The Travel Author

Badlands National Park – A Comprehensive Visitors Guide

Badlands National Park in South Dakota may not be on your bucket list—it’s one of the most overlooked destinations of the American West afterall. But if you love unique scenery, natural history, and abundant wildlife, you won’t want to miss the Badlands—a visit to this park feels like stepping into […]

Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park – A Complete Guide

Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in southeast Missouri is one of Nature’s finest water parks. My family first visited Johnson’s Shut-Ins in May 2020, as the world was starting to reopen following the initial COVID-19 scare. I’d heard all about the clear waters and natural waterslides that make Johnson’s Shut-Ins unique—and […]

Top 10 International Destinations for U.S. Travelers

When it comes to international travel, there are statistics that say WHERE people are actually traveling, and then there are polls, that reveal where people WANT to travel. Sometimes these lists can be confusing, and oft times totally different. So, I have decided to put together a list of places […]