The Beautiful Biltmore Gardens: Complete Guide for When to Go & What to See

The Beautiful Biltmore Gardens: Complete Guide for When to Go & What to See

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC is known primarily for the enormous & beautiful mansion, but the Biltmore Gardens deserve recognition of their own. Frederick Law Olmsted, famed landscape architect of New York’s Central Park, designed the Biltmore gardens and the entire grounds of the Biltmore Estate as well. Olmsted literally created hills and lawns…

12 Best National Parks to Visit for Black History Month

12 Best National Parks to Visit for Black History Month

The first National Parks Free Entry Day is always MLK Day! What better way to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in January or Black History Month in February than visiting a key site from the Civil Rights Movement? The National Park Service (NPS) doesn’t just preserve amazing natural landscapes; it also helps preserve…

Best Eastern US Road Trip Itinerary for an Unforgettable Week Away!

Best Eastern US Road Trip Itinerary for an Unforgettable Week Away!

The United States is huge, but it can still be difficult to avoid other people when planning a vacation. For instance, how do you plan a road trip in the eastern US without running into huge crowds? Go during shoulder season and pick outdoor activities. Try this one-week road trip itinerary that loops through six…

Enjoy Mesmerizing Monuments at Night in Washington, DC: The Ultimate Guide + How To

Enjoy Mesmerizing Monuments at Night in Washington, DC: The Ultimate Guide + How To

Washington, DC monuments are grand and impressive and should be at the top of your DC must-see list. Washington, DC monuments at night are even more amazing to behold and warrant a second visit! Stunning photo opportunities await! Whether you take a guided tour one evening or create your own free adventure several nights in…

The Complete Guide to the Charles Town Landing State Historic Site

The Complete Guide to the Charles Town Landing State Historic Site

Just across the river from modern day Charleston, South Carolina, the Charles Town Landing State Historic Site preserves the original European settlement and fort that was founded in 1670, as well as the adjacent Legare Waring House and Gardens. This South Carolina State Park includes archaeological sites of original buildings, wooden palisades around the fort,…

6 Awesome Things to Do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Your First Visit

6 Awesome Things to Do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Your First Visit

The US is full of interesting places, and the US National Park system highlights and protects some of the best natural landscapes the country has to offer. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the state of Ohio showcases a river corridor in the middle of a great comeback. This post may contain affiliate links. As an…

3 Tempting Reasons to Visit Indianapolis (that Will Surprise You!)

3 Tempting Reasons to Visit Indianapolis (that Will Surprise You!)

Not your typical travel destination, Indianapolis, Indiana flies under the radar as a happy hidden gem. It certainly never crossed my radar until I ended up moving there right out of college, and spent the next decade there. This safe, clean, mid-sized state capital city has everything you’d find in a larger city: history, art,…