You’ve seen pictures before, right? An impossibly wide expanse of rock, swirling like waves under a blue sky, stretching out as far as you can see. The Grand Canyon is one of those places you have to experience for yourself. It’s more than a beautiful view, though. Give yourself time to watch the wildlife and … More Beginner’s Guide to the Grand Canyon
I traveled to Hawaiʻi last month and decided to split time between two islands: Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Honolulu has lots of famous places and exciting activities, but I liked the idea of visiting the less visited “garden island” of Kauaʻi too. This turned out to be a great decision. Kauaʻi is one of the most … More Kauaʻi is the Island Paradise You’ve Been Dreaming Of
Arizona looks just like the movies. It has everything you think of from the American southwest: deserts, canyons, tumbleweeds, cacti, horses. It’s classic roadtrip territory too, with lots of wide open highways like the famous Route 66. If the amazing scenery isn’t enough to lure you there (and it should be), then Arizona has plenty … More Arizona Road Trip: My 1-Week Itinerary
It’s hard to describe the feeling of open space in Arizona. The feeling of being on another planet, where all the familiar scenery of home is missing. Instead you see red rock, blue sky, and a few scrubby plants. And if you drive a short way, you’ll see a completely different scene. In May, I … More Road Tripping Through Arizona’s Faraway Landscapes
Congaree National Park is the sort of place that reveals its beauty slowly. On the surface, it’s just a forest, similar to many places in the southern US. But if you stay a while, you begin to understand that Congaree is something different. Beneath its canopy, you walk through the last relic of an ancient … More Congaree National Park: A Short Guide
If you live in the eastern US, you probably know about the Smoky Mountains already. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the US, and its forested peaks are within driving distance from a huge number of cities. I’ve visited a few times. When I started planning a solo road … More How to Plan a Hiking Trip to the Smoky Mountains
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