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Volunteer Vacations: Give Back on Your Time Off
Volunteer vacations, if you are not aware, is an opportunity vacationers have of donating time and attention to a cause or organization. This can range from environmental work on a beach in Baja to maintaining trails in a state park or handing out free lunches in the city. Whether you are planning a vacation for your…
10 Free Things to do in San Diego – USA Today
Home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, this sun soaked city has plenty to do for families on a budget. This list includes everything from beaches to parks and excellent attractions for free! You don’t have to spend money to have fun in San Diego so check out this list and plan your visit….
5 Places Where You Can Help Save the Oceans
If you consider yourself eco-friendly, green, or environmentally conscientious, helping out to save the oceans may be the perfect activity on your next vacation. From California to the Philippines, there are plenty of places where volunteers and concerned earthlings can help out. Pick up trash, save sea turtles, and even pull out invasive seaweed…
Survival Guide for the 4th of July
If you’re planning on traveling this weekend for the 4th of July, you might need a survival guide. Whether you’re driving or flying, alone or with kids, here are some worthy tips on how to beat the crowds, prices, and temper tantrums to have an excellent Independence Day this year. Source: Survival Guide for…
America’s best hot dogs and burgers for Independence Day
What is more essential to the Fourth of July than burgers or hotdogs and fireworks? Instead of settling for a less than appetizing dollar burger at some chain, or sweating over a grill, pick up a delicious, juicy plate of summer food for Independence Day. Source: America’s best hot dogs and burgers for Independence…
48 Hours in St. Louis
St. Louis is like no other city in America. First of all, it’s history as the Gateway to the West. Second, St. Louis has combined the cultures of all those who originally settled in the area to become a giant collection of ethnic neighborhoods filled with culture, art, entertainment, a delicious selection of food, and…
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Trinity Forest Adventure Park More than just a zip-line park, Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a recreation attraction in the gorgeous woods and prairies of Dallas, Texas. Here you can find six self-guided adventure courses, a number of exciting obstacles, and hours of fun for the whole family! If you and your group enjoy the…
Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park Built above the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway, the Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre urban deck park in the middle of downtown Dallas. Designed for easy recreation, this urban gathering spot brings nature and community to the busy city center. An active environment, Klyde Warren Park is constantly offering outdoor activities including…
GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower
GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower Standing at a staggering 470 feet in the air, Reunion Tower’s world-class observation deck, GeO-Deck, is the perfect way to see the city from a bird’s eye view. Stretch out your hand and seem to touch the horizon as you look beyond the city from a new perspective. With 360 degree…
Most Amazing Places to Kayak in the U.S.
While hiking and camping are a great way to exercise and reconnect with nature, kayaking is perhaps the best way to capture unhindered views of wildlife and landscapes. See things that hikers cannot, paddle up close to wild animals, and leave nature completely undisturbed. Kayaking and other paddling activities are wonderful eco-adventures for the whole…
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden As part of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden strives to continuously connect children with nature, making education its focus. This eight-acre park overlooks scenic White Rock Lake and is a Certified Wildlife Habitat and Monarch Waystation. The only park of its kind in the…
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Perot Museum of Nature and Science The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, located near downtown Dallas in Victory Park, opened in 2012 as a “living science lesson.” The museum strives to inspire future scientific leaders through educational yet wholly interactive exhibits with hands-on activities. Explore with your children, or students, 11 permanent exhibit halls…
