Things to Do in United States

Eating in Utah: A General Guide, Mostly for International Visitors

American restaurants typically serve gargantuan portions. At age 79, when we order Chinese, its one entree and two plates, or 3-4 appetizers (a Dim Sum meal). The Denny's restaurant chain has...

Lucky 7s - Belterra Casino & Golf Resort

The bill slipped inside the machine, the buttons lit up while neon colors and shapes pulsed across the screen. It was literally the first spin of the slot machine that landed on all sevens! Maureen's...

Visiting Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is in Southwest Colorado. We stayed in Cortez Colorado which allowed us to drive about 15 minutes up the road to the entrance of the park. This National Park is known for its...

How to Visit the USA in the Time of Covid

The USA is about to re-open to tourists. If you are inclined to take a trip to the USA, and you are willing to put up with all the Covid clearance stuff you will have to deal with both in going to...

5 Exciting Things to Visit at Joshua Tree NPS

Joshua Tree National Park is located in California where the Mojave Desert meets the Colorado River. The two different ecosystems make for an interesting and exciting area to explore! This is a...

Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...