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What is the America the Beautiful Pass?

"There is nothing so American as our national parks.... The fundamental idea behind the parks...is that the country belongs to the people, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us." Those...Read More

Leaving Las Vegas – The Best Things To Do Off the Vegas Strip

When the crowds are too big and the incessant noise of slot machines gets to be a little too much on your Vegas vacation, why not take a day and venture off the strip for a change of scenery. Southern...Read More

The Lowdown on Where to Eat in Little Rock

Who would have thought that cheese dip would be the reason I'd finally get to spend some time in Arkansas? Definitely not me. You see, I had no idea that Little Rock was the birth place of cheese dip. Nor...Read More

Must Do’s in Mexico City

I've made no secret of my love affair with Mexico and Mexico City is the place that made it happen. I've visited enough times to know my love is here to stay. Whether it's your first time or your tenth,...Read More

Great Reasons to Visit or Live in Bentonville, Arkansas

As a self proclaimed Southern Ambassador, I'm embarrassed to admit I knew very little about the state of Arkansas. Any first hand knowledge, was from driving across I-40 on a road trip to California, with unfortunately, no real stops in...Read More

Where to Stay at Craters of the Moon National Monument

Anticipation was high as my daughter and I drove the isolated back roads through Idaho to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. We had been driving for eight hours from Montana and were ready to be out of...Read More

Unique St. Louis Experiences

No doubt you think about the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River when someone mentions St. Louis. And while these two things definitely make St. Louis, well St. Louis and should be included on your list of must see's, there...Read More

How Much Money Do You Need For Iceland

It's easy to see why Iceland has become so popular in recent years. Fueled by movies, TV shows and Instagram, people have flocked to see it's beauty. What once was a quiet island is now facing some over-tourism issues. It's...Read More

Making a Stop in Macon, Georgia | Ocmulgee Brewpub

If you've ever driven through Georgia, maybe on your way south to Florida or heading east to Savannah, there's a good chance you found yourself on Interstate 75. Almost smack dab in the middle of the state off of I-75...Read More

Where to Eat in La Paz, Mexico

Some of the best food, not to mention the best tacos, I've ever eaten while traveling in Mexico was in La Paz, Baja California Sur. La Paz, or LP for short, is located on the eastern side of the Baja...Read More