The words “Nova Scotia” evoke an image of an exotic, distant land where wind-swept cliffs rise up from the misty, cold, gray Atlantic, and lush green hills roll down to the…
If you come to Flagstaff, the largest city in northern Arizona, expecting a quintessential Arizonan experience, you may be in for a surprise. You’ll see more mountains than desert, more ponderosa…
The sun is barely above the ocean horizon, and already the Cape May promenade is teeming with cyclists enjoying the scenic 2-mile stretch of paved boardwalk that runs along the…
Durango, a charming town with more than 17,000 residents in southwestern Colorado, sits in the Animas River Valley surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. Its idyllic location draws visitors year-round. While…
The central Arizona region of the Sonoran Desert is a lush landscape full of exotic vegetation, unusual wildlife, colorful flowers and even a few rivers and lakes. Best of all,…
Reno, located in the northern part of Nevada, is so unique and offers so much to see and do throughout the year that no other location can be fairly compared.…
Badlands National Park Why would any sensible traveler want to venture to a place named Badlands? Here are eight reasons – plus three nearby attractions – why you’ll want to pack…
After a visit in our motorhome to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., my wife, Gayle, and I are convinced this particular high-desert area of Arizona should be on the ‘bucket list’…
Sonoma, California Mention “Sonoma” and most people inevitably think of California wines. As well they should. Nearly 300 wineries and a thousand vineyards blanket the gently rolling hills of Sonoma County…
If you’re planning a road trip around the Western US, I can confidently say that all of these should make an appearance on your “must visit” list. After roaming the…