Welcome to Travel Like A Tourist

This website is dedicated to providing helpful travel tips, photographs, and links on our national and state parks, historical sites, lighthouses, and unique places to visit.

Learn which hiking trails, scenic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes to explore. Find out what to do, what not to miss, and where to eat and stay on your next great adventure.

Ride a horse, kayak on a river, and take a Jeep down a mountain. Try new foods. Camp under the stars. Spot wildlife. Learn some history.

Make memories!

Find out more by checking out my blogs and resources.

Travel Like A Tourist

Featured blogs

Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan

17 Beautiful Lighthouses on Michigan’s Western Coast

Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state, yet it’s the western coast that keeps...
Big Sable Point Light, on the coast of Lake Michigan, in Ludington State Park, Ludington, Michigan.

Ludington State Park Has Beautiful Dunes

There’s no place I’d rather be than at Ludington State Park. Soft sand between my...
Cape May Light at Cape May Point State Park in southern New Jersey

Cape May Vacation: Stunning Wildlife, Interesting History, Beautiful Beaches

If you love history, nature, and the beach—then explore Cape May, N.J. The historic seaside...
The Ritchie Ledges is full of stunning rock formations, cliffs, and crevices

Cuyahoga Valley NP: Interesting Things You Need To Explore

It’s hard to believe Ohio has a national park, but it does. Cuyahoga Valley National...
John Ford's Point in Monument Valley

Monument Valley Is Popular Site To Film Wild West

It’s no wonder Hollywood has a fascination with filming in Monument Valley Tribal Park. The...
Desert Bighorn Sheep on slickrock along Zion-Mount Carmel Highway in Zion National Park

Many Wonderful Places to Explore in Zion National Park

There is a lot of hype about hiking Angels Landing and The Narrows, and they...
Bryce Canyon covered in snow

Bryce Canyon Has Largest Collection of Hoodoos

There are more hoodoos in Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park than anywhere else in the...
A winding road leading through a desert landscape with rocky cliffs.

Capitol Reef: See Rock Formations and Highlights In A Day

The vast geological features of Capitol Reef National Park make it impossible to see everything...
Shafer Trail in Canyonlands offers thrilling four-wheel drive 1,500 feet into Shafer Canyon through a series of switchbacks.

Canyonlands’ Rugged Terrain Is Best Explored By 4WD Vehicle

Explore the remote, wild, and beautiful topography of Canyonlands National Park in a Jeep. One...
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Arches National Park Has Largest Concentration of Arches

With over 2,000 natural stone arches-- the largest concentration in the world -- Arches National...

Embark on a Journey

Travel Like A Tourist is here to provide helpful travel information about our national parks, historical treasures, and unique areas of our country.

Follow me as I uncover the heart of America. From the giant Redwoods to the serene valley in Yosemite, my blogs offer insights into must-see destinations and off-the-beaten-path marvels.

My blogs are your hub for travel guides, insider tips, and personal stories that inspire and inform your next adventure.

Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park
Petrified wood at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Petrified wood in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Big Sable Lighthouse, Ludington, Michigan
Big Sable Lighthouse, Ludington, Mi.
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