Shawnee National Forest, known for its spectacular beauty, is a popular tourist destination due to its abundance of activities. And, since the weather is so pleasant, you can do them almost any time of year. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites activities to do when visiting one of our favorite’s national forests. Before we … Read more

Isle Royale National Park is one of the lesser known yet intriguing national parks in the United States, located in Lake Superior between Michigan and Minnesota, close to the Canadian border. The 45-mile-long, 9-mile-wide island has beautiful forest scenery, herds of moose, kayaking options, and some of the most secluded campsites in the nation. Because … Read more

Carolina Beach has you covered if you’re looking for a spot to vacation this autumn and winter but don’t want to leave Fido at home. There are lots of things to keep your four-legged buddy entertained, from playing on the beach to hiking at Carolina Beach State Park or eating at pet-friendly restaurants. What is … Read more

Multnomah Falls in Oregon seems like something out of a Thomas Kinkade picture, complete with a bridge and a charming stone lodge at the foot of the mountain. The stream, which is nourished by snow, rain, and an underground spring, emerges from the trees and plunges 620 feet to the earth. It isn’t, however, a … Read more

There are a few exceptional vistas even in Sedona, Arizona, where stunning views are the norm. One of such special places is Devil’s Bridge. Devil’s Bridge, surrounded by the beautiful red rocks that make this northern Arizona town renowned, provides hikers with a spectacular experience. There it is, after a little ascent: The natural granite … Read more

Stowe is a lovely Vermont town nestled between the majestic Mount Mansfield and many other Green Mountain peaks to the west and the towering Worcester Range to the east in a lush valley. The village is bisected by the Little River, which is traversed by lovely, ancient covered bridges. Stowe, Vermont is known for its … Read more

The renowned Saguaro cactus is a symbol of the Southwest, as well as the desert itself. The very mention brings me visions of rolling purple ridges studded with massive, almost human-like cactus silhouetted against the setting orange-red desert sun, birds and bats darting about, coyotes yelping and owls cry, unseen in the impending darkness. The … Read more

Hiking in Denali National Park is a fascinating experience. Given that the park is 6 million acres, you’d expect it to have miles and miles of hiking routes, especially considering that much smaller parks like the Smokies have over 900 miles of path. Surprisingly, there aren’t many well-maintained hiking routes in the park, but the … Read more

Beaufort, South Carolina’s “Most Romantic City,” is brimming with enchantment. However, you don’t have to be part of a traveling pair to enjoy the sights and sounds of this wonderful city located outside of Hilton Head. This South Carolina gem is brimming with Southern charm and is ideal for a girls’ weekend, a family vacation, … Read more

Saguaro National Park, in the deep south of Arizona, was America’s first national park, established largely to safeguard a plant species. Plants are in charge here, despite the fact that this is a desert environment. Saguaro cactus, the park’s namesake, dominate the environment, which is made up of desert lowlands and rough mountain ranges. The … Read more