Exploring the untamed beauty of Alaska's Katmai National Park takes planning. This pristine wilderness where bears roam freely has limited accommodations and is only accessible by air or water. Brooks Camp is the crown jewel of Katmai. It attracts visitors seeking a safe vantage point each summer to see bears indulging in salmon at Brooks Falls. There are… Continue reading Getting to Katmai National Park: An Unconventional Adventure
Get set to rock around the Christmas tree with the ultimate family bash at the Silver Dollar City Christmas Festival, an Old Time Christmas. This holiday extravaganza is bound to sprinkle some magic into your festive plans. 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616 As you enter the park, the colossal Christmas tree steals… Continue reading Sparkling Spectacular: the Magic of a Silver Dollar City Christmas
Whether touring the Kennecott Mill or hiking on Root Glacier, you will likely work up an appetite. But unless you bring your food or return to McCarthy, your meal choices are limited to the Meatza Wagon food truck or the Kennicott Glacier Lodge Restaurant. Outdoor Dining in Front of the Restaurant The Kennicott Glacier Lodge… Continue reading Kennicott Glacier Lodge Restaurant: Delightful Dining Amidst Breathtaking Scenery
People love Buc-ee's! However, I had never experienced it myself. We finally decided to satisfy our curiosity during a recent road trip and made a pit stop in Leeds, Alabama. So what IS Buc-ee's? Buc-ee's is a chain of convenience stores that began in Texas in 1982. Like everything in Texas, this store is supersized!… Continue reading Buc-ee’s: What’s the Deal?
