One of the best short hikes into the Grand Canyon is taking the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge. This 3-mile hike descends 1,100 feet into the Grand Canyon and offers spectacular views. It is a nice workout and not too strenuous for the average hiker. Starting Point: South Kaibab Trailhead bus stop near Yaki…
Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay. It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542. Bayside Trail is a scenic walk that is the prime hiking opportunity in the area. Starting Point: Cabrillo National Monument,…
The first European explorers to reach San Diego landed at the tip of Point Loma in 1542. Cabrillo National Monument marks where Europe first discovered the expansive west coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument is worth a visit not only for its history but its incredible landscape and sweeping views of the San…
Every time we visit Washington, D.C. we do a car tour of the area. Our favorite Washington, D.C. drive is a quick tour through the heart of the nation’s capital. This drive is basically a simple drive along the National Mall and the area stretching from the Potomac River and Lincoln Memorial to the U.S….
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute is on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Located directly in the shadow of the U.S. Capital it is one on the most popular museums in the world. I have been coming here since it opened in 1976. Overview The annual Global Attractions Attendance report…
Fort McHenry is one of many historic forts on the eastern seaboard. However, it stands out as being the inspiration for the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner after it survived an attack in the War of 1812. Located right by downtown Baltimore Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is worth a visit. Overview Fort…
The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland is one of the best bird-watching spots in the U.S. Located less than 2 hours from the Baltimore/Washington metro area, it makes visitors feel miles from civilization. WEBSITE: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater/ Overview The Eastern Shores of Maryland remain relatively undeveloped, especially for the crowded east coast. This was an area…
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park is a new national monument and park. It is located along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, in an area that looks much the same as it did at the time of the Civil War. Overview Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park is located about 10…
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a smaller park that is a little off-the-beaten path. It has some amazing scenery and great hiking opportunities. This is our guide to visiting the park and doing the short, but thrilling, Navajo Loop hike. Overview Cool geological formations are the main attraction of Bryce Canyon National Park. …
Great Falls National Park is right outside Washinton, D.C. Located along the Potomac River it has some of the best hiking trails in Northern Virginia. This is a guide to an easy three-mile hike we took along the falls in Great Falls Park. Starting Point: Great Falls Visitor’s Center, 9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA…