A Day in San Diego: West Mex, Snorkeling and Bonfires
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
May 16, 2013
In many ways, San Diego lives up to its nickname of America’s Finest City. The metropolis of 1.3 million holds so many natural and cultural attractions that just about anyone can have a fine time. The No. 1 attraction is, of course, the beach. You could spend a week wandering up and down the... Read more »
A Day in Little Rock: Fun in the Foothills and Awesome Pizza
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
April 18, 2013
Little Rock, Ark., and the surrounding areas are always abuzz with activity. The city is packed with great attractions like the Clinton Museum and the bustling River Market District. And just outside the city limits lies a bounty of fantastic outdoor opportunities. Just northwest of Little Rock... Read more »
A Day in Albuquerque: Green Chile, a Towering Tramway and a ‘Grande’ Zoo
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
March 14, 2013
The city of Albuquerque, N.M., is a mecca for the unique food and culture found only in the “Land of Enchantment.” Anyone traveling west from Texas or east from California should find time to swing through, even just for a day. The city of some 550,000 is quite diverse, but just about every... Read more »
Enjoy the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
Patricia Strutz
February 20, 2013
In 1888 the first train on the Orange Belt Railroad arrived in St. Petersburg, Fla. Now — one hundred years later — a rails-to-trails conversion of that same railroad corridor into a protected recreational trail is in the works. The greenway is open for visitors who would use it for walking, hiking,... Read more »
Top Pet-Friendly RV Parks Named by Good Sam
February 15, 2013
More than 50 percent of RVers travel with their pets, so finding a good park for Fido, Spot or Mittens is priority No. 1. The Good Sam RV Travel Guide has compiled a list of the very best parks for pets from all across the country. These parks offer lots of open space for running, and pet-friendly rules... Read more »
A Day in Savannah: History, Sun and Southern Snacking
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
January 17, 2013
Savanna, Ga., is a history buff’s dream come true. But that doesn’t mean everyone else is just along for the ride. Beneath the ancient oaks, there are plenty of modern attractions and fun for most everyone. Any travelers heading southward for the winter is probably looking for a little... Read more »
A Day in Nashville: Honky-Tonks and Hot Chicken
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
December 20, 2012
Music is the lifeblood of Nashville, and honky-tonks are the heart, pumping out new sounds from morning to night. Once upon a time, these venues were rural barrooms blurring the line between a saloon and a dancehall. Farmers, miners and other blue-collar workers filed in for a whiskey or beer and... Read more »
Galveston: A Sandy Nest for Snowbirds
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
November 28, 2012
Can you hear it? The call of the snowbird is echoing through the crisp air all around us, imploring us all to follow the geese southward to greener pastures and new adventures. If you can heed the call, and crave an oceanic nest for a little while, Galveston, Texas, is a sweet, sandy spot with plenty... Read more »
This Land: Blue Ridge Parkway
Len Cousineau
October 26, 2012
Travelers who prefer scenic vistas over amusement parks, and mom-and-pop shops to theme restaurants, or would rather hike through pines and hardwoods than a forest of slot machines would enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. Meandering across the Appalachian Highlands for an incomparable... Read more »
Sweet Fall Fun in Vermont
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
September 17, 2012
Leaves are leaves are leaves — until September comes and dried up leaves becomes big, beautiful business. You know that amazing picture of fall foliage over a babbling stream under the light of a bright clear day? Well, it was probably taken in Vermont. Vermont is home to some of the most breathtaking... Read more »
