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California

Visiting Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park

If you’ve ever seen a photo of Half Dome online, there’s a good chance it was taken from the subject location of this post…

Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers

Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers in Los Angeles

Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers

Original Tommy’s may have had humbled beginnings, but it has since spawned into a burger empire with, at the time of this post’s publishing, has nearly thirty locations throughout Southern...

Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers

Alabama Hills

Mobius Arch Loop Trail in Alabama Hills

Alabama Hills

Alabama Hills is located just outside of the small town of Lone Pine, along California’s highly scenic Highway 395. It’s known for its extensive history of being the filming locations...

Alabama Hills

Yosemite National Park

Lower Yosemite Falls Hiking Trail

Yosemite National Park

When visiting Yosemite Valley, you’ll immediately take notice of its collective grandeur. Everywhere you look, it’s one amazing sight after...

Yosemite National Park

Nevada

White Domes Loop Trail: A Valley of Fire Hike

The White Domes Loop Trail, located in Valley of Fire State Park, is one of the most popular trails in the entire park. Its trailhead is located at the terminus of Mouse’s Tank…

7 Historical Sites in Genoa You Should Explore

The small community of Genoa, Nevada, set in the beautiful Carson Valley, is one of, if not the, most historically significant sites in the state...

Mormon Station State Historic Park

Visit the Historic Mormon Station in Genoa

Mormon Station State Historic Park

When searching for historic places in Nevada to visit, it doesn’t get much more historical than visiting the site of the first settlement in the state, Mormon Station Historic State...

Mormon Station State Historic Park

Genoa Bar and Saloon

Enjoy a Drink at Genoa Bar & Saloon: The Oldest Bar in Nevada

Genoa Bar and Saloon

Genoa Bar and Saloon opened back in 1853, a whopping eleven years before Nevada even became a state, in the charming town of Genoa, which two years prior in 1851 became the first settlement...

Genoa Bar and Saloon

Disneyland

Details of New Downtown Disney Steakhouse ‘Arthur & Sons’

Soon after the restaurant’s closure in April, it was then confirmed that a new steakhouse and adjacent BBQ restaurant would be taking its place. This announcement was…

2024 Disneyland Resort Holidays Foodie Guide

Recently, Disney FINALLY dropped the highly anticipated, resort-wide 2024 holidays foodie guide. Starting November 15, the majority…

2024 Disneyland Festival of Holidays Foodie Guide

The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the holidays starting November 15 and through January 6, 2025 this year. While there are many offerings and traditions…

Three Disneyland After Dark Events Confirmed for 2025

Recently, Disney updated the ‘After Dark’ page of their website and quietly confirmed the return of three after dark themes…

Other States

Snoqualmie Falls

The Ultimate Snoqualmie Falls Guide

Snoqualmie Falls

Nestled just 30-minute or so drive from the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle in the beautiful Snoqualmie…

Snoqualmie Falls

Multnomah Falls

The Ultimate Multnomah Falls Guide

Multnomah Falls

At 611-feet (between the upper and lower portions), Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and the crown jewel…

Multnomah Falls

Pittock Mansion

Take A Self-Guided Tour of Pittock Mansion in Portland

Pittock Mansion

Welcome to the historic splendor of Portland’s crown jewel - Pittock Mansion. Perched atop the West Hills, this elegant…

Pittock Mansion

Gilda's Restaurant

Gilda’s: A Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Portland

Gilda's Restaurant

During our trip to Portland last year, my wife and I were looking for a nice Italian restaurant for our anniversary…

Gilda's Restaurant

Resources

Valley of Fire State Park to Temporarily Close in December

If you are visiting the Las Vegas area on dates in the first half of December and you’re planning to make Valley of Fire State Park one of your...

Sand Harbor Beach State Park

Sand Harbor Beach Lake Tahoe Reservation Policy

Sand Harbor Beach State Park

Prior to the 2024 summer season, park officials for Sand Harbor Beach State Park announced the impending implementation of a new reservation policy that would (sort of) go into effect in the later...

Sand Harbor Beach State Park