Have you heard about Pioneer, California? Probably, not. And I love finding these little gems around the Golden State for you. Let me tell you – there is a bunch of things to do in Pioneer California, enough for a good long weekend. I love visiting Pioneer in the high heat of summer. Why? Because …
Kings Canyon National Park hikes are really beautiful but they are often overshadowed by Sequoia National Park hikes because Sequoia trails are more numerous and concentrated in certain areas while some of the best Kings Canyon National Park hikes are quite remote and take a long time to get to. On top of that not …
Our blog is all about budget-friendly family travel and whenever possible I try to find for you great attractions and activities that are either free or almost free – check out our Adventures Under $10. This time I put together a list of FREE things to do in Palm Springs, California that are both fun …
I am super thrilled that for my August Expert Opinion blog post I have managed to persuade an expert camper to create for you, my readers, the most comprehensive Camping Guide for Beginners. Please meet Jen Rogers, an avid camper with a couple dozen years of experience camping in various locations and the owner of …
If you read the title of this article “things to do in Three Rivers” and thought ‘What? Where is that?” you are not alone. Most people quickly pass the small town of Three River in California on their way to Sequoia National Park without realizing how much there is to do there. We love Three …
A family road trip is a classic American holiday, but it takes planning to make it great. Some places are better for road trips, while some are better treated as a single-focus destination. In addition to considering the sights and scenery, you need to factor in things like hotel costs and gas prices. Planning the …
As a travel family we love going on road trips to Arizona. Arizona is the land of contrasts, the land of amazing and unexpected. While many people travel to Phoenix, Sedona and Grand Canyon, I would like to take you on a trip off the beaten path to Flagstaff. There are so many fantastic things …
