Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site is certainly one of the lesser-known Texas State Parks. Looking for an off the beaten path camping destination that would not be too cold during the Christmas holidays, I stumbled upon the Seminole Canyon in the Lower Pecos River Country of Texas. The Pecos River Canyon area as…

Our family is mesmerized with the Canadian Rockies! It is hard to beat the four hour non-stop flight from Houston to Calgary with quick access to National Parks, lower elevations that prevents altitude sickness, perfect hiking weather in the summer time and stunning jaw-dropping views of glacier blue waters bordered by jagged mountains and canyons…

The Alaskan portion of the inside passage is over 500 miles long of coastal lands and islands boasting of fjords and pristine beauty that can only be seen by boat. Exploring this area on a “road less traveled” is possible with a small adventure cruise line, but the price point is significantly higher than major cruise…

Outdoor adventure in the month of December can be unpredictable for any trip planning. My criteria for this trip included the ability to drive in a day from Houston, trails to hike, options for multiple activities for the family, and a warm home to spend a week. Mount Magazine State Park was a great solution. This…

The second largest canyon in America resides in the panhandle of Texas. Early Spanish Explorers stumbled upon this canyon and named it “Palo Duro” which is Spanish for “hard wood” for all the mesquite and juniper trees that line the canyon. With the canyon being over 120 miles long, 20 miles wide and up to…

Part 2- We continued our stay on the island of Lanai and arrived at the Four Seasons Resort located on Manela Bay. This lodging overlooks a marine preserve boasting of spinner dolphins surrounded by red-lava cliffs and a white sand beach.  Because they knew it we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, they upgraded us to…

When you think of romance, paradise, tropical beauty and waterfalls, Hawaii easily comes to mind. Considering it is a popular summer destination,  I was looking for a road less traveled experience to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary. I stumbled on Lanai, one  of the smaller islands, which claims that there is not a single traffic light.  …

Part 3-After spending almost two weeks in the Canadian Rockies, we decided to head south across the US border to Glacier National Park. We drove through picturesque Kananaskis Country via the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail gravel road to Highway 40. This road less traveled rewarded us with views of bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bald eagles, coyote, moose…

Part 2 of the Canadian Rockies-We traded in the RV for a rental minivan and headed to Canmore for our next lodging. We rented a condominium for the remainder of the week to explore the parks nearby. The American friendly grocery store, Safeway, was a welcome relief compared to the Canadian superstore in Calgary. Gathering…

The Canadian Rockies are stunning. The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks include Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks and Mount Robson, Mount Assiniboine and Hamber provincial parks. These seven parks spanning Alberta and British Columbia provinces make up an incredibly beautiful landscape with glaciers, icefields, mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, and canyons and diverse wildlife….

Confession time. The only beach I ever knew as a child was on Galveston Island. My memories consisted of sunburns, brown sand, murky water and oil blobs. After experiencing the white sands and clear waters off the Florida Gulf coast, I became a beach snob. I refused to visit Galveston again until April of 2014…

The Texas Hill Country offers a weekend getaway for large cities like Houston and Dallas. The rolling hills marked by wooded canyons carved out by springs and dotted with occasional cacti and wildflowers provide an opportunity to unwind and embrace the country life. Wimberley is located in the heart of the Hill Country with only…