More frequent, Short Vacations Better for Mental Health- Take a Fall Road Trip!

Fall is here, and for many these means that vacation season feels like it’s coming to an end. As a teacher I completely relate to the feeling that summer is the time for a much-needed break from the daily grind. Taking a vacation is so important to our mental health, helping prevent burnout and actually boosting productivity when you’re back at the office. According to experts, taking several smaller vacations over the course of the year can be more beneficial to your well-being than taking a long getaway.

Thank you! - Free access to US National Parks for Veterans - Thank you!

Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans were granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other sites managed by the Department of the Interior on October 28, 2020. The new access begins today, Veterans Day.

I’m sure, like myself, many of you have someone close to you that was, or is, a Veteran. My Grandfather, pictured above with my brother and I (yes, I had amazing style) served in the Air Force.

10 Magical Places to Add to Your Bucket List…And Yes…They’re in the U.S.

“Sé un explorador. El universo está lleno de maravillas y cosas magicas.”

“Be an explorer. The universe is full of wonders and magical things.”

Throughout my college years I was all about traveling outside the U.S. Exploring foreign countries seemed so…magical…and I rarely considered traveling around the United States. What was I thinking??? I mean, yes traveling abroad is incredible, but there is SO much beauty to be seen right here in our own backyard!