The United States is a large North American country made up of 50 unique states. Explore below for road trips and destination guides around the USA, or choose a specific state, the state parks we’ve visited, the capital city of Washington, DC, or the US national parks:
Did you know that you can explore the beauty of underwater Hawaii without getting wet? Hop on a submarine tour from Lahaina on Maui’s west coast, and see coral reefs and all their marine life up close! Today, we’re comparing the two best Maui submarine tours: Atlantis and Reef Dancer.…
Wondering if a South Carolina state park annual pass is worth the cost? Let’s break it down and see! Whether you're working towards your Ultimate Outsider achievement by visiting all 48 South Carolina state parks or you live near a park and want to know if it's worth getting a…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s most popular national park, several times over. It sees as many visitors as the next 3 most visited national parks combined. It’s hard to beat free entry, frequent elk and black bear sightings, amazing fall color, hiking and waterfalls galore, and the third…
If you're looking for an easy weekend getaway that offers a combination of beautiful natural landscapes and fun-filled outdoor activities, Indiana Dunes is the place to be. Located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, this 15,000-acre national park boasts towering sand dunes, inviting beaches, lush forests, and diverse wildlife.…
The legendary Road to Hana road trip has a not-so-secret twin: the Back Road to Hana. But these are fraternal twins, not identical twins. They offer two very different experiences. Rumors abound about the Back Road to Hana. Is it dangerous? Is it closed? Is it even possible? Do you…
Is there a ferry from Honolulu to Maui? Well, there used to be, but that was almost 20 years ago. We ran into a lot of outdated info when we were planning our Hawaii trip, so let's clear this up. Oahu and Maui are only 100 miles apart, but there…
Do you love exploring manicured gardens, touring Gilded Age mansions, and imagining what it would be like to live on an estate? The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC is the answer. It’s a beautiful French chateau-inspired mansion in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But perhaps you’ve already visited…
Hawaii is unlike any other place on Earth. The isolated volcanic islands have been building up and breaking down for millennia, creating some of the planet’s most unusual landscapes. Where else can you hike volcanoes, drink pineapple wine, and enjoy a pristine beach all in one day? Perhaps you want…
Are you planning a trip to the beautiful island of Maui and trying to decide between a Haleakala sunrise vs sunset? Both events feature spectacular displays of color from an unrivaled vantage point atop a volcanic crater. It’s hard to get more epic than that! But there are some key…
Visiting Saguaro for the first time and can’t decide where to start? We get it. That’s why we’re comparing Saguaro National Park East vs West head-to-head, to help you figure out where to start! This national park has two completely separate districts on either side of Tucson, AZ, and it…