Just 2 hours from the urban bustle of Seattle, WA, North Cascades National Park is an underrated gem waiting to be explored. The gorgeous blue waters of Diablo Lake are enough to convince most people to visit, but there’s more to do in North Cascades than stare at beautiful scenery.…
Asheville, North Carolina is one of the southeast USA’s favorite mountain cities. The Blue Ridge Mountains are a wonderful year-round adventure: cozy cabins in the winter, gorgeous fall foliage, waterfalls and hiking in the summer, and fields of wildflowers in the spring. Deciding where to stay in Asheville depends on…
Visiting Seattle, Washington for the first time is overwhelming with all the magnificent landscapes to explore and the bustling urban areas to discover. Deciding where to start is tricky. Outdoor enthusiasts will be tempted to skip Seattle completely and head straight for the islands or mountains or national parks. But…
The gorgeous aqua blue waters of Lake Superior highlight the beautiful and varied colors of the sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The highlight of a trip here is a boat tour along the coast to see all the colors, rock formations, and waterfalls for…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best spots in the US for finding a lot of waterfalls in one area. Chasing waterfalls is one of the best things to do in the UP, and the Pictured Rocks waterfalls are some of the best of the best! The other amazing…
Stand in awe next to a root beer-colored thundering waterfall as millions of gallons of water cascade over a 50ft drop of the Michigan Upper Peninsula escarpment. Then go see how clear that tan water actually is as you wade in the eddies and watch the Lower Falls gently hop,…
Wondering if an Amazon Prime subscription is right for you? Is it an overrated expense that you don't need in your life, or is it going to make shopping easier, faster, and more convenient? Personally, it's the additional perks that makes it worth it for me. I don't shop that…
Explore Whitefish Point in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a day or half day relaxing on Whitefish Point Beach, admiring historic Whitefish Point Light Station, and learning about the dangerous nature of Lake Superior at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Don’t skip visiting Whitefish Point on your next road trip to…
Visiting Sault Ste Marie isn’t on most bucket lists, let's be honest, but it’s actually well-worth your time if you’re planning a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula! This international border city is home to the Soo Locks, where you can watch enormous 1000ft long freighter ships make their passage between…
Discover a land of fiery oranges, reds, and yellows in the sandstone rock formations of the Nevada desert. The Valley of Fire lives up to its name, both in imagery and temperature! Escape the heat by visiting the Valley of Fire in the winter or shoulder seasons and hike out…