Lone Pine California: unknown, Eastern side of the Golden State. Alabama Hills, Japanese internment camp historical site, lowest and highest point in the US, hot springs.
Giant Sand Dunes sledding; Star Wars Canyon, Salt Flat, Artists Palette, and Natural Bridge. Pros/cons of Death Valley in winter; crowds, stops, and trails. 2-day adventure
Road trip to National Parks: how we explored Grand Canyon, Antelope, Bryce, and Zion in December. 6 days itinerary. Trails, essentials, hotels, etc. Visited with kids 4, 7, and 12 y.o.
Northern lights, scary Santas, unusual customs, book flood, open-air museum, and what presents to bring home. Icelandic Christmas trip with 4 months and 5 y.o.
Washington nature is a paradise for an outdoorsy person. Top wonders: caves, volcanoes, overlooks, butte, stone forest, Pacific ocean beaches, lakes, islands.
Storm watching, puffin watching, Devil’s Punchbowl, Sea lions cave; places to build a campfire and campsites near the beach. Things to do in Oregon Coast: 19 hand-picked activities
Things to do on Orcas Island: waterfront camping at Moran State Park, oysters, a new playground, hard cider bar, YMCA Family Camp Orkila, and island hopping.
Staying at the YMCA Camp Orkila, Washington, as a family. Rustic cabins, healthy food, scenic surroundings, and activities: zip-line, archery, boating, etc.