Dinosaurs Leave a Lasting Impression

Though the surroundings are arid today, the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm is located on what was once the shore of an early Jurassic lake. Nearly 200 million years ago, several species of dinosaurs and other reptiles frequented the lake area and, as they traveled about the muddy surface, left impressions of feet and tails. The water then covered the tracks with sand, which over time hardened into stone. Read more

Discovering San Diego for Free

Wouldn’t it be nice to take a vacation that won’t burn through your pocketbook? Believe it or not, San Diego offers plenty to do that is absolutely free. With its beautiful scenery, over 70 miles of beaches and year-round sunny weather, this is definitely a vacation destination that you won’t want to miss. Here’s some of the free fun you might want to check out when you visit. Read more

Discovering Fisherman’s Wharf

During the Gold Rush era San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf was a place where Chinese immigrants in junks fished for fresh catch to feed the masses. Following that Italian fisherman sailed fellucas in and out of the port and set up family stands selling seafood along the beach. Today, Fisherman’s Wharf is still active with fishing vessels, but it is now mainly known as an area where tourists go to shop, sightsee and dine. Read more

Exploring Golden Gate Park

Imagine a place with lakes, lawns, museums, public art, trails, waterfalls and cultural attractions and you could be thinking of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Covering more than 1,000 acres, three miles long and half a mile wide, this park is a wonderful place to spend a day. At any time the walkways are filled with hikers, joggers, cyclists, strollers and skaters, and there are many of attractions that draw them in. Read more

Experience the Culture of Chinatown

A visit to San Francisco just wouldn’t be complete without exploring Chinatown. Rich in history, this unique section of San Francisco offers plenty to see and do. With its sensational Asian cuisine, Oriental temples, authentic markets and more, Chinatown is truly one of America’s cultural gems. Here are some must-do sights you should take time to visit. Read more

There’s No Escaping Alcatraz

A trip to San Francisco just isn’t complete without a foreboding visit to Alcatraz. Appropriately nicknamed “The Rock”, Alcatraz is a former federal penitentiary that operated from 1934 to 1963. Steeped in history, this island was once the prison home of such infamous inmates as Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud. Alcatraz still stands as one of the most famous prisons and is a reminder of the hard time these prisoners did in the San Francisco Bay. Read more

Explore the Exploratorium

Located in the stunning Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco’s Exploratorium has topped Good Housekeeping’s list of the best science museums in the nation. Scientific America ranked it one better by saying it’s “The best science museum in the World”. So needless to say the Exploratorium is a great place to spend a day and discover the mad scientist in you and your family. This museum is part funhouse and part experimental laboratory combined into one exciting place. It’s not just for kids. Adults will find the experience just as educational and fun. Read more

Catch That Cable Car

When you go to San Francisco one of the things you must do is take a ride on one of the city’s famous cable cars. These moving landmarks are a fun way to get up and down the city’s steepest hills at a modest 9.5 mph. Read more

Under the Sea

With 10,000 exotic sea creatures representing more than 350 different species, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has more fish than there are people in the entire town of Gatlinburg. Take a trip through here and you’ll encounter everything from sharks to poison dart frogs to piranhas. You might get the opportunity to pet a stingray or hold a horseshoe crab. It’s all quite exciting. Read more

Seaside – Oregon’s Pacific Playland

Nestled away on the Oregon seashore, Seaside is a resort destination that the whole family will enjoy. With its beautiful beaches, spectacular wildlife and exciting attractions, a vacation in Seaside is something you’ll remember for a long time. Read more

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