This ranks up there with the quirkiest roadside attractions I’ve visited. It’s a weird and fascinating display of car art off the beaten path. Take a detour north off of I-80 to the tiny town of Alliance in northwest Nebraska. Why? To see a replica of Stonehenge in England, which I visited last November. The … Continue reading
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Watching World’s Largest Sandhill Crane Migration is Epic Birding in Nebraska
Every spring over a million sandhill cranes swoop down on Central Nebraska. It’s the world’s largest sandhill crane migration and one of the last great animal migrations on earth. The nearly 150-mile stretch of Grand Island-Kearney-North Platte is called the Nebraska Flyway as cranes travel north from their winter homes in places like Texas and … Continue reading
Yellowstone National Park’s Season of Snow and Steam – Why You Should Visit Cody Yellowstone in Winter
If you want to no crowds in Yellowstone National Park visit in winter on a snowmobiling adventure from Cody, Wyoming. Continue reading
Ghost Tour in One of the Most Haunted Bars in America
While in Milwaukee for a conference, I took a friend’s recommendation to stop in Shaker’s Cigar Bar for a drink….and a ghost tour. As I left some conference friends, one of them said, ‘don’t bring anything or anyone back with you!” I laughed but that started my nervousness of what I might encounter that evening. … Continue reading
5 Lesser Known National Park Gems and Tips to Avoiding Crowds
If you’re already planning for spring, summer and fall travel, getting in the outdoors might be high on your list. Popular national parks like Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon can be packed in summer, especially in July and August. There are 423 national park sites, including the 63 national parks. Here are some tips … Continue reading
Exploring Fantasy Canyon near Vernal, Utah
Fantasy Canyon near Vernal is unlike anywhere else I’ve visited in Utah. It’s filled with faces, animals and images created over time in the weathered sandstone rising out of the clay beds. The landscape looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. This is a place to let your imagination run wild as you … Continue reading
5 Tips for a Perfect Leaf Peeping Road Trip
Recently I shared my 5 tips for a perfect leaf peeping road trip with multiple television stations from Denver to San Antonio. The fall foliage is peaking in the Rockies and New England, From Maine to Colorado to Texas, there’s plenty of leaf peeping season left. My favorite fall foliage map to check for partial … Continue reading
Hike to Moonshine Arch near Vernal, Utah
Moonshine is an interesting name for an arch. I like it. Maybe it’s because moonshine reminds me of rural northwest Georgia where my dad grew up. Moonshine Arch near Vernal, Utah, got on my radar a couple of years ago when I started exploring the area in and around Dinosaur National Monument. The sandstone Moonshine … Continue reading

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