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Log your national park visits in the National Parks Journal
I lost my first tooth biting into an apple while picnicking at Mammoth Cave National Park as a kid. I learned to love the desert at Big Bend National Park. I realized the importance of letting land burn naturally at Yellowstone National Park, and I pitched a tent in...
In Northern Idaho, don’t miss charming Lookout Pass ski area
I’m smitten with the old-school charm of Idaho’s ski areas. A recent whirlwind tour of the northern section of the state included a stop at Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, where I spent the day exploring the resort’s new terrain. And yes, just before I was...
Ten reasons Texans should hotfoot it to Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho to ski
Here in Texas, we generally aim for Colorado when ski season rolls around each winter. Sure, some Texans subconsciously understand that people ski in other states, including California, Wyoming, and Utah. But until last year it never fully registered for me that...
After a hard day of skiing, kick back at Durango Hot Springs
I consider myself a bit of a hot springs connoisseur. I love bobbing in a naturally heated pool of water (kind of like a dumpling in a bucket of soup), especially after a rigorous day of skiing, hiking or mountain biking. I’ve dipped a toe or 10 in geothermal springs...
Port Aransas gears up for Whooping Crane Festival
Whooping cranes, take a bow. Port Aransas is gearing up to celebrate the arrival of some of its most famous winter residents. The 26th Annual Whooping Crane Festival is set for Feb. 23-26, with bird-watching boat tours, bus tours, lectures, bird identification clinics...
This pillow packs into itself – and it’s perfect for the camper
I have discovered the perfect pillow for my camper van: The cushy yet supportive HEST pillow that packs into itself to protect the sleeping surface. This isn’t a camp pillow – it’s a camper pillow. There’s a difference. I have a tiny inflatable pillow I use for...
Do compression packing cubes really work?
Sometimes I feel like I spend half my life either packing or unpacking for a trip. It’s part of my job as a travel writer. Often, I find myself trying to wedge more stuff into my carry-on bag, so I can leave my big suitcase at home and avoid luggage fees....
18 Festive Hours at the Windsor Court in New Orleans
I knew I’d landed in the right hotel when I spotted the 3-foot chocolate alligator with a red Christmas bulb clasped in its jaws in the lobby. That’s the New Orleans during the holidays, and it’s magic. I married a guy from Louisiana, so I occasionally get to sneak...
Galveston cruise scene heats up with return of Ruby Princess
Galveston’s cruise scene continues to heat up. Princess Cruises this week announced the return of the Ruby Princess after a six-year absence. The ship will operate a winter schedule of five- to 11-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston. It also will sail through...
At Natural Bridge Caverns, go caroling inside a cave
Stalactites, stalagmites, and other limestone formations will provide a natural backdrop for underground performances this month at Natural Bridge Caverns. Related: A new way to cave at Natural Bridge Caverns Live musicians and choirs will sing holiday carols inside...
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