Dismals Canyon is a beautiful, lesser-known location in north Alabama. It is a smaller, natural gorge and is a national natural landmark (note that it is not a national park – it is privately owned and national park passes won’t work here). There are two hike/tour options at Dismals. The first is a daytime, “self-guided”…
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Considering spending a weekend in Chattanooga? Read on for all my top recommendations! Chattanooga is a historic yet trendy city in southern Tennessee that is seriously underrated. Built up as a railroad hub, this city has flourished in recent years, becoming a great destination with city amenities, a touch of a small-town feel, and a…
Looking for the best stops along the Kancamagus Highway to make with kids? Read on for my top recommendations! The Kancamagus is a famous scenic highway in New Hampshire that has earned the designation of a National Scenic Byway, and it has a plethora of picturesque stops along the way. While the Kancamagus (known as…
Looking for the top things to see and do in Weston, Vermont? Read on for our favorite places! Weston, Vermont, tucked away in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, is a treasure trove of history and charm. Settled in 1761, the village was originally occupied as a mill town. Today, Weston is a quaint and…
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Vermont and New Hampshire in the fall – bright, vibrant foliage on display everywhere you turn, charming small towns and quaint farmhouses, country stores selling maple syrup and apple cider, and just the best autumn vibes. New Hampshire and Vermont simply do autumn right! My family and I were able to spend an amazing week…
Located just north of Indianapolis is the charming town of Carmel. Every holiday season, the city puts on the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, a traditional European-style Christmas market. Carmel’s Christkindelmarkt is one of the most authentic Christmas markets in the United States – it’s even been voted the “Best Holiday Market” by USA Today four years in a…
Visiting Valley of the Gods in southern Utah is like stepping into another world, where towering sandstone formations stand tall against the clear, blue sky. Valley of the Gods is part of the Cedar Mesa region and is made up of sandstone monoliths, pinnacles, buttes, and other geological features. A visit involves driving the curving…
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Planning to spend one day in Mesa Verde National Park? This one day itinerary is the perfect way to spend your day. Mesa Verde National Park is an incredible destination, but not for the usual reasons that a national park is famous. While it does have mountains, vistas, and trails, the main focus of Mesa…
Looking for the best waterfalls near Helen, Georgia? Read on for 12 of my favorites! Tucked away in the rolling hills of North Georgia, just a stone’s throw from the charming Alpine village of Helen, lies a treasure trove of waterfalls waiting to be discovered. This region of North Georgia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains…
New York City is a feast for the senses – vibrant sights for the eyes, music and city sounds for the ears, and incredible flavor combinations for your mouth. Truly, some of the best dining in the world can be found in NYC, thanks to the incredible variety of cuisines found within the city’s boundaries…