Joshua Tree National Park

Where Two Deserts Meet

Vieques, Puerto Rico

The United States’ untapped paradise. Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 Days Must See: Pata Pieta (Secret Beach), Bio Bay Night Kayaking, Snorkeling at Mosquito Pier and the Sugar Mill Ruins Time of the Year to Visit: Spring/Fall (high season – Winter) Audience: Everyone About the Island of Vieques Vieques is a […]

Redwood National Park

There’s more to see than just big trees Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 3 Days Must See: Fern Canyon, Chandelier Drive-thru Tree Time of the Year to Visit: Spring – Fall (we visited in the Fall) Audience: Everyone (variety of trail lengths and levels of difficulty) About Redwood Most people know Redwood as […]

Death Valley National Park

The big park of beautiful surprises Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 3 Days Must See: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palatte Drive Time of the Year to Visit: Winter (we visited in late December) Audience: Everyone (short trails, mostly drivable to the highlights) About Death Valley In this below-sea-level basin, steady […]

Virgin Islands National Park

Paradise is where you can hike to the beach Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 days Must See: Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at Maho Bay, Caneel Hill Trail, Reef Bay Trail, Honeymoon Beach Time of the Year to Visit: Spring/Fall Audience: Everyone (variety of trails, small and large beaches, not all activities require […]