Every time we visit a Hawaiian island we make it a point to try out something new or unusual. Our preference is to go off the beaten path or to try a lesser-known tour that isn’t packed with tourists.

One of my favorite Hawaiian memories was the time we explored the Big Island. I figured it would be a good mix of activities ...

Better still, many of the best things to do in Pennsylvania are free ... Kids especially dig Exploration Island, where they can encounter 20-plus lifelike dinosaurs at Prehistoric Path.