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At the end of August in Southern California, you don’t expect to find running water and a beautiful cascading waterfall – but that is exactly what we found during our hike through Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks, California.

Thousand Oaks is situated at the southern end of Ventura County adjacent to Los Angeles County. The area in and around TO, as it is called by its residents, is full of parks and recreational facilities.

Our surprising waterfall was hidden within a deep valley at the park - near Avenida De Los Arboles and North Big Sky Drive intersection. Free parking is available off West Avenida De Los Arboles.

Set at the southern end of Laguna Beach, this scenic walk is renowned for its meticulously maintained paths and stunning sunset vistas.

Your adventure begins at the Montage Resort or Aliso County Beach.

As you venture north, the path unfolds into a vibrant tapestry of flower gardens, lofty palm trees, and inviting benches, each providing a peaceful view of the beach below. This walk is more than just a pathway; it's a visual feast with the endless ocean on one side and lush greenery on the other. Highlights like a vivid blue mural and well-maintained restrooms enhance the coastal charm.

The Disney resort is practically in my backyard. My family and I love to spend a whole day or just a few hours at the Disney parks. Throughout the years we learned a lot about the parks and attractions that we like to share with you.

A visit to Disneyland is not complete without a visit to the sleeping beauty castle, a ride on the flying elephant Dumbo or a trip around "it's a small world".

Tip: Do you have small children but you don't want to miss out on the thrilling rides? Use the child swap service. Read more here.

Our adventure began early in Boston, where we boarded a comfortable shuttle provided by New England Trips. As we journeyed south, the scenic drive took us over the Cape Cod Canal via the impressive vertical-lift railroad bridge, a marvel of engineering that connects the mainland to Cape Cod. The bridge, known as the Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge, is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Arriving in Woods Hole, a quaint village renowned for its marine research institutions, we caught glimpses of the bustling harbor where dolphins, sharks, and whales are often subjects of study and rescue operations. The village is home to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a leader in ocean science and exploration.

From Woods Hole, we boarded the Steamship Authority ferry for a 45-minute ride across Vineyard Sound to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. The ferry ride offered panoramic views of the Atlantic, with the salty breeze setting the tone for our island exploration.

After spending days exploring Philadelphia's historical landmarks, I decided to go on a tour of a culinary landmark, the Reading Terminal Market.

Philadelphia is famous for the historic events that led to the forming of the United States of America. This is where the founding fathers declared independence and later signed the Constitution. Many visitors come here to relive those momentous events and walk in the footsteps of giants.