Americas Highlights

California travel expert Veronica Hill visits the Big Bear Discovery Center in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips." This children's discovery center is packed with activities, from gold panning and hatchet throwing to bird house and feeder crafts. The discovery center also offers weekend guided tours in Big Bear Lake, from kayaking and canoe trips to snow shoe hikes in the winter.

San Jose is a great place to visit. Whether you're into the arts, taking the kids, or want to enjoy a night on the town.

In this American state, you can ski in the morning and swim in the ocean in the afternoon. Learn more about the Golden State: California.

California travel expert Veronica Hill tours the Northwood's Resort in Big Bear Lake in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill tours the tide pools of Laguna Beach in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill learns how to become a fromagier in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill learns about artisan cheese at The Loft Cheese Gallery in Laguna Beach in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill zips across Flightline, the longest zip line in the Continental United States at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill tours the San Diego Wild Animal Park in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill goes on a whale watching tour aboard the Ocean Institute's Sea Explorer in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips." Along the way, Veronica spots four blue whales, adorable sea lions and a pod of common dolphins.

California travel expert Veronica Hill takes a swim with dolphins at Sea World San Diego in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill tours Sea World San Diego in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."

California travel expert Veronica Hill interviews Mike Burske, a sea captain for the RV Sea Explorer in Dana Point, about whale watching in this episode of "CaliforniaTravelTips."