United States State and National Parks

Quote: What to see: Once in the park, stop at the visitor's center to get a map and information on the park. Next follow the signs to the castle ruins. In 1905, a rich business man from Kansas City bought 2400 acres… Read More

Quote: Custer State Park, Black Hill, South DakotaPARK HISTORYCuster State Park is a whopping 71,000 acres within the Black Hills area and is named after the infamous General A. Custer who led a scientific expedition… Read More

Quote: The Waimea Canyon was definitely gorgeous -- especially from the helicopter tour -- but we had just visited the Grand Canyon in AZ a couple of years before, so it wasn't as fascinating for us to see Waimea… Read More

Quote: I have always heard my mom tell stories that her dad told her about his young adulthood in northern California. She said he would tell her of these tall, tall redwoods that were as big around as houses and were… Read More

Quote: Walnut Canyon National Monument has many cliff dwellings which, about 800 years ago, were occupied by the Sinagua. There is a small museum with an overview of the site, information about the Sinagua, and 2… Read More

Quote: If you have kids, this is a place not to miss. The Dunes are beautiful and some are as tall as 90 feet high. Just take a walk and bring the video camera as the kids will love running up and down the dunes. Couple… Read More

Quote: You read about these places in American history as a kid, but to see it up close is jaw dropping amazing. I’ve had this experience once before in Washington DC at the statue of Abe Lincoln and now again on this… Read More

Quote: We had never been to Snowshoe Mountain, and it was a great experience. To get there, make sure you follow the Snowshoe Mountain website directions: 219 is curvy, and coming from the south, I recommend using their… Read More

Quote: I have to say this is my favorite beach I have ever been to. Peaceful, beautiful, clean plus there was a jetty that was very nice to walk down. We didn't get to go to everything there was but we are going back… Read More

Quote: The biggest draw to Hanauma Bay is the snorkeling in the crater, however, the water is so shallow that you are more focused on not ramming into the coral below you then focusing on the sealife. I still have a… Read More