More than four weeks into the shutdown, it’s not “business as usual” in our national parks.
Here’s two outstanding Nevada state parks to visit in fall, Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe, and Valley of Fire.
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Family vacations in December: Four cities to beat summer heat
Summer 2025 was extraordinarily hot, breaking records. Cities such as Athens, Seville, Bangkok and Rome reached such high temperatures, outdoor activities were not fun. Take your family vacation in December to avoid summer heat, and enjoy the wonderful holiday season in these cities.
Read more…State Parks Are Open!
During the government shutdown, national parks are closed, or sort-of-open, but without any park information and limited staff. Fall is the perfect time to explore fabulous state parks throughout the United States. For example, in California eight old-growth redwoods state parks are open, and two state parks to experience desert environments.
Read more…San Diego: Kids Go Free
In San Diego during October, kids free admission at popular attractions, such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Legoland California, SeaWorld San Diego, and many museums, plus kids eat free at hotels and local restaurants.
Read more…Napoleon Bonaparte in Paris
Napoleon Bonaparte was a charismatic hero of France, who led a Grand Army to victory, and defeat. In Paris, everything about Napoleon is “larger than life” – monumental paintings, enormous triumphal arches, battle history at the Army Museum (Musee de l’Armee), and a majestic tomb.
Read more…Yosemite Update
September and October are a great time to visit Yosemite National Park, weather is much cooler in the valley and there are fewer crowds. New travel tips, including weather, parking and shuttle buses, cell phone coverage, day hikes maps, art in Yosemite.
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