The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC is known primarily for the enormous & beautiful mansion, but the Biltmore Gardens deserve recognition of their own. Frederick Law Olmsted, famed landscape architect of New York’s Central Park, designed the Biltmore gardens and the entire grounds of the Biltmore Estate as well. Olmsted…
The first National Parks Free Entry Day is always MLK Day! What better way to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in January or Black History Month in February than visiting a key site from the Civil Rights Movement? The National Park Service (NPS) doesn’t just preserve amazing natural…
The United States is huge, but it can still be difficult to avoid other people when planning a vacation. For instance, how do you plan a road trip in the eastern US without running into huge crowds? Go during shoulder season and pick outdoor activities. Try this one-week road trip…
Washington, DC monuments are grand and impressive and should be at the top of your DC must-see list. Washington, DC monuments at night are even more amazing to behold and warrant a second visit! Stunning photo opportunities await! Whether you take a guided tour one evening or create your own…
Just across the river from modern day Charleston, South Carolina, the Charles Town Landing State Historic Site preserves the original European settlement and fort that was founded in 1670, as well as the adjacent Legare Waring House and Gardens. This South Carolina State Park includes archaeological sites of original buildings,…
Travel scratch off maps are my favorite way to keep track of my bucket list progress, and these maps are the PERFECT gift for the dedicated traveler in your life. Whether you want to visit all 50 US states, all 63 US national parks, all 7 continents, or every country…
The US is full of interesting places, and the US National Park system highlights and protects some of the best natural landscapes the country has to offer. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the state of Ohio showcases a river corridor in the middle of a great comeback. This post may…
Not your typical travel destination, Indianapolis, Indiana flies under the radar as a happy hidden gem. This safe, clean, mid-sized state capital city has everything you’d find in a larger city: history, art, a zoo, food, and sports. So many sports! Most people just don’t know anything about Indianapolis, so…
Do you live for the Christmas season each year? Are you a fan of Downton Abbey and grand, Gilded Age homes? If you answered yes, then you cannot miss Christmas at Biltmore! Christmas is a time for traditions, and one of the most popular in Asheville is to visit the…
Congratulations! You’re going on your very first trip! Woohoo! Traveling is a wonderful thing, but it can be stressful for the unprepared. Even more so if you’re on a budget and unprepared. Been there. Cheap luggage, a lost boarding pass, and a dead phone: good grief! Learn from our mistakes…