Take a break from the hustle and bustle and step back into a time of horse-drawn carriages and elegant accommodations. Mackinac Island is a favorite Michigan island getaway that offers a unique experience unlike any other in the country. Bike around the island without fear of cars, enjoy a fine…
This peaceful state park is rural South Carolina at its best: towering trees draped in Spanish moss surrounding 200-acre Lake Warren, the perfect spot for lazily fishing away an afternoon! Whether you bring a boat and get on the water or prefer to stay on land and enjoy a picnic…
Driving Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia is one of the Southeast USA’s best experiences. There’s a reason it’s called “America’s Favorite Drive.” This epic parkway is so much more than just a connector road between two national parks. It’s a national park site in…
Spend the day relaxing on one of South Carolina’s finest protected beaches at Huntington Beach State Park. This beautiful park protects 3 miles of coastline, perfect for beach-goers, fishermen, or even history buffs looking for a day trip! Relax on the sand, go bird watching along one of the trails,…
St John is the most laid-back and peaceful island of the US Virgin Islands, a quick ferry ride away from St Thomas. Two-thirds of the island is pristine Virgin Islands National Park, and the rest is split between two towns that house a handful of restaurants, shops, and boutique hotels.…
Spend a fun afternoon floating down the Edisto River with your friends and family or just chilling in its waters on the banks at Givhans Ferry State Park. Bring your tent or your RV, camp out for the weekend, and relax away from home! Kids will love the playground and…
The name “Death Valley” is a bit off-putting to some, but don’t let the name fool you. Death Valley National Park is full of interesting landscapes with several must-see sights you won’t find anywhere else in the country. You’d be surprised how much life flourishes in Death Valley! Most visitors…
You don’t have to enjoy gambling and drinking to enjoy Las Vegas. It’s one of the best kept secrets out there about Sin City. That line, “What Happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” has been working for them for so long, it’s like they’re scared to ruin their reputation as…
South Carolina has seen its fair share of American history, good and bad, famous and not so famous. At Landsford Canal State Park, another small piece of history is preserved. Come explore the ruins of the canal system that made the Catawba River navigable, see rare flowers bloom in one…
Exploring the American Southwest for the first time is mind-blowing. This landscape is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Is this how westerners feel when they visit the East Coast and see all the green forests? We took a week to explore this region, and buddy, did we ever explore it.…