As a repeat visitor to Glacier Country, I’m unashamedly enamored with the area. I almost envy its unabashed pride and recently learned that, here, seasonal changes aren’t month to month or even day to day, but minute to minute. On my most recent visit I happily spent 7,200 minutes (i.e. … Read more
I think the secret may finally be out. The little town of Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast is shining big in the foodie landscape, and it seems it’s having a moment. “Paso”, as it’s nicknamed, has long been lauded for its top wines, with over 400+ wineries that have … Read more
At 12:45 pm ET on May 28, 2023, the Indy 500’s green flag waved and with a roar of the engines, the 107th running of the world’s largest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500, began. Little more than 24 hours later, our family of six – three adults, three children, … Read more
As the song goes, “They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.” But even after dark you won’t be hard-pressed to find The Museum of Broadway. Located in the heart of the theater district at 145 West 45th, it’s a stone’s throw from the blinding lights of Times Square … Read more
With 90 distinct neighborhoods, a wealth of cultural attractions and abundant nature, Portland, Oregon delivers a multitude of experiences. Stroll the streets of Nob Hill taking in the sights of repurposed Victorian homes. Venture to the chic Pearl District where stylish shops and cultural institutions flank the cobbled streets. If … Read more
Situated in Central Texas with its own version of the Colorado River running through it, Austin delivers an experience unlike any other in the Lone Star state. From the opulent state capitol decked out in more stars than you can possibly count to the live music spilling out of the … Read more
It’s different. It’s unexpected. It’s the Conejo Valley (pronounced “koh-neh-ho”). Translated to “rabbit” in Spanish, this SoCal region in LA’s backyard is situated along U.S. 101’s well-known route between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, though it isn’t an extension of either. By contrast, it’s a 180-degree escape from the hustle, … Read more
It’s that time of year when people dress in costumes, stalk the streets as ghouls and look for spooky goings-on. If you’re thinking of putting a little extra boo in your Halloween this year, here’s our list of some of the spookiest Halloween destinations and activities. Halloween in the Big … Read more
More than six decades ago, Southern California’s island of Catalina was memorialized in the Four Preps’ song, 26 Miles, in reference to its proximity to the populous region’s coastline. And though almost everything in the nation has changed in that expanse of time, Catalina remains unchanged. It’s been years since … Read more
When you think of Half Moon Bay, a California coastal city just 25 miles south of San Francisco, it conjures up the idea of romance and walks on the beach, while perhaps being holed up at a beautiful luxury hotel with a view of the bay. How true is this … Read more
“Look at this view,” said Scott Hillock, a local guide with the Tahoe Adventure Company, as we edged to the side of the path for a hiker to pass. “And it gets better,” he assured us as we continued along the trail. With my daughter, Kathryn, we three negotiated the … Read more
Can you imagine a church-controlled town joining forces with one run by capitalists who made millions from tobacco products? That’s exactly what happened in Winston-Salem. Today the historic Brookstown Inn represents that common ground. Old Salem It all began in 1752 when 15 Moravians traveled south from Pennsylvania to North … Read more
“Welcome to Renaissance Esmeralda,” greets Charlie, the bellman with a smile as wide as a fairway and as warm as the temperatures, when we check-in. Upon escorting us to Room 3071, he playfully queries, “Is your last name Marriott?” He explains that our room is one of only twenty with … Read more
Beyond Arizona’s revered Grand Canyon and Phoenix’s five-star destination scene is a small-town getaway within the state’s pristine White Mountains – Pinetop-Lakeside. An area so welcoming and authentically down-home, it provides a much-needed visit to life’s simpler past. Less than four hours northeast of Phoenix and on average 25-30 degrees … Read more
Sidewalks bustle with visitors making shopping choices at owner-operated boutiques, restaurants offer alfresco tropical drinks on their patios, and hotels are booked solid. The onslaught of Modernism Week brings diehard architecture groupies to Palm Springs in mid-February each year. Modernism Week, actually a period of ten days, dives into the … Read more