Traveling The Oregon Trail
As you can probably imagine, pioneers more than 100 years ago didn't have it easy, and the Oregon National Historic Trail is a piece of history and an homage to what so many had to go through to find a
Visiting the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers incredible scenery with a rich history. It consists of four different sites: the Pearson Air Museum, (reconstructed) Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver, the McLoughlin House, and the U.S. Army's Vancouver Barracks. While the
Viewing Portland’s Natural Wildflower Patches
Nature is absolutely fascinating, and it's amazing how it can be so beautiful that it could take your breath away. When you go to Portland, you can't help but marvel at how incredible it is, and the natural wildflower patches
A Day in Solana Beach
Solana Beach, the coastal community located in California, is a lovely little city that offers plenty to do. A day certainly isn't long enough, but if it's all you have, you should make the most of it, right? Since you
Traveling to Tijuana, Mexico
Featured Image Credit: f8grapher / Shutterstock.com If you're thinking of traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, it's going to require some effort and quite a bit of time, but the trip can definitely be worth it. There are several ways to get there, however, each is
Sailing Across San Diego Bay
Located in San Diego County in California, San Diego Bay is a scenic body of water that is 18.75-square-miles. Sailing across the bay can be quite the experience, and it's a wonderful way to get out on the water, enjoy
The Joshua Tree National Park
Located in Southern California, the Joshua Tree National Park is over 794,000-acres, and while it was declared a national monument in August 1936, it wasn't until Halloween in 1994 when it was deemed a national park. It's comprised of two
Visiting the San Andreas Fault
Located in California, the San Andreas Fault stretches approximately 800-miles right through the state and consists of three parts. It's essentially the boundary between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates. Earthquakes here have happened before – most notably the
Fun Facts About Coachella Valley
You've probably heard of Coachella, but have you heard of Coachella Valley? It's located in Southern California and regardless of your interests, it offers something for everyone. This desert valley with a population of over 443,000 is an interesting place, so
The Beautiful Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
Not far from Portland in Oregon is where you'll find the Columbia River Gorge and all its incredible beauty. Just some of the wonders you'll find in this area include waterfalls, and considering how exquisite they are, it's no surprise
