Day Trips
Sometimes getting out of the house/hotel and traveling a little farther than usual so it is not someplace we’d go to often, but not too far that we can’t get back in a day. Maybe a maximum of a three hour drive in each direction from the starting point.
When exploring Alaska’s vast landscapes, it’s easy to get caught up in the grandeur of glaciers and mountains. But on a recent day trip out of Anchorage, I opted for a different kind of wildlife...
We visited the Kennedy Space Center in 2022 and was fascinated by the exhibits, wouldn’t it be neat to watch a launch? When it turned out that a rocket launch would be happening when we were in the...
Our recent trip to La Junta, Colorado, was intended for one specific reason: the legendary Tarantula Festival! For those who don’t know, La Junta celebrates the annual migration of thousands of tarantulas...
Fort Ticonderoga, perched on the shores of Lake Champlain in upstate New York, isn’t just a historical site; it’s a living, breathing portal to the past. Our recent visit was a captivating...
We went to Dallas for the eclipse, but had an extra 2 days to fill. After a little research, I found the perfect day trip for us at about 90 minutes south west. Texas, known for its vast landscapes and...
For day 3 of our Sydney adventure, we were on the lookout for experiences that offered a taste of Australia’s incredible wildlife beyond the city bustle. The “Wildlife, Waterfalls, and Wine...
The whisper started months before: an annular solar eclipse was gracing North America in October 2023, and the path of annularity – that magical zone where the “ring of fire” would be visible...
When Justin suggested a day trip to Hadrian’s Wall from Edinburgh, I’ll admit, my knowledge of its significance was minimal. I knew it was old, and… well, it was a wall. But trusting his passion...
The allure of striking it rich, of unearthing a sparkling treasure from the earth, is a deeply human one. That’s what drew us to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the only diamond-bearing...
From where were were staying in Florida, Kennedy Space Center was about 1 hr 45 minutes away. Since Justin and I both enjoy history and exhibits and learning, we thought a day trip there would be a fun...
The air hung heavy with moisture, a persistent rain draping the rolling hills of Gettysburg in a veil of quiet contemplation. While perhaps not the ideal conditions for strolling sun-drenched fields, the...
Itching to get out of the house, but hesitant to go someplace that had a lot of people, we decided to drive about 2 hours to Pawnee National Grassland (north of Ft. Morgan, East of Ft. Collins) and walk...
About 90 minutes south east of Denver is the Paint Mines Interpretative Park. This hidden gem in Colorado has evidence of human activity dating back to more than 9,000 years ago. What is so special about...
In 2016, we opened the Atlas Obsura book to find a nearby attraction to visit for the day. A little over 2 hours away was Buford, WY, a town with a population of 1 (until 2017). What does a town of one...