Tag Archives: spring travel

Spring Exploration in the Great Outdoors

April showers bring May flowers… and hopefully some warmer temperatures so you and your family can enjoy inexpensive outdoor explorations. Old Man Winter refuses to exit gracefully this year.  Many parts of the country are still buried under snow and ice, including my neck of the woods.  However, in some states spring is well underway and with the change of seasons comes a host of affordable travel opportunities that allow you to conquer cabin fever without going broke: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park:  California’s largest state park is located roughly two hours northeast of San Diego.  It boasts more than 110 … Continue reading →

New York in the Spring

It may not seem like it if you were outside today, but spring has arrived in New York City. As the warm weather arrives (it should any day now) so do the dozens of street fairs and other seasonal activities. Here’s a rundown of some of the Big Apple’s biggest spring flings: April brings with it the mega-popular Tribeca Film Festival. The annual event started in 2002 by Robert De Niro. It features screenings of films from around the world, including many premieres. Best of all, the directors or stars of the shows stick around after the screenings to answer … Continue reading →