Hoover Dam. One of America’s greatest engineering achievements, born of necessity and sheer will and still faithfully serving the Southwest today. Visiting Hoover Dam is a quintessential summer vacation stop in the United States, for good reason. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a former structural engineer who loved seeing this modern marvel…
Hidden beneath a luxury resort in the mountains of West Virginia lies one of the best kept government secrets of the Cold War: a nuclear fallout shelter for Congress! This top secret facility remained updated and ready, and completely hidden from the public, for decades until a Washington Post journalist exposed it in the 1990s….
Explore a beautiful coastal island, full of history, forests, prairie, and stunning beaches. See if you can spot a whale, hike miles of trails through forests and along beach bluffs, or leisurely sip your way through all the island’s wineries and distilleries. There are so many fun and interesting things to do on Whidbey Island…
Getting around Seattle without a car is easier than you think! Traffic in this bustling corner of the Pacific Northwest is terrible. No getting around that. And with the rise of rental car prices in a post-pandemic world, every day you can avoid paying for a car is a good thing for your budget (and…
Visiting Whidbey Island is an easy and fun day trip from Seattle, even better as a long weekend! But how do you get to Whidbey Island in the first place? It’s pretty straightforward when you know all of your options. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, the most flexible, or the most convenient option, we’ve…
Escape your everyday in central Indiana and find the best day trips from Indianapolis for a fun or relaxing day away! Whether you’re looking for a good hiking trail, to learn some local history, to get an adrenaline rush from an amusement park, or to discover a new city, there are plenty of options within…
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. Visit the scenic overlooks, yes,…
Asheville, North Carolina is one of the Southeast’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 several factors, like what you’re here…
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 if it’s your first time…
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 yourself. But there are more…
