With its railroad and Civil War history, great food scene, beautiful views, and charming downtown, this southern US city makes for a great long weekend getaway… A historic yet trendy city in southern Tennessee, Chattanooga is seriously underrated. Built up as a railroad hub, this city has flourished in recent years, becoming a great destination…
Tucked away in the rolling hills of North Georgia lies a treasure trove of waterfalls waiting to be discovered. This region of North Georgia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains start, is home to literally hundreds of waterfalls nestled within forested hills and valleys. From the gentle cascades of Minnehaha Falls, to the awe-inspiring rush of…
Arches National Park is an incredible destination, with over 2000 arches concentrated in its borders. But there are many other spots in Utah with incredible arches and bridges… Natural Bridges National Monument is a hidden gem in the southeastern corner of Utah. It was one of the first national monuments in the United States and…
Tucked away in a part of the country that people rarely visit is this hidden gem national park, where lovely landscapes, fun animal encounters, and interesting history abound… Theodore Roosevelt National Park is truly unique – it definitely has a different feel than many of the national parks you’ll find in the US. For starters,…
Most known for its “bucket list” worthy national parks (aka the “Mighty 5”), Utah also has multiple incredible state parks that tend to fly under the radar of many visitors. And one of the absolute funnest parks is Goblin Valley State Park. Tucked away in the middle of nowhere in central Utah, Goblin Valley is…
Visiting the sprawling estates that scream “old money” and grand fortresses with towers that touch the sky makes one imagine how the other half lives. Of course, with all the wealth in America, the country has its fair share of jaw-dropping mansions and castles. Although it’s not as concentrated as the Loire Valley in France…
Arches National Park is famous for its striking red rock landscapes and more than 2,000 natural arches scattered throughout its boundaries. While most visitors stick to the main trails and well-known formations like Delicate Arch or Landscape Arch, there are plenty of lesser-known spots hiding in plain sight. I’ve visited Arches three times now, and…
Some national parks steal the spotlight. Others quietly surprise you—with fewer crowds, underrated trails, and views that rival just about anywhere… Capitol Reef is the oft-forgotten and oft-overlooked national park in Utah’s Mighty 5. And while, sure, it doesn’t offer world-famous attractions like Angel’s Landing in Zion or Delicate Arch in Arches, Capitol Reef National…
Welcome to one of the most idyllic stretches of coastline in the United States, where a mix of historical and cultural sites, pristine beaches, beautiful marshlands, interesting wildlife, and meandering bike paths create a slower way of living. This is, of course, Jekyll Island, one of Georgia’s “Golden Isles,” where expansive beaches stretch along the…