Tom Harris - Page 3 · Outbound Lynx

Tom has spent the last eight years exploring North, Central, and South America, with extended stays in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and across the US mainland. His writing combines on-the-ground experience with actionable logistics - the kind of detail that saves you time and money on the road.

Areas of Expertise

Caribbean and Central America travel (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico)
US destinations, state parks, and island guides (Hawaii, Florida, Pacific Northwest)
Canada road trips and outdoor adventure
Travel budgeting, logistics, and itinerary building

Writing Approach

Tom writes destination guides built on real travel experience. Every recommendation comes from personal visits - he includes the practical details (costs, transport options, timing, crowd levels) that turn a rough idea into a workable trip plan.

Articles by Tom Harris (154)

A vast canyon landscape with rocky cliffs and a winding river at Canyonlands National Park.

2026-08-02

Best National Parks in the USA by Region and Season

Plan your trip to the best national parks in the USA with regional and seasonal insights, crowd tips, and reservation advice updated for travel.

Rocky shoreline and pine trees beside Jenny Lake with the Teton mountain range in the background.

2026-08-01

Timing and Trails for Things to Do in Grand Teton

Master the best things to do in Grand Teton with tips on Jenny Lake, Cascade Canyon, and Mormon Row to avoid crowds and plan your visit effectively.

Breakfast on a wooden deck overlooking a lake and snow-capped mountains in Glacier National Park.

2026-07-31

Things to Do in Glacier National Park: Hikes & Road

Glacier's best things to do hinge on 2025 reservation windows most visitors miss - here's how to plan around them before they sell out.

View of the Grand Canyon's layered cliffs and the Colorado River at sunset.

2026-07-30

Free Things to Do at Grand Canyon: Rim, Trail, Drive

Pay once: free things to do at Grand Canyon include rim walks, shuttle overlooks, scenic drives, and ranger programs.

Half Dome rises above a meadow and river in Yosemite National Park at sunset.

2026-07-29

Things to Do in Yosemite: Half Dome, Glacier Point & Falls

The top things to do in Yosemite run on completely different logistics - permits, road closures, seasonal flow. Here's how to sequence all three right.

Lower Falls in Yellowstone National Park framed by cliffs and pine trees above a flowing river.

2026-07-28

Things to Do in Yellowstone: Geysers, Wildlife, Canyons

Without a zone-by-zone framework, things to do in Yellowstone eat your days fast - here's how to structure 4 days around 2026 closures and crowd timing.

A car drives along a coastal road by the ocean and lush mountains at sunset on Oahu's North Shore.

2026-07-27

Things to Do in North Shore Oahu: Surf and Beaches

The best things to do in North Shore Oahu split by season - 30-ft Pipeline surf in winter, calm snorkeling and swimming in summer. Plan accordingly.

Two people walk in Liliuokalani Park with a view of Coconut Island and the Hilo waterfront across the bay.

2026-07-26

Things to Do in Hilo: Waterfalls, Markets, and the Volcano

Hilo gets 142 inches of rain a year - and that's exactly why the best things to do in Hilo, from waterfalls to gardens, beat the Kona side. Updated 2025.

A man with a backpack walks along Waikiki Beach at sunset with Diamond Head in the distance.

2026-07-25

Things to Do in Waikiki Hawaii: Ranked by Value

Planning things to do in Waikiki, Hawaii? Know what to book days ahead, what's genuinely free, and where the tourist traps hide - updated for 2026.

A view of a rugged coastline with sandy beaches and turquoise water backed by green hills in Hawaii.

2026-07-24

Best Beaches in Hawaii: Ranked by Island and Water Quality

The best beaches in Hawaii aren't always the safest to swim: six score a 1/5 bacteria risk, and scenic rankings don't match water quality. 2026 data.

A person in a straw hat looks out at the Kona coastline from a boat on the ocean.

2026-07-23

Best Things to Do in Kona: Ranked by Worth Your Time

Kona averages under 10 inches of rain yearly - the best things to do in Kona lean on that: manta nights, clear reefs, coffee farms. Sequenced for 2025.

Visitors on a boat approach the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, with mountains in the background.

2026-07-22

Visiting Pearl Harbor: Tickets, Timing, and All 4 Sites

Visiting Pearl Harbor without a plan means standby lines and missed boats. Four sites, strict bag rules, one $1 ticket fee - here's how to get it right.