Looking for the ultimate family fun road trip to Yosemite National Park? Play the Fossils to Falls scavenger hunt and collect all 10 trading cards, starting at the Fossil Discovery Center in California's Central Valley, taking you thru Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Bass Lake & more Madera County gems, ending in the Yosemite Valley...and then enter to win a great Yosemite Adventure Vacation Prize Package!
Read MoreYosemite Village is the perfect stop on any trip to Yosemite National Park. Located in the heart of Yosemite Valley, this hub offers visitors several family friendly activities, museums, information, and dining options. Important Native American artifacts and history are on display. Guests can visit the Ansel Adams Gallery and stock up at a grocery store to get food, Yosemite gifts & memorabilia.
Read MoreToday I'm sharing the best spots to escape the crowds when Yosemite National Park gets too crowded. This top vacation destination in California can get very busy, especially in Summer, but there are so many places to go and things to do to enjoy Yosemite in solitude. Check out this travel guide for my top 10 Yosemite spots to avoid crowds, which includes great hiking trails and waterfall views.
Read MoreToday we're checking out the top 10 photo spots in San Fran, California. This Flying Dawn Marie travel guide will take you all over SF to the best viewpoints for photography, such as Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio of San Francisco, Legion of Honor, and Lombard Street. We'll capture great Instagram shots of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and many other iconic landmarks in the Bay Area.
Read MoreRead this comprehensive Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting Bisbee, AZ. Discover what to do, where to stay, and what to eat in this charming small town in the Mule Mountains of Cochise County. If you're planning a trip to southern Arizona, this complete guide will inform you about the top restaurants, activities, shops, art, museums, tours, hotels, and Airbnbs in this historic mining town.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting Fort Tejon State Historic Park along the Grapevine north of Los Angeles. If you're looking for things to do in Bakersfield, this California State Park offers an opportunity to see what life was like on this military fort two centuries ago. Here you'll find reconstructed buildings, original structures, history about the area, and wildlife.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe on the California side. There are many things to do in Lake Tahoe, but this Northern California landmark offers a look into Lake Tahoe history. Explore old structures, including the Pope Estate and Baldwin Estate, which is now home to the Tallac Museum where you can learn about the native Washoe people.
Read MoreToday we're exploring the grounds of the Adamson House in sunny Malibu, CA. A part of the California State Park System, this historic structure and museum are a beautiful spot to learn about Los Angeles and Malibu history and enjoy some local art and architecture. Here we'll enjoy some great views of the Malibu Pier and Lagoon, as surfers that frequent this popular beach.
Read MoreCelebrate Presidents Day with me today at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. You can explore an Oval Office replica, Air Force One, a piece of the Berlin wall, rose gardens, traveling exhibitions, and over 18 galleries showcasing Reagan's life and time as president of the United States.
Read MoreJoin me as I explore the gardens and galleries of the Getty Villa Museum in sunny Malibu, California. Oil tycoon J Paul Getty believed art should be accessible to the masses, and the Villa displays thousands of Greek and Roman antiquities on 64 stunning acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Read MoreSummertime fun in Los Angeles! I’m sharing about the Second Home Serpentine Pavilion at LACMA and the La Brea Tar Pits.
Read MoreHow do you make the most of one day in Rome, Italy? I’m sharing my favorite places in my travel guide.
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