Looking to spend a few days in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park? Shenandoah National Park isn’t the largest or most visited park in the United States national park system, but it’s still a massive place. It’s also well-liked. Because it’s one of the nearest national parks to the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, careful preparation is essential. It’s … Read more

A simple excursion to Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona, is definitely worth the detour if you find yourself in Northern Arizona or Southern Utah. We drove through Page on our route from Southern Utah to Zion National Park, and it wasn’t much of a detour. You will just need a couple hours if you are … Read more

Bar Harbor is a lovely village near Acadia National Park on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Historic charm, a gorgeous coastline, superb restaurants, and a variety of activities make Bar Harbor one of the most popular tourist destinations on the East Coast. On your weekend vacation or day trip to Bar Harbor, ME, these are the … Read more

Fort Macon, which was built to protect Beaufort Inlet and Beaufort Harbor, has seen both wartime tragedies and accomplishments, and is today North Carolina’s most visited park. The fort changed hands several times between Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War, eventually falling into disrepair. In 1924, the fort was sold to North Carolina … Read more

It’s no wonder that St. Petersburg is a hotspot for sports and outdoor activities, with an average of 361 bright days each year. Whether it’s watching the Tampa Bay Rays play at Tropicana Field or participating in golf, tennis, and other sports, there’s something for everyone. The Salvador Dali Museum, the world’s most complete museum … Read more

There are several treks in the Scenic Columbia Gorge, the country’s first scenic byway. I looked up how many hikes there are in the Columbia Gorge on Google but couldn’t find an answer. We attempt a new gorge walk almost every time we visit this region. Many waterfall hikes and walks with spectacular views of … Read more

We spent a pleasant month in Arizona, where we were enamored with the cactus. A visit to Saguaro National Park in Arizona is the best way to see the towering saguaro cactus. The walks in Saguaro National Area are kilometers long and provide the greatest view of the park. What Is the History of Saguaro … Read more

Pinnacles National Park started to emerge some 23 million years ago when volcanoes erupted over central California. Pinnacles is roughly 200 miles north of the San Andreas Fault, which divided through time and pushed it north. The remarkable rock formations were generated by tectonic movement, wind and water erosion, and the formation of peaks above … Read more

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country’s most visited national parks. The park is located in Tennessee and North Carolina and has about every sort of terrain you can think of! The Smoky Mountains provide something for everyone. Camping, cycling, hiking, and even kayaking are popular activities in the park. Are … Read more

Itasca State Park is Minnesota’s oldest and the country’s second-oldest state park. It’s also the second-largest state park, with almost 32,500 acres (second only to St. Croix State Park in Hinckley, Minn., which is 33,895 acres). Itasca State Park, approximately four hours north-west of the Twin Cities, is home to the Mississippi River Headwaters, 45 … Read more