Gilded Gosling Travel Guides
USA
The Cave of the Mounds is as on the nose as names get, being a cave near two hills called the Blue Mounds. What it lacks in original naming, it more than makes up for in earthly splendor.
Capital of the land of cheese, Madison, Wisconsin is one of our favorite cities. Though oft overlooked as a vacation destination it boasts some of the best that both city and nature have to offer. Read on to discover some of the gems of Madison.
Denver, Colorado, and the surrounding area, is one of the most fun, diverse, and interesting areas in the United States. We hardly return from a trip to Denver without planning ahead to our next. There is an activity for everyone here, and new things to be found on every adventure.
Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago off the west coast of Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. Counterpoints of snow and grass, massive old growth trees and large rock formations, mountains and valleys, Orcas Island is a nature lover’s dream.
Sedona, Arizona is one of our favorite places on Earth! We went, we went back, and we’ll go back again! Great any time of year, there are weeks worth of things to do here.
Bernheim Research Forest and Arboretum is a natural area set aside for leisure and research in Clermont Kentucky, just south of Louisville. If you are traveling in the area, in Louisville, or are on the Bourbon Trail and are looking for a place to stretch your legs, this is it.
There are a lot of great reasons to visit Seattle, Washington. Read on to get a feel for the Emerald City.
A former home of ours, Louisville, Kentucky surprised us with all the wonderful things it has to offer. A really entertaining city that has the best of both nature and man, we cannot recommend Louisville enough.
Frankenmuth, Michigan, also called Little Bavaria, is a winter wonderland and Christmas haven in the rural countryside of the Mitten. The most visited place in the state has got to have something going for it.
Devil’s Lake, located in Devil’s Lake State Park, is one of the many beautiful and scenic places in southern Wisconsin. If you want to get out into nature, but not too far, you can make the hour drive from Madison, stop by Baraboo, and be back by dinner time.
Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States, is a great place to visit from the contiguous 48 if you don’t have a passport. Caribbean beaches, beautiful mountains, island life, and a vibrant culture all of its own, Puerto Rico is enchanting and unforgettable.
Canada
Niagara Falls, a captivating wonder of nature on the US-Canada border, impresses with its power and beauty. Millions of gallons of water cascade over the edge, creating a mesmerizing spectacle and its shimmering, blue-green waters offer a serene yet exhilarating experience. Niagara Falls is an unforgettable marvel, showcasing the boundless spectacle of nature.
Central America
The islands, Bocas del Toro, Panama! What a relaxing and wonderful place to be. The province of Bocas del Toro is home to islands of the same name, and they are a Caribbean paradise not often mentioned among the other desirable destinations in that enviable sea. Check out what we did here and see if it’s a place you want to go! (We think it will be!)
Panama City, Panama gets a travel guide all of its own, because its such a blast. We loved walking around this beautiful oceanside city. Click in the picture to read all about it!
The most beautiful countryside we have ever been in is in Costa Rica. We loved it here and have big plans to go back.