Located in South Central Louisiana about six miles north of Ville Platte, Chicot State Park (www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/chicot-state-park) is the perfect spot for nature lovers. With over 6,400 acres of rolling hills and crystal clear Lake Chicot, it’s a prime … Read More
After two years of cancellations — due to weather and COVID-19 — the Symphony in the Flint Hills (www.symphonyintheflinthills.org) finally returns to rural Kansas. A eclectic mixture of classical music and cowboy culture, this day-long event celebrates the … Read More
Located along the St. Helena Highway, Bothe Napa State Park (napaoutdoors.org/parks/bothe-napa-valley-state-park/) is easy to overlook, especially if you’re hopping from winery to winery along this popular Napa County thoroughfare. That said, it’s not only a nice place to … Read More
As your walk into the front lobby of Calistoga’s Mount View Hotel & Spa (mountviewhotel.com), you’ll be transported into a different era – a kinder, gentler time devoid of traffic jams, Zoom meetings and text messages. Truly you’ll … Read More
As the only in-park lodging option Zion Lodge (www.zionlodge.com) is a popular choice for visitors to Zion National Park. This historic property was originally constructed in the 1920s, but it was destroyed by a fire in 1966. Although … Read More
Named for the giant Rio Grande bend that carves out its southern border, Big Bend National Park is located more than 100 miles from the nearest freeway, hospital or shopping mall. And spring is the ideal time to visit this … Read More