced myself for brisk cloudy days and bone chilling nights. I felt welcomed on the bus ride into town; a gentleman facing me in another seat kept smiling my way – talking to the lady he was with and nodding in my direction. Soon we passed a sign advertising “potatoes […]

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There are places in the world that are immediately inspirational based entirely on their natural beauty – I would count the wide open spaces of Montana as one of these inspirational destinations. I remember my trip to Montana a number of years ago, driving the open roads in the Northwest part of the State from Glacier National Park down to Missoula. I was impressed by the countryside, the jagged rocky faces of the mountains in Glacier National Park combined with the gorgeous glacier fed lakes, then moving south to the […]

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Explore Detroit this summer and submerge yourself in the traditions that articulate America’s great comeback city. Detroit offers plenty of summer activities combining cars, culture, gaming, music and sports. Watch as hydroplane boats race down the Detroit River at speeds over 200 mph to compete for the oldest trophy in the history of motor sports, the American Power Boat Association (APBA) Gold Cup. Vintage race boats, a hot rod show, live music and entertainment complete the event, presented by the Detroit Yacht Club. The APBA Gold Cup Races take place […]

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TELLURIDE, Colo. (September 10, 2013) – In the early 1900s, 35 establishments existed for thirsty drinkers to belly up to the bar in Telluride. Despite the front pages of the local newspapers, The Daily Journal and San Miguel Examiner reporting the town would “abide strictly by the law no matter what the loss”, you could get a drink just about anywhere, including the courthouse. When the taps went dry, speakeasies and soda parlors took over where saloons left off. Years later, when skiing came to Telluride, locals ushered in a […]

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The Woodstock Festival took place in New York State’s Catskill Mountains in 1969. Whether you lived through it or were born decades later, Woodstock is the stuff of legends, three days of peace, love and music. Rock and roll giants such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Grateful Dead and many other icons preformed. Though called Woodstock, the concert didn’t actually take place in the town of Woodstock. It took place in the rural community of Bethel Woods, less then two hours north of New York City. Today, Bethel […]

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We recently had the honor and rare privilege to sit down with Peter Mondavi Sr., long time proprietor of Napa’s oldest winery, Charles Krug. Mr. Mondavi is 98 years young. We talked about history of course because when you’ve been in Napa as long as Peter Mondavi Sr. you have plenty to discuss. But we also covered the types of wines being produced today and how they differ from the wines he started out producing in the 1940’s, not to mention his foresight in regards to vineyard development and technological […]

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