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If you like airplanes, you’ll love the March Field Air Museum near Riverside. It’s an opportunity to view the major tools of U.S. air power from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Cold War and the Gulf War, and it’s a short road trip from anywhere in Southern California. The museum isn’t the […]
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Welcome to New Orleans, affectionately referred to by locals as NOLA or The Big Easy. It’s one of a handful of U.S cities that are utterly distinctive. It has its own unique look and feel, attitude and vibe. People love to visit New Orleans. That’s why it’s […]
Yosemite hotels change names March 1 Beginning March 1, the names of some iconic Yosemite National Park lodging properties will change as part of a silly feud between National Park Service and the outgoing concessionaire. The Ahwahnee Hotel will become the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, Curry Village will become Half Dome Village, and Wawona Lodge will […]
Welcome to Part Two of our Great Southwest road trip. If you live in California, Arizona or Nevada, you should start with Part One, posted a week before this one. This is a complete itinerary for a road trip vacation. The trip duration depends on how long you stay at the destinations you’ll be visiting. And […]
Welcome to the Great Southwest road trip. This week I’m offering up another complete vacation itinerary. This road trip, which is mostly in Utah, will take you to some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. It visits five national parks – seven if you take two optional side trips. The trip can be […]
This post is for all you wildflower lovers out there. All the predictions regarding El Nino got wildflower enthusiasts excited about this spring’s blooms. The expected storms haven’t materialized in Southern California – at least not yet – but some of the best wildflower areas farther north have gotten quite a bit of rainfall, and […]
Most road trips involve driving on interstate highways. They’re often mind-numbing, but they’re the fastest way to eat up the miles. Occasionally, however, they offer easy access to national parks that add great value to your trip. After some map study, I’ve come up with a list of nine U.S. national parks that are within […]