5 great restaurants near national parks
Have you ever planned a vacation around eating a slice of pie? We have. My wife and I have visited our national parks for almost four decades. And a h...
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Meet the Roses
Wandering Rose
An adventurous soul who never meets a stranger, I travel in search of artistic inspiration and activities to keep me moving.
Thorny Rose
After limited success in my dream job of freshwater pirate, I ran a marketing firm for 35 years before taking off to become a blogger.
Looking for things to do around Myrtle Beach?
If you need a break from the beach, pool, golf, shopping and crowds at Myrtle Beach, then check out Brookgreen Gardens. We were surprised and impresse...
Wandering Rose #16 of Top 30 Baby Boomer Travel Blogs
Wandering Rose Travels has been ranked #16 of the Top 30 Baby Boomer Travel Blogs by Feedspot. We’re thrilled that our blog, barely one year old, wa...
Dinosaur National Monument borders Utah and Colorado
I don’t use the word “surprised” very often, unless I’m truly taken aback, flabbergasted or stunned. But that’s the word I use when describi...
Exploring Sonoma Valley wine country by bicycle
What's the best way to experience Sonoma or Napa Valley wine country? We recommend from the seat of a bicycle. What's the best place to stay? The town...
Enjoy Death Valley without the heat
I think most people would like to step outside for one minute to experience the shock of 128 degrees. But would you plan a vacation to achieve that? W...
Royal wedding 2018: We wander to Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel are in the news lately as wedding site for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wandering Rose visited the town of W...
Things to do on your next San Francisco visit
Lot of reasons come to mind for vacationing in San Francisco. We’ve always saved the city as our urban playground to finish a long outdoor adventure...
Where’s the best place to view winter wildlife in Yellowstone National Park?
When the alarm clock sounded at 5 a.m. that first morning in Yellowstone National Park, we wondered why the heck we had booked an early morning tour c...
Tips for seeing more wildlife
Ever wonder how some people see things in nature that you might miss completely? And how some hikers get amazing wildlife photos and others rarely get...
10 reasons to visit Yellowstone National Park in winter
Exploring Yellowstone National Park in winter -- when temperatures commonly dip below zero, more than a foot of snow covers the ground and all but one...
Portland rocks as gateway to Maine
Why visit Portland, Maine? Portland Head Lighthouse, lobster, beer and museums are just the start. We stayed in the historic downtown Portland harbor ...
