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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.

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Featured blogs

Top 10 Essentials You Need To Hike Safe

03/06/2025

Nothing is better to reset than hiking in the woods. But be prepared for the...

Marvel Chichen Itza: Mysterious Wonder of the World

02/20/2025

You can’t visit Cancun or the Yucatan Peninsula without exploring the mysteries of Chichen Itza,...

A long suspension bridge over a deep canyon with mountains in the background.

Royal Gorge Bridge has Amazing Activities in Beautiful Setting

02/11/2025

Looking for adventure in Colorado? The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, near Cañon City, offers...

Petrified logs, in Crystal Forest, look cut but were broke under stress inside Petrified Forest National Park.

Love Geology? 15 Ways to Explore Petrified Forest

02/05/2025

Crystallized petrified wood, painted deserts, and colorful geological formations make exploring Petrified Forest an amazing...

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at American Sign Museum

01/23/2025

Still puts a smile on my face as I think about my trip down memory...

A blank notebook on a world map with travel items.

Looking for Helpful Travel Apps?

10/05/2024

One of my favorite parts of traveling is planning for the next great adventure using...

Why Congaree National Park Is Worth a Visit

09/28/2024

Some say Congaree is the worst national park in the United States. The naysayers are...

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

Petrified wood at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Petrified wood in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Big Sable Lighthouse, Ludington, Mi.