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Plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration and a day exploring outdoor rooms across the U.S. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of rose gardens with thousands of bushes in full bloom, dreamy containers overflowing with color and exotic plants in conservatories. From rare plants from across the world to Victorian [...] The post From Azelas to Zinnias: 15 of the Best…
In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado, the tallest sand dunes in North America rise up to 750 feet. These towering drifts of sand are beacons for dune surfing, dune hiking and seasonal splashing in the creek at their base. Here are the best things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park. Things [...] The post From Sand Sledding to Splashing: 11 Things to Do in Great Sand Dunes National…
One of my favorite things is sampling food in countries I visit. This can be different foods or seasonal foods. In this case, it is the snacks. After living in Japan for months as an exchange student, it’s equal parts familiar and different. I found an American favorite with a Japanese twist, like Blueberry Pringles [...] The post 30 Japanese Snacks You Must Try appeared first on Carful of Kids…
Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating; I was when I first started. So after a successful trip, I’m here to share how to prep for a trip to Japan. The language barrier had me stumbling over destination names that all looked alike. To put together my Japanese bucket list, I thought I would [...] The post The Ultimate Prep and Pack Guide for Japan appeared first on Carful of Kids Travel .
As one of the top destinations in the U.S., New York City is packed with history, world-class museums, and every type of food imaginable. Most visitors are shocked to learn it is home to National Parks too. And one of its iconic sites is a National Park site, plus 10 more. From the Statue of [...] The post Top 10 National Park Sites in New York City appeared first on Carful of Kids Travel .
Back in the 1970s, Mount St. Helens was a recreational playground, similar to Mt Rainier. Then one quiet Sunday morning in 1980, the landscape changed. That morning, this quiet mountain getaway lost its top and made news worldwide. A side trip to see Mount St. Helens is a great addition to a Washington road [...] The post Top Things to Do Mount St. Helens appeared first on Carful of Kids Travel .
Southern Oklahoma boasts the Arbuckle Mountains, a wildlife refuge, a national recreation area and more. Both Sulphur and Lawton can be explored on the same trip. With its outdoorsy location, Southern Oklahoma focuses on fun in the outdoors, so embrace it and pack a picnic. Here are the top things to do in Southern Oklahoma. [...] The post From Bison to Chocolate: 15 Things to Do in Southern…
After living in the area for over 20 years, I can say Austin is the FUN capital of Texas. From Lady Bird Lake to the Austin Zoo, Austinites love to spend time outdoors. With its university in the center of town, it offers lots of activities, especially outdoors. Plus, with about 300 days of sunshine [...] The post From ACL to Zoo: 21 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Austin appeared first on Carful of…
As one of the top destinations in the U.S., most first-time visitors stay in NYC’s Midtown Manhattan. It offers the highest concentration of NYC attractions and hotels. From 14th Street to Central Park, visitors will have more options than they have time. For this reason, Midtown is one of the most popular areas for visitors [...] The post From Broadway to the Whitney: Top 28 Things to Do in…
If you’ve got a Space Nerd in your car, then you have to learn more about NASA. Scattered across the U.S., NASA Visitor Centers are based at Space Centers and research facilities. Most offer NASA space uniforms and STEM exhibits to get humans to Space from Earth. Visitors will get a deeper look into the [...] The post 8 NASA Visitor Centers to Visit Across the U.S. appeared first on Carful of Kids…
As the state capital of Alaska, Juneau is a small city that also offers a real airport. Juneau is less touristy, and the downtown area is a mix of shopping and municipal buildings. As a popular cruise port, the summer season sees passengers exploring downtown Juneau or heading out on an adventure, from dogsledding to [...] The post From Glaciers to Whales: 17 TOP Things to Do in Juneau Alaska…
As one of the largest cities in the Canadian Maritimes, Saint John is the gateway to New Brunswick. Like the Bay of Fundy, Saint John also experiences extreme tidal fluctuations. With pleasant weather and a favorable exchange rate for Americans, a trip to the Canadian Maritimes offers lots of unique places to explore. Here are [...] The post Top 7 Things to Do in Saint John New Brunswick appeared…
Visiting a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple is a must when traveling to Japan. Just like any place of worship, knowing the proper etiquette is important. As an American exchange student who lived in Japan for a year, I’m here to explain how to visit a shrine in Japan. How to Visit a Shrine in [...] The post The Do’s and Don’ts When Visiting Shrines and Temples in Japan appeared first on Carful of…
In central Arkansas, one of the most unique U.S. National Parks. Hot Springs National Park is dedicated to preserving history and architecture. Along Central Avenue, this park protects eight vintage bathhouses, each of which features a different architectural style. From the visitor center to taking a soak at the traditional bathhouse to staying at the hotel, [...] The post Top 11 Things to Do at…
