Georgia State probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re thinking about great vacation destinations. It doesn’t have the national name recognition of New York, the dramatic landscapes out west, or the turquoise water of Gulf Coast Florida. But after spending quite a bit of time exploring the state, I can tell…
Rugged, sculpted by erosion, and strangely beautiful, this is one of my favorite national parks that is often overlooked by travelers…. In my opinion, Badlands National Park is one of THE most underrated national parks in the United States. It has just absolutely incredible scenery and expansive vistas, yet relatively few visitors, making it a…
Maui is one of those places that feels like a dream—where every direction you look is postcard-worthy, and there’s no shortage of ways to spend your time. Think palm trees swaying, tiki torches flickering along the sand, lush flowers framing every view, and whales breaching just offshore. You can spend your days just lounging on…
I’m just going to say it: North Georgia is a massively underrated outdoor destination, with the Blue Ridge Mountains, the start of the Appalachian Trail, numerous cute towns, waterfalls and viewpoints galore, and a rich history. I’ve been absolutely delighted with the several trips I’ve made to North Georgia – there seems to be no…
Utah is famous for its natural arches, and while Arches National Park gets most of the attention (with good reason), there are tons of jaw-dropping arches outside the park boundaries as well. Arches are one of the most unique and rare rock formations in nature, as they require just the right mix of geologic conditions…
Swamps don’t usually make most people’s travel lists—but this isn’t just any swamp. Mysterious, massive, and full of life, this place feels like something out of another world… The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the most unique natural environments in the United States. Spanning 630 square miles (nearly half a million acres), the Okefenokee National…
Tucked away in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is an exciting hike to one of the most insanely epic arches in the entire state of Utah. Yes, I’ve done Delicate Arch. Yes, Druid Arch *might* even be better (but really, it’s not a competition—they’re both amazing!) Canyonlands is the least visited National Park…
Tucked away in the southeast corner of Utah, far from the famous national parks, is an oft-overlooked valley that looks straight out of a wild west movie… 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…
Cathedral Gorge State Park is an underrated and remote park in southern Nevada filled with tall spires, slot canyons, and a ridge of “badland” type formations. I loved exploring this super secluded park full of beauty and wonder. Cathedral Gorge is just a couple hours from Las Vegas and southern Utah so you can easily…
This 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 Verde National Park (located in southwest Colorado) is jaw-dropping human achievements – hundreds of dwellings constructed in small cracks in the middle of…