Posts

Seconds to Go is about low-hassle travel planning, providing you with in-depth tips and travel trips. It's all the information you need to get out and go today!

Valley of the Giants feature opt

Valley of the Giants: Oregon’s Tallest Hidden Secret

By Kathleen Hesketh / August 15, 2024 / 3 Comments

ATTENTION: As of December 2023, the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has closed the Valley of the Giants to Public Access due to flooding of the North Fork Siletz River. The resulting debris flow has obliterated the roadway to the area and is predicted to take years to salvage. Please consider … Read more

Read More
Disney Aulani Hawaii Luau

Disney Aulani Activities with a Twist: What to Do at Disney Aulani That’s Not in the Guidebooks

By Ali Patton / August 14, 2024 / 0 Comments

Aulani, Disney’s luxurious Hawaiian resort on the island of Oahu, offers a world of wonder that might make hard to leave this paradise. With countless Disney Aulani activities to explore, the resort is a destination in itself. But if you’re curious about what to do at Disney Aulani beyond the ordinary, we’ve gathered the best … Read more

Read More
Disney Aulani Luau Review photo

Aloha Nights: A Comprehensive Review of the Disney Aulani Luau

By Ali Patton / August 13, 2024 / 0 Comments

Not many people know that Disney has a resort in Hawaii, so it’s no surprise that few people know about the Disney Aulani Luau that goes with it. Aulani is Disney’s premiere resort on the island of Oahu. While the resort is amazing, this article will focus on the Disney Aulani Luau review. The Disney … Read more

Read More
Disney Aulani Hawaii as seen from the 15th floor.

Disney Aulani Review: What Makes This Resort a Must-Visit Destination?

By Ali Patton / August 13, 2024 / 3 Comments

Nestled along the beautiful shores of Oahu, Disney Aulani Resort offers a unique blend of Hawaiian culture and Disney magic. In this Disney Aulani review, we’ll explore what makes this tropical paradise a must-visit destination. From its stunning beaches to its immersive experiences, Disney Aulani delivers a vacation experience like no other. Is Disney Aulani … Read more

Read More
silver falls feature

Silver Falls State Park in Oregon: 10 Awesome Waterfalls in a Single Day

By Ali Patton / August 8, 2024 / 4 Comments

Silver Falls State Park Oregon is the largest park in the state at close to ten thousand acres. It features moderate trails through dense Oregon forest that bring you to a total of ten different waterfalls. The well-maintained trails, paired with the uniquely beautiful falls, make Silver Falls hike in Oregon a popular place that … Read more

Read More
Smith Rock State Park Rock face as seen through the trees.

Guide to the Most Scenic Places in Oregon: Exploring Epic Landscapes

By Ali Patton / August 8, 2024 / 6 Comments

Last update: 1/14/2025 When visiting Oregon, it may be hard to narrow down a list of things to do. So, we’ve put together this simplified visitor resource, a companion to our Oregon travel guide, to help you discover the top scenic places in Oregon and the best of what this magnificent state has to offer. … Read more

Read More
A Dole Whip flight served at Disney Springs pictured in front of the water.

Dole Whip at Disney World, What’s the Big Deal?

By Ali Patton / August 7, 2024 / 1 Comment

Dole Whip at Disney World is a Disney dining favorite that has quickly developed a cult following. While these delectable treats can now be found elsewhere, everyone’s favorite place to enjoy them is inside of Magic Kingdom and at Disneyland. What is Dole Whip? To put it simply, Dole Whip is a frozen pineapple dessert. … Read more

Read More
Royal Terrace falls on the McDowell Creek Falls trail

McDowell Creek Falls- A Mythical Oregon Hike

By Ali Patton / August 6, 2024 / 11 Comments

McDowell Creek Falls Oregon is a moderate hike located north of Sweet Home. It features beautiful forest views and serene boardwalk stairs leading to the base and summit of two waterfalls. McDowell Creek Falls Views For us, the McDowell Creek Falls trail started out in a small gravel parking lot at the Royal Terrace Trailhead … Read more

Read More
Dog trotting through uncrowded forest

Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations

By Kathleen Hesketh / August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations

According to recent research, 66% of survey respondents are more interested in travel now than they were before the pandemic. Over 75% of travel spend, is now domestic, meaning Americans will spend more time hitting popular summer vacation destinations within the good old U.S. of A. No matter how you do the math, it adds … Read more

Read More
girl and golden retriever look inside Dover Stone Church

Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve

By Kathleen Hesketh / August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve

As the fall laid down a blanket of leaves and blazed in glorious colors, it seemed a strange time to leave New England, but New York state is a magnificent bastion of historical references all rolled into one endless sweep of stunning terrain. And it’s just over the Connecticut border, where a place called Dover … Read more

Read More