The retro of today was the modern of yesterday. When the famed Route 66 highway was commissioned in 1926 and fully paved in 1930, it ran through small towns and booming cities southwest of its Chicago starting point through Amarillo’s wild west and Native American reservations and pueblos in New Mexico and Arizona, westward […]
As the holiday season approaches, McKinney, Texas, transforms into a winter wonderland that captivates visitors and locals alike. Known for its small-town charm and festive spirit, McKinney offers a plethora of holiday activities, events and decorations that create an enchanting atmosphere to delight all ages. Home for the Holidays Festival — November 24-26 McKinney’s […]
High desert forests of piñon, juniper and stately Ponderosa pines hug the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway in New Mexico. Silver City earned its name and boomed in the 1870s when silver was discovered behind the Grant County Courthouse. Today, it serves as a base with amenities and all manner of […]
The contrast between the Amish countryside surrounding the small borough of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, and an hour drive southeast to Hershey is striking, but you would not want to miss either stop on a visit to this state that was one of the original 13 colonies. Pennsylvania has a lot to offer, and while many […]
The wind whistles gently through the washes, around sage and juniper and over low mesas. Coyotes howl, and the stars shine brightly in the dark sky after a blazing sunset settles over this World Heritage Site — one of only 24 such sites in the U.S. The roads leading to Chaco Culture National Historical […]
The open road. Hours spent driving along the winding paths of an unfamiliar land. Families trying to find a fun way to pass the time as beautiful landscapes disappear in the background. Summer is the time to create unforgettable road trips with family and friends, and these tips will help make these adventures a […]
Camp in Caprock Canyons State Park, and awaken to a glorious dawn, glowing on red, orange and white shale, sandstone and siltstone walls. Bison graze freely nearby in the park’s almost 14,000 acres. Prairie dogs scamper around in “towns.” Sheep, mule deer, bobcats, coyotes, porcupines, jackrabbits and birds live among the blue grama, buffalo […]
Nacogdoches, known as the “Oldest Town in Texas,” features brick streets and a photo-worthy backdrop of local businesses on the original streets of the El Camino Real. Designated “The Garden Capital of Texas,” it is home to the largest azalea garden in Texas. The Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden boasts one of the most […]
A wonderful place to visit anytime of the year, the colder months in Texas might be the perfect time to escape to O‘ahu, Hawaii. One of the big four islands, O‘ahu, “The Heart of Hawaii,” offers a variety of activities. Of course, lying on the beach sipping a mai tai ranks high on the […]
The most interesting road to White Sands National Park winds through Cloudcroft, New Mexico, high in the Sacramento Mountains. From two overlooks, travelers can view snow-covered mountain tops above and white gypsum sands spread across the foot of the Andres Mountain Range. The two ranges form the Tularosa Basin, which encases the sands. After a […]
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