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Take a road trip on Arizona’s Apache Trail Historic Road

Posted onJanuary 7, 2018June 15, 202618 Comments

The Apache Trail Historic Road is open again! After being closed since 2019, you can once again fully experience one of Arizona’s best road trips. Easily accessible from Phoenix, the Apache Trail Scenic Drive is Read More …

CategoriesArizona, Phoenix, USATagsdesert southwest

Link to photos and stories about the   Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Mexico on ExplorationVacation.net.

Float in a Mayan canal at Sian Ka’an, Tulum, Mexico

Posted onDecember 14, 2017March 20, 202612 Comments

Imagine floating in the clear water of an ancient Mayan canal. You can do just that during a boat tour of Sian Ka’an near Tulum, Mexico. I use links to improve your experience using this Read More …

CategoriesMexico, Mexico, South & Central America, Yucatan

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10 pictures that prove you should visit Brittany

Posted onNovember 19, 2017March 20, 20268 Comments

The coast of Brittany (Bretagne) is popular with vacationing Parisians, but it is relatively unknown outside of France. This is especially true of Americans, who often flock to Normandy without even thinking about a visit Read More …

CategoriesEurope, France

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Lunch at Page Springs Cellars Vineyard and Winery, Arizona

Posted onNovember 1, 2017March 20, 2026Leave a comment

While it may be a surprise to many, Arizona has a number of wineries. Among them is Page Spring Cellars in the Verde Valley wine region north of Phoenix. I use links to improve your Read More …

CategoriesArizona, USA

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Music and magic at the Satie museum, Honfleur, France

Posted onOctober 17, 2017June 15, 20266 Comments

From the street, the Satie House and Museum (Les Maisons Satie) in Honfleur, France, looks like any other half-timbered medieval house in the city. However, step inside and you’ll discover a dreamlike world set to Read More …

CategoriesEurope, FranceTagsmuseums

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Rocks, flowers, water, and more at Minnesota’s Interstate Park

Posted onOctober 11, 2017March 20, 20262 Comments

Minnesota’s Interstate Park is both gorgeous and fascinating in any season. The park’s towering cliffs, mysterious potholes, dainty wildflowers, and colorful fall leaves make a visit to the scenic Saint Croix River all that much Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

Link to story and photos for a Minnesota Saint Croix Valley fall road trip on ExplorationVacation.net.

Fall color road trip: Minnesota’s Saint Croix Valley

Posted onOctober 6, 2017March 20, 20262 Comments

Leaf season is here, so it’s time to take a fall color road trip. One of the best (and shortest!) leaf peeping routes around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul can be found Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsFall road trips, Minnesota state parks

Link to a story and photos about fall in Minnesota's Frontenac State Park on ExplorationVacation.net.

Falling for fall in Minnesota’s Frontenac State Park

Posted onSeptember 18, 2017March 20, 2026Leave a comment

Fall in Frontenac State Park is a wonderful time and place to enjoy the brilliant colors of Minnesota’s mixed hardwood forests. Experience the beauty of fall in Minnesota’s Frontenac State Park Fall in Minnesota can Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsFall road trips, Minnesota state parks

Link to story and photos of scenic overlooks at Grand Canyon South Rim on ExplorationVacation.net.

Grand Canyon South Rim: What you’ll see at each scenic overlook

Posted onSeptember 10, 2017March 20, 202614 Comments

In Arizona, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone Read More …

CategoriesArizona, USATagsdesert southwest, UNESCO World Heritage, US National Parks

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Flowers, plants, crops, and other Minnesota State Fair favorites

Posted onAugust 31, 2017March 20, 20261 Comment

The 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair mark summer’s last hurrah in Minnesota. That’s particularly true for Minnesota State Fair favorites like summer flowers, plants, crops, since summer generally starts to become fall during Read More …

CategoriesMinneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota, USA

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Are you familiar with Rakuten, the online shopping app that gives you cash back when you make a purchase? Did you know you can use Rakuten to book travel? Well, you can! Read More ...

Minnesota State Park Overview and Travel Guide

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