Within the enchanting realm of art and nature, the whimsical and awe-inspiring creations of Danish artist Thomas Dambo beckon travelers and art enthusiasts alike. Across the United States, Thomas Dambo’s troll sculptures have emerged as extraordinary landmarks, blending seamlessly with their surroundings while captivating the imagination of all who encounter them. Join us on a […]

Quark Expeditions, the recognized leader in Polar Adventures, has announced a much-awaited return to the rarely-visited emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea of Antarctica. The 14-day Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill will have two departures in November 2023. “The legendary emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island holds […]

With Three Entrances, Montana is the Ideal Location for Experiencing the Park Located in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park – the world’s first national park – is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Encompassing 2.2 million acres, Montana has three of the five entrances to the park, including the only entrance that’s accessible […]

During our recent visit to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, I did drink from the fountain, but the education we got was what was really priceless. I am amazed at how much you can learn in just one place! While we only had about an hour to explore the area, you could easily spend […]

This unique bucket list item is something I didn’t even know was a thing until I was there seeing it for myself. The Peabody Hotel is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, and is full of historic charm, but what it is probably most famous for are the ducks. The famous Peabody Ducks march […]

April and diamonds seem to go hand-in-hand, as April’s birthstone is the diamond, and this April 22 and 23, you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Over the past 50 years, more than 4.5 million people have come from all over the world to search for diamonds here, […]

It’s here friends! Print your own April 2022 Bucket List Calendar and get ready to celebrate all month long! I print the Bucket list 24 inches X 36 inches at Alphagraphics, but any place that prints large prints will do them. We hang ours in the kitchen where we can all see it every morning while eating breakfast […]

Founded by a Utah father of six in 2011, the primary goal of Ice Castles is to make people smile. I can’t help but wonder if Disney got their inspiration for Frozen from this family-friendly, magical experience. What started in a front yard in Utah has now become a bucket-list-worthy winter travel destination. This frozen […]

There are likely many tourist attractions that may have you wanting to take a trip to South Dakota, and no doubt Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Badlands National Park may be on your list. But I highly encourage you to take a trip to the other side of the state to see The […]

Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park, located near Brinkley, Arkansas, reopened on April 7th after renovations to preserve this National Historic Landmark were completed. While smaller than most Arkansas state parks, the site is of major significance. The park protects the initial point of the Louisiana Purchase Survey of 1815, which is a vital, fixed coordinate for […]