Whether you are hounding for rocks, discovering history or staging a Victorian-era shootout, Socorro, New Mexico, promises edu-tourism opportunities to immerse travellers in local tradition and history.

Visitors can take an art or craft class, visit a museum or learn to cook healthy food in vibrant Mesa, Arizona.

The Salmon Capital of Canada is the place for whale and bear watching or a visit to the incredible Maritime Heritage Centre.

From kayaking and hiking to an incredible museum, there are numerous opportunities to learn more about Powell River.

From learning more about the arts or cooking, from golfing and fitness to Elder College–all activities are within reach in West Vancouver.  

Swim with the gentle giants of the sea, or take in history at Jesuit missions or on mule-back cave painting tours in magical Baja California Sur, Mexico.

For the visitor seeking cultural events, beaches, professional sport events, historic sites and wide open spaces, Texas has them in abundance.

With the cost of fuel on the rise, here are some handy tips on how to maximize your consumption and save money at the gas pump. 

Explore and photograph the unique geomorphology of the mud caves in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California.

Known as 'the Entertainment Capital of the World' Las Vegas is also adjacent to many scenic National Parks—a perfect outing for the family. 

After years of tenting, our family discovered the joys of luxury camping when we rented an RV for the weekend.

The  Mesquite Fine Arts Center and community classroom hosts a number of ongoing drop-in classes that will appeal to any creative imagination.

Painting, pottery and cooking classes are all available for snowbirds in Phoenix, Arizona.

Just north of Laughlin is the Avi Resort and Casino, complete with two 18-hole golf courses and tidy RV park. 

Old Tucson Studios will entertain your family with movie nostalgia

Old Town San Diego is a California State Historic Park where visitors can stroll back to the 1850s.