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New Orleans sometimes has a reputation as being a wild city, a place where you go to get drunk and party. And certainly, if you want that, you can find it. But I’m here to say that New Orleans is also a fascinating and incredibly unique American city and there are plenty of exciting things…

The area around Page, Arizona is just delightful. This region right along the Utah-Arizona border is filled with rich, red rocks, tall mesas, and deep canyons. Antelope Canyon is certainly the most famous of the “attractions” in this area, full of curving, undulating walls and shafts of light. You have Lake Powell nearby, as well…

National parks are some of the most incredible places to hike in the United States, but not every trail has to be an intense, all-day trek. Some of the best hikes in the national parks are short, easy, and still packed with amazing scenery—whether it’s a dramatic arch in the desert, a peaceful forest trail,…

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…

Saguaro National Park sits just outside of Tucson in southern Arizona, and is one of the most unique national parks in the U.S. Unlike parks known for towering mountains or fascinating rock formations, Saguaro was the first national park designated to protect a plant—the saguaro cactus. These iconic cacti are the giants of the desert….

The Tallulah Gorge State Park has one of the most epic landscapes in the state of Georgia, with the Tallulah River cutting through a 1000-foot-deep gorge, creating the feeling of being in a small mountain valley. There are many great hikes in the Tallulah Gorge State Park, including hiking the North Rim, the South Rim…

If you’re searching for yet another fun hike to do in Sedona, look no further – Bell Rock is such an exciting and adventurous trail to explore. Located near Courthouse Butte, this prominent mountain in Sedona is a scramble up to craggy cliffs and overlooks. Bell Rock ended up being a top 5 trail for…

The Hawaiian island of Maui was formed by a massive volcano that today covers more than half of the island. This volcano is Haleakala and is home to Haleakala National Park. While visiting the national park offers amazing natural experiences, one of the most exciting activities on Maui is biking down Haleakala, from just below…