You can’t wait to take pictures of your upcoming family road trip. You’ve looked at a variety of point-and-shoot cameras and bought the one you fancy. You’ve even made a list of must-photograph spots in your destination. The eagerness to…
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One does not arrive in Lubbock, Texas by sheer happenstance. Located on the Southern end of the Great Plains and just below the Texas Panhandle, Lubbock isn’t along any direct routes to major cities or destinations. In other words, if…
Known as one of America’s top white water rafting destinations, The Rogue River is simultaneously serene and invigorating. Starting near Crater Lake, the river flows mostly westward for 215 miles until it reaches the Pacific Ocean. We started our rafting…
When we heard the gray whales were beginning to migrate down the Oregon coast, we decided to make a quick overnight trip to Pacific Ocean. As with most last-minute trips to a desirable destination, rates for hotels and B&Bs were…
As the crow flies, Mt. Angel, Oregon is 18 miles northeast of Salem. A rural community of about 4,000, Mt. Angel is perhaps best known for its German heritage and Catholic influence. Mt. Angel Abbey Tucked among the rolling, fertile…
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and just north of downtown Ludington, Michigan, Ludington State Park is a fabulous option for families. At nearly 5,300 acres, the park contains several ecosystems including sand dunes, mixed deciduous and coniferous forest,…