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  • Layers on layers of blue mountain ridges lie under an orange sky as the sun sets at Cowee Mountain Overlook on Blue Ridge Parkway
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    Driving Blue Ridge Parkway: Useful Tips & What to Expect

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-11-11

    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 its own right, with the…

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  • Teal wrought iron window grates pop against the tan exterior covered in green ivy at Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park
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    8 Things to Do at Huntington Beach State Park on South Carolina’s Grand Strand

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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, or wander through the historic…

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  • Coral Bay, as seen from the inland overlook point high above, is dotted with white boats on its blue waters
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    17 Fun Things to Do on St John, USVI: The Complete Sightseeing Guide

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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. It’s the perfect escape from…

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  • The salt flats of Badwater Basin stretch out to the moutains, gently illuminated with a golden tinge just after sunset.
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    17 Best Things to Do in Death Valley National Park

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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 come on a day trip,…

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  • The urban sprawl of Las Vegas and the Strip shines with colorful lights at night
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    35 Fun & Sober Things to Do in Las Vegas Besides Gambling & Partying

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-06-16

    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 a bad boy by admitting…

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  • Spider lilies flourish in the Catawba River shoals at Landsford Canal State Park
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    Guide to Visiting Landsford Canal State Park

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    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 of the last natural habitats…

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  • A tan rock cliff is stained black from years of rain but still shelters the remains of a Native American cliff dwelling set under the cliff ledge at Walnut Canyon National Monument
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    Epic 7 Day Southwest Road Trip Itinerary

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-06-16

    Exploring the American Southwest for the first time is mind-blowing. This landscape is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Side note: Is this how westerners feel when they visit the East Coast and see all the green forests for the first time? We took a week to explore this region, and buddy, did we ever explore…

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  • The Grand Canyon lies in dark shade as the rim starts to glow orange as the sun rises over the north rim
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    8 Epic Grand Canyon Road Trip Itineraries

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    Visiting the Grand Canyon is one of those bucket list adventures that is almost mandatory if you live in the US. It’s the fourth most-visited national park in the country, hosting over 4.5 million visitors in 2021. And the best way to see it? Take a road trip. The closest big airport is Phoenix, AZ…

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  • The Myrtle Beach State Park fishing pier as seen from a beach accessway
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    Visiting Myrtle Beach State Park on South Carolina’s Grand Strand

    ByRachel Means Updated on2024-12-29

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is one of the most popular beach destinations on the east coast of the United States. Its nickname, the Grand Strand, isn’t too far off. Beautiful, sandy beaches and more sunshine than you can handle! But Myrtle Beach is also super crowded in the summer, so today we’re spilling the beans…

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  • The orange walls swirl in curving patterns in Lower Antelope Canyon
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    Upper vs Lower Antelope Canyon: Which is Best to Visit?

    ByRachel Means Updated on2023-12-12

    Visiting a slot canyon is one of Arizona’s top must-do activities, and top of the list is visiting Antelope Canyon near Page. This beautiful, and popular, canyon is on Navajo Nation land and can only be visited with a Navajo guide. Choose between Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours, but what’s the difference? Let’s compare…

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