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  • Mosquito Falls is a multi-tiered short drop waterfall in Pictured Rocks, surrounded by forest
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    14 Best Pictured Rocks Waterfalls You Can’t Miss

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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 thing: all of these waterfalls…

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  • Tan-colored water falls over a sandstone cliff at Upper Tahquamenon Falls State Park as visitors at a viewpoint look on
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    7 Best Things to Do at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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, skip, and jump their way…

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  • Is Amazon Prime Worth It?
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    Is Amazon Prime Worth It?

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-03-12

    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 often, so free shipping is…

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  • Several white buildings with a white lighthouse in the background and a wooden ship rudder at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum complex at Whitefish Point
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    Visiting Whitefish Point: 4 Fun Things to Do in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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 UP Michigan! Visiting Whitefish Point…

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  • A large freighter ship enters the largest Soo Lock on a clear sunny day
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    10 Fun Things to Do in Sault Ste Marie, MI

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-06-19

    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 Lake Superior and Lake Huron….

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  • The rock formation at Valley of Fire State Park known as the Fire Wave for its many alternating stripes of orange that seem to swirl along the rocks
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    Top 5 Amazing Things to Do in Valley of Fire State Park: Easy Day Trip from Las Vegas!

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-06-19

    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 to the unforgettable Fire Wave….

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  • An America the Beautiful pass sits on a wooden table, with a red band on the left and a hole punch clearly visible through the photo of a starry night sky
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    Why You Need an Annual America the Beautiful Pass: Save Money Visiting America’s National Parks

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-07-26

    The United States is such a beautiful and vast country. It’s home to some of North America’s most varied landscapes, and the US National Parks and other federal recreation sites do a fantastic job of preserving these gorgeous and unique habitats and making them accessible for visitors. Most people have heard of the national parks,…

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  • Woman standing in front of electronic arrivals board at an airport
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    Going Review (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights): How to Get Amazing Deals on Airfare the Easy Way

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    Finding amazing deals on airfare takes an enormous amount of patience and time, if you try to do it yourself. Most would-be cheap flight hunters give up and book a flight without really getting a deal. Someone should really invent a way to find flight deals up to 90% off, with the data to back…

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  • An orange sunset darkens Kiawah Island beach while reflecting off the waves of the Atlantic Ocean
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    9 Best Beaches in Charleston, SC

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    Going to the beach is one of the best things to do in Charleston, SC, no matter what time of year you visit! Its warm southern climate means you can enjoy a beach day soaking in the sun and 70°F weather in the middle of January. Trust us; we’ve done it! But what some visitors…

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  • A two-horse carriage and several bicycles on Mackinac Island's Main Street
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    How to Day Trip to Mackinac Island + Budget Tips!

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-06-19

    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 dining experience at The Grand…

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