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Visit the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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Lake Havasu City is a sprawling desert oasis in Arizona, just two and a half hours southwest of Las Vegas, and within a half a day’s drive of Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Saguaro, and Grand Canyon National Parks. There are so many things to do around Lake Havasu, but one of the coolest is to visit the historic London Bridge in Lake Havasu City , which has been open for car and pedestrian traffic since 1971. Lake Havasu locals hardly notice the London Bridge these days, but tourists still flock to Lake Havasu City to see it, and it’s a fun landmark to visit all through the year. In fact, the London Bridge is the top Lake Havasu City attraction, and even though we visit Lake Havasu City often, we always take time to stroll along the London Bridge at sunset.  Want to see the London Bridge for yourself? Here’s a complete guide to visiting this historic London landmark in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. A Brief History of Lake Havasu City and the London Bridge Th...

Family Road Trip through North Cascades National Park

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Glacier-clad peaks, virgin forests, vast turquoise lakes, and sub-alpine meadows, North Cascades National Park is a gem of a wilderness — one that is often overlooked by tourists and revered by rugged adventurers. The park is isolated, encompassing 360 miles of trails, an incredible array of wildlife, and innumerable waterfalls (hence the lovely name of the park). The Cascade Range extends from British Columbia to Northern California, with just one paved road embarking into the heart of its untamed wilderness. If you’re an avid hiker or backpacker, you’ve no doubt been seduced by these mountains, but this post is for the road tripper, the casual hiker, and the family adventurer. If you’ve never journeyed through North Cascades National Park, it’s time to make amends. Getting to North Cascades National Park There are major airports in both Bellingham and Seattle, Washington. From Bellingham, the entrance to the park is about an hour and a half drive....

Winter in Portsmouth, New Hampshire: A Perfect New England Getaway

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When February and March come around in New England, winter starts to get a little old, at least for me. I’m always tempted to cash in my chips and head somewhere warm and tropical, but this year, we opted for a little getaway within driving distance of home. Portsmouth, New Hampshire has long been known as a summer destination, with its proximity to the ocean, gorgeous public parks, and bustling downtown, but did you know that there are oodles of things to do in Portsmouth, NH in the winter? We were excited to find that Portsmouth’s draws don’t just disappear when the winter winds blow down Market Street. In fact, the town is as bright and bustling as ever. Sure, you have to bundle up, but there are numerous benefits to visiting this historic seaport in off season. My husband and I spent three days exploring Portsmouth and the surrounding communities in the middle of February. As is often the case, we tried our best to remain outside, first venturing around the histo...