Every summer, outdoor enthusiasts from around the world are drawn to the Eastern Sierra’s high mountain peaks, crystal blue skies, alpine lakes and wilderness trails. To get the most from the short, sweet summer, stay in Mammoth Lakes. The town serves as a central hub for sports, recreation, sightseeing and music festivals. The Mammoth Festival (August 17 […]
National Parks: Newfoundland, Canada
Western Newfoundland is known for its powerful natural beauty, colorful fishing villages, Viking settlement, seaside cabins and moose burgers. Scenic Route 430 travels the length of the Great Northern Peninsula. At Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visitors can walk on the earth’s mantle and cruise a fjord under glacier-carved cliffs. NEWFOUNDLAND, […]
Weekend Getaways: Livermore Valley, California
The California landscape sparkles after a month of rain. When city dwellers see the opulent shades of green, they head for the hills. The change of scenery is close by, only 45 minutes east of San Francisco. A prestigious wine-growing region, Livermore Valley competes with Napa and Sonoma for visitors but its tasting rooms are closer […]
Family Vacations: Mexico
A week on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is pure bliss for a family of water lovers. Beachfront resorts deliver a full measure of sun, sea, and sand. Start in Puerto Morelos, then head south to Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Resort-hopping gives you easy access to the best beaches, offshore reefs and cenotes. Plan your Trip. […]
