When I was asked to speak at TBEX North America in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I decided to check off a few National Park Service sites in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The closest major airport to Eau Claire is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport about 1.5 hours away. Of course I was taking the scenic route to get … Continue reading
If you only have an afternoon in Cody , here’s how to spend it in this authentic Wild West town. Cody is named after its founder William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The showman and frontiersman is one of the iconic figures of the American West. Lunch at Trailhead Start with lunch at Trailhead. They have … Continue reading
Florida’s Paradise Coast runs along the Gulf of Mexico from Naples to Marco Island to just south of Everglades City. While Naples and Marco Island have more of the expansive beaches and glitzy resort feel to them, Everglades City has a rustic beachy vibe of an undiscovered small town. It’s what the Keys must have … Continue reading
On a 24-hour trip to Omaha, Nebraska I checked off my 164th National Park Service site with a visit to Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice. It’s about 1.5-hour drive from downtown Omaha. Since there are three parts to the park, give yourself at least an hour to visit and more if you want to … Continue reading
Backpacking adventure for one night in Big Bend National Park in Texas Continue reading
The West Texas desert is magical, mystical, and one of my favorite places on it. My dear friend Carroll introduced me to this dusty, quirky, and very remote part of the Lone Star State in 2017. I fell in love with and have been back multiple times. On each visit, there are several spots that … Continue reading
Located at Promontory Summit in northern Utah, Golden Spike National Historical Park preserves the exact place where the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. I visited while in Salt Lake City for a conference, making the easy 90-minute drive north of downtown SLC. Visiting in January turned out to be a … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a “cool” experience while on a ski vacation at Deer Valley, Park City, or Sundance, head to the Ice Castles at Soldier Hollow in Midway in Heber Valley. This was my second visit to these ice castles with my friend Christy and while it’s fun during the day, it’s magical at … Continue reading
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