The Americas Archives – Bright Lights of America

Best National Parks to Visit in Spring

by Katherine & Guests | Feb 9, 2021 | The Americas, Travel

After being cooped up during the winter months, you’re going to want to spend some quality time in the warm spring sunshine. We have the perfect antidote to gloomy, grey skies and freezing temperatures. This list of 20 best national parks to visit in spring will...

Best places to see Southern California wildflowers

by Katherine & Guests | Feb 2, 2021 | The Americas, Travel

California explodes into color from late February through to mid-May as wildflowers develop and bloom across the state. You might have seen a barrage of stunning flower field photographs plastered all over social media, but do you know the best places to see Southern...

Stunning Half Moon Bay Hikes

by Katherine | Jan 22, 2021 | The Americas, Travel

California’s beautiful coastline means there are no shortage of Half Moon Bay hikes with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, beaches, and rugged cliffs. What might surprise you, though, is that you’ll also get to see Redwoods, wildflowers, hills, and...

Bay Area weekend getaways

by Katherine | Jan 8, 2021 | The Americas, Travel

There are so many Bay Area weekend getaways to choose from that it’s easy to experience choice overload when you’re trying to decide where to go on your next weekend adventure. Once you’re done exploring San Francisco, it’s time to cast your...

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Guide

by Katherine | Jan 1, 2021 | The Americas, Travel

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is made up of 9,000 acres of beautiful open-space parkland in San Francisco’s East Bay. Just 41 miles from San Francisco and 31 miles from Palo Alto, this regional park is the perfect daytrip option for anyone looking to escape the...

San Francisco Day Trips bucket list

by Katherine | Dec 3, 2020 | The Americas, Travel

One of the best parts about living in the Bay Area is the fact that you can easily jump in the car (or tour bus) and take a San Francisco day trip. If you want to escape the city or the peninsula there are so many great options! From delightful small towns to wander...