Hitching a Ride on a Stagecoach in Paso Robles

Tom Harris dressed in western wear walks under a sign reading Happy Trails Ranch in reverse, part of a tour and stagecoach ride in Paso Robles, California

Looking for fun things to do for the whole family in Paso Robles? You’ll never forget the unique experience of a stagecoach ride and ranch tour and at Harris Stage Lines.  By J.C. Thomas The stagecoach has a prominent place in the western imagination, familiar from countless movies and TV shows, the Wells Fargo logo […]

Soak up the Scene at Chena Hot Springs Resort in Alaska

Mist rising over bathers in the hot springs pool at Chena Hot Springs Resort near Fairbanks, Alaska

By J.C. Thomas It’s not at all difficult to imagine the joy of the two prospectors who followed a wisp of steam into an Alaskan valley and discovered Chena Hot Springs in 1905. Amid far-northern wilderness, rarely free of ice, it must have been a heavenly pleasure to soak their aching joints in water averaging […]

An Unforgettable Ride on the Nenana River

A wide stretch of the Nenana River outside Denali National Park in Alaska

Gorgeous scenery and rafting fun await with New Wave Adventures at Alaska’s Denali National Park By J.C. Thomas Imagine whitewater rafting down an ice-cold river in the wilderness of interior Alaska… are you excited or scared? Maybe both? All the best adventures start with at least a little trepidation – it’s a sign that you’re […]

London is Welcoming Vaccinated Travelers… Here How to Get There and Where to Stay

Street view of the entrance to the Thistle Holborn the Kingsbury hotel in Bloomsbury, London

Our top hotel pick, Thistle Holborn the Kingsley, balances style, comfort and affordability in the very center of London By J.C. Thomas As the end of 2021 approaches, the pandemic and its travel disruptions are by no means over. Yet, travel is tentatively back, with many of the world’s greatest destinations eager to welcome back […]

Looking for a Place to Stay in Moab, Utah? The Gonzo Inn is Our No. 1 Pick

Arches National Park scenery near Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah is a very cool city. It has a trendy vibe, but in a timeless, not-actually-trying sort of way. Moab is also very good looking, with low-slung buildings and artsy accents that don’t bother trying to compete with the high-drama dazzle of its red-rock surroundings. Tourism there is built around cool-people kinds of adventures, […]

A First Timer’s Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico

The county building in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an example of the city's own style of architecture

Highlights of Santa Fe, the oldest capital in the United States, include amazing art galleries, 17th-century landmarks and an out-of-town trip down the Rio Grande By J.C. Thomas For a first-time visitor arriving in Santa Fe, New Mexico, it doesn’t take long to sense that it’s a very special place. First impressions are dominated by […]

A First Timer’s Guide to Denali National Park

A Denali National Park tour bus in front of a mountain and tundra backdrop

All About Denali National Park and Preserve, the No. 1 Destination in Interior Alaska By J.C. Thomas Denali National Park, the prime tourist destination in interior Alaska, is an astonishingly impressive section of the continent’s far north. It takes a whole litany of facts to convey the park’s massiveness and wildness. Here are just a […]

Ride the Colorado River on a High-Speed Adventure with Moab Jett

The soil-tinted water of the Colorado River framed by tall red rock formations in Moab, Utah seen from a jet boat tour with Moab Jett

A cooling and thrilling jet-boat river ride is a definite must-do in Moab, Utah By J.C. Thomas Moab, a small city with big attractions in eastern Utah, draws visitors from all over the world with its close proximity to Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Those natural treasures with their stunning red-rock landscapes offer remarkable hiking, […]

8 Reasons to Pick Paso Robles for Wine Tasting

rows of large wooden wine barrels in the cellars of Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, California

And a Spotlight on Four Fantastic Paso Robles Wineries As the world’s fourth-largest wine producer, California has no shortage of destinations promising a world-class wine-tasting experience. The state boasts 142 AVAs, federally recognized American Viticultural Areas. Claiming no fewer than 12 of them (the acclaimed Paso Robles AVA along with 11 sub-AVAs) is Paso Robles, […]