Finding Wellness in Nature

Finding Wellness in Nature

The world of Covid-19 has many of us sheltering-in-place and pondering the future.  This can weigh heavily on your mind and it is critical that you dedicate some time to yourself and ensure that you are keeping your head clear and on a positive track.  Easier said...
Spelunking Across America

Spelunking Across America

Who would have thought that on the heels of National Park Week 2020 comes Cave Week!  So today we lace up our hiking boots and head underground to explore and talk about the caves of the National Parks.  Mammoth Cave may be the largest, Carlsbad may be the most...
At Home with the Sea

At Home with the Sea

Today we travel to the beautiful central coast of California to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  When it opened in October of 1984 it was the largest public aquarium in the United States.  Although developed and created for the public, the mission has always been the...
National Park Week 2020

National Park Week 2020

Looking to get away while sheltering in place?  There is no time like the present. Get up, virtually get out, and celebrate National Park Week. From April 18th through the 26th, the National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, are creating...
Stay In & Get Out – Part 3

Stay In & Get Out – Part 3

It may be a while before we can get out and do some wandering, so today we pulled together a collection of videos from the National Park Service that will allow you to do a little exploring from the comfort of your own home.  If you are an NPS fan, it’s a good...
Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages

Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages

In today’s Zen, we hit the road and visit one of the remaining Wigwam Motels.  I knew that there were more than one of these classic roadside attractions built back in the 1930s and 1940s but as it turns out there were 7 built across 6  states for a total tepee...
Yosemite NP for Beginners

Yosemite NP for Beginners

  Yosemite is hands down, my favorite place to wander.  The fresh air, meadows, trees, rivers, and waterfalls nestled between a soaring cathedral of granite creates an unforgettable experience each and every time you return.  Today, I want to focus on 5 things...
Wandering the Vessel

Wandering the Vessel

There is always something new to see in NYC and in today’s Zen we take a trek out to Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel…       If you are looking for something new to do on your next trip to NYC, hop on the 7 train west to the 34th/Hudson...
Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

This year more than 55 million people are going to do some wandering over the Thanksgiving holiday.  If you’re figured into that number we’re going to give you some tips and tricks that will help you plan, or at least help you cope with your holiday road...
Wandering Sarasota

Wandering Sarasota

We head back to the Sunshine State and do some wandering around Sarasota.  This city offers more than meets the eye and has a little something for everyone!       Sarasota’s history dates back to prehistoric times. Spanish Point is the site of a 15-foot...