The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters is adding a twist to Giving Tuesday this year with the opportunity to win the role of a lifetime! Starting on Giving Tuesday, November 30th and running through December 7th, we invite you to donate $50 or more to be entered into a drawing for a …
Big Sky is all about being outside, having fun while social distancing in the great outdoors. That includes everything from rivers, lakes, waterfalls and mountains to vast alpine meadows. As you drive through Gallatin Canyon, you’ll pass panoramas of high alpine meadows before cruising alongside the Gallatin River and you’ll soon realize that Big Sky …
Be There or Be Square! Modernism Week 2022 Promises to Be Spectacular Story & photos by Barbara Beckley With more mid-century architecture than anywhere else on earth, Palm Springs is mid-mod heaven anytime. But in February Modernism Week puts it over the top, providing private entry into this desert hot spot’s exclusive Modernism lifestyle. No …
Cool weather, brightly colored foliage and destinations largely free from crowds make fall the perfect time to explore. Here are eight vacation ideas for the months ahead, ranging from the mountains of Montana to the Natchez Trace and even the Galapagos Islands. 1. Pacific Coast Cycling: The Pacific Coast Route is one of America’s premier …
For the first time in Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest’s 51-year history, there is a celebration every Friday in October. Visitors wanting to get an early start on their Big Bear weekend getaway have one more reason to arrive a little early–Chicken Dancing fun. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest’s Friday nights are an intimate indoors event with …
Golf Season Over? Not in Scottsdale. Fall’s shorter days and cooler weather mean the end of golf season across most of North America. In Scottsdale, things are just getting started. Read on for five reasons why Scottsdale is a must-visit this autumn before the on-season rush! 1. It’s Always Sunny in Scottsdale The area isn’t …
Southern California’s Greater Palm Springs has reigned as a tennis utopia since the 1930s when the area’s first racquet clubs opened, often frequented by Hollywood celebrities who loved the idea of playing a little tennis before mingling over martinis by the pool. After the disruption of sporting events for more than a year due to …
No matter where you head in Arizona this fall, you are going to find something new to love. Take a look! Your Passport to Wine The Arizona Office of Tourism recently launched a statewide digital Arizona Wine Trail passport and interactive map to help wine lovers discover more than 100 of the state’s wineries. Visitors …
LEGOLAND® California Resort in SoCal’s Carlsbad is giving guests a special experience as part of its 10-year celebration of LEGO NINJAGO. From now through September 5, dare to take an AR digital experience where real and virtual worlds collide in the world of NINJAGO with all your favorite characters. In a first for LEGOLAND® Parks, …
Imagine waves crashing on the shore far below you, ancient sandstone monoliths towering above you and a rare Torrey pine forest lining your way. It is at once a humbling and overpowering close-up experience with nature and history. A visit to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in SoCal’s La Jolla transports you to California’s …
We all love the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe, but summer is also a time to discover the adventure that lies beyond the sparkling coves and beaches. Listed in the top five “Domestic Destinations for Vacationers” by USA Today in 2005, Lake Tahoe’s abundance of outdoor summer sports and recreation brings hikers, bikers, climbers, fishers, …
By Kathy Strong Sometimes hitting pause can be a good thing. In Sonoma County it means opening up to spring in all its glory, from wildflowers and rolling green hills to lots of new and offbeat pleasures to discover in this great outdoors. The only question is: are you ready to play? Friday Bubbles and …