Great news: It is officially okay to be excited for and begin preparing for Christmas (though, if you’re anything like me, you don’t cave to peer pressure and have been preparing for this moment year-round)! How does one begin? It begins with a big and beautiful tree, like the real ones you will find at this dreamy Colorado Christmas tree farm that may just be the best in the state:...
Northern Kentucky often gets lumped in with its neighbor to the north, Cincinnati, but this region has a unique identity and culture that’s well worth exploring. Covington, for example, is a historic town located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers, and it’s home to beautiful old houses, charming eateries, picturesque city parks, and beloved local businesses. Covington is perhaps best-known for MainStrasse Village, a collection of restaurants and shops that feels like something straight from the Old Country....
We all have our favorite grocery store staples. But sometimes, it’s fun to expand our palates a bit. If you enjoy the thought of sampling snacks and drinks from around the globe, there’s a hidden gem of a destination in Richmond you’ll want to discover. One Way Market in Virginia is filled to the brim with imported products, ranging from sodas to candies, chips, and more. So bring your appetite and prepare to be impressed by all that this shop has to offer....
New England is sort of known for covered bridges. Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine all have at least a few, and some states have day trips dedicated just to these lovely structures. The image of a covered bridge feels quintessentially New England in every way, so why is it that Rhode Island has only one of them? Maybe it’s just that the state is small, or perhaps infrastructure just works differently in our little state, but either way, we are glad to have at least one so we can keep up with the rest of the area, and boy is she beautiful!...
Are you looking for a fabulous way to spend a day in the Peach State? Wassaw Island makes a great day trip in Georgia when you want to spend quality time outdoors. Take your boat out and motor over to this enticing barrier island. If you do not own a boat, you can reserve your spot on a sightseeing boat. Or if you’re an experienced paddler, join a kayak tour. Beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and the loggerhead sea turtles are awaiting your arrival!...
When cruising season comes around, most people head toward the coast and board a ship. But we’ve got a pretty amazing cruise available right here in Montana. Not only can you explore the Gates of the Mountains in the most breathtaking way, but you’ll be supporting a fantastic local business. It all started back in 1805, when members of the Lewis and Clark expedition were floating down the Missouri River....
Short and sweet? How about the shortest and sweetest? It is unlikely that any parking lot could be positioned closer to a trail near a body of water than the area surrounding the Parker Canyon Lake in southeastern Arizona. It’s also true that reaching this location in the Sierra Vista Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest requires a significant drive for most visitors. Even so, the trip of 77 miles from Tucson to a spot five miles north of the Mexico border is widely considered to be worth the effort....
Shasta-Trinity National Forest encompasses some of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Northern California. You could spend a lifetime exploring it all, but there’s one destination that you especially have to be sure to see. The Heart Lake Trail leads hikers to a view of a beautiful alpine lake, Mt. Shasta, and vistas of Castle Crags Wilderness. And at just about 3-miles long, this trail packs in a lot of beauty into a short day hike!...
Nowadays, pizza in New York is everywhere. It’s become such an integral part of the state that it’s hard to imagine a time when it didn’t exist here. But it really wasn’t all that long ago that the first pizzeria in New York (and for that matter, America) opened up. You can still get pizza from that same restaurant today. Lombardi’s Pizza, the first pizzeria in America, is now only a block away from where it first opened 115 years ago....
We have so many ways to explore Pennsylvania. Sure, we can get behind the wheel or simply stroll around our desired destination. Or, we can embark on a unique adventure, exploring on a scooter, on a tandem bicycle, or even by Segway. This Segway tour in Pennsylvania, for example, gives us a different view of our state’s largest city. Climb aboard a Segway for a one-of-a-kind adventure with Philly Tour Hub, which offers several tours that provide a unique glimpse into the vibrant, fast-paced city....
Nestled in the town of Williamsport, Indiana, is a short-and-sweet, super-easy hike just waiting to be embarked upon. It’s beautiful – as are pretty much all of our state’s hiking trails – and sometimes, when the timing is just right, you can catch one of Indiana’s most incredible free-falling waterfalls along the way. Take an epic adventure hike in Indiana on the Williamsport Falls Loop Hike; it’s quick, easy, and immensely rewarding....
You’re never too old to wake up inside of a treehouse, especially if it’s as majestic as the unique stay featured here. This one-of-a-kind Airbnb is bound to bring out your inner child…or your inner Tarzan! It’s a real treehouse that sits among the tree branches, but you’ll have everything you could need for a perfectly cozy stay. Take a look: Relive your childhood dreams in a 250-square-foot treehouse that overlooks gorgeous views of Silicon Valley....
Plenty of bodies of water can be found throughout the Land of Lincoln, so finding accommodations on the water is actually quite an easy task. From the shores of Lake Michigan to the nearly 3,000 lakes, 84,000 ponds, and 880 miles of rivers along its borders, Illinois has plenty of waterfront real estate. If you’re in need of a waterfront stay, head to East Dubuque along the Mississippi River where you can book a charming getaway in Illinois....
If you’re hankering to see a waterfall, but really don’t want to put in too much time or work to get to it, hanker no further than Twin Falls Upper Trail in Sunset, SC. In just a mere 2.3 miles, you’ll get yourself right atop a lovely 75-foot waterfall. This trail is located within the 50,000-acre Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area. It’s just three miles off of Highway 178. As you meander along, you might notice railroad tracks littered throughout; this trail was previously utilized for logging by a lumber company until the 1920s....
Most of us can probably list a whole lot of things we love about Pennsylvania. However, are there any things you always thought you’d hate about the state that you really ended up loving? Maybe the intensity of sports fan, for example, grated on your nerves at first, but after time, you joined in the fun and became that intense too. Here are 10 things you might not have been all too thrilled about in Pennsylvania at one time....
Since Nebraska is pretty much in the middle of the country, we’re lucky enough to have culinary influences from all over. Many of our favorite state foods are recipes passed down from one generation to the next, but we’ve also got some uniquely Nebraskan treats that just about everyone here seems to love. Barbecue flickr/jeffreyw Whether it’s in the form of a pulled pork sandwich, a big plate of ribs, or some melt-in-your-mouth brisket, we’ll never say no to a plate of great BBQ....
Life can get expensive sometimes, and fine dining in fancy restaurants just isn’t always possible. But that’s no reason not to treat yourself. There are plenty of fantastic cheap restaurants in New York where you can enjoy quality meals at low prices. There’s no need to break the bank! If your wallet is feeling a little tight these days, check out a few of our favorite cheap Empire State eats below....
Everyone has heard of Acadia National Park, but not everyone loves the idea of spending days and days exploring the great outdoors in Maine’s one and only national park. Others DO love the idea, but just can’t find the time to make the trip. Fear not, dear readers! Here are the things you must do if you’re only planning to visit this national park in Maine for one day. If you can manage to fit all of these things into your 24 hours in Acadia, you can count yourself a true Acadia National Parker....
Native American history is all over Mississippi. Literally. The state’s landscape is teeming with stories of inhabitants from thousands of years ago. You just have to know where to look for it, and a good place to start is the Natchez Trace Parkway. Several historic mounds, used by Native Americans for everything from burials to ceremonies, can be found along the famous parkway. At first glance, these mounds may not look like much but archaeological excavations and studies definitely prove otherwise....
I know there are other beautiful places in the rest of the country, but I feel like it’s pretty hard to beat the five national parks in Utah. If you’re like me, you can’t decide which national park to visit in Utah, and love exploring these natural wonders and exploring these remarkable creations. Sometimes though, we aren’t taking full advantage of our visits. Here are eight mistakes you might be making when you visit the best national parks in Utah....
