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.
The otherworldly orange hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park are sure to leave an impression the first time you see them. The bold orange of the rock contrasts against the evergreen pine forests to create some spectacular views. The only problem: this beautiful park is in a hard-to-reach part of southern Utah. So, where do…
Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park both feature amazing natural landscapes that are nothing alike, which is somewhat surprising considering they are less than 2 hours apart. Zion and Bryce are Utah’s #1 and #2 most-visited national parks, respectively, and many visitors plan to see both on the same trip. Which leads us…
Visiting the spectacular Horseshoe Bend in Arizona is the dream of many a scrolling Instagrammer, and it’s not hard to understand why once you see the photos, too. The Colorado River painstakingly carved this canyon out of the rock over millions of years, and it captured the 270° river bend perfectly. Today, the multi-colored canyon…
Visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial are on every history-loving Hawaiian visitor’s bucket list. Crowds are here every day, rain or shine, to see this pivotal site from American history. But there’s a lot more here and people often don’t know what to do at Pearl Harbor first. The USS Missouri is docked…
St Croix vacations were made for relaxing on the beach. And, as the largest of the three US Virgin Islands, St Croix has a lot of beaches to choose from! So how do you decide which beaches to visit on your next St Croix trip? You can’t see them all in one trip, unless you…
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a popular summer road trip stop, with easy access to several cities and surrounding states. Hike the cliffs for an eagle’s eye view over the rivers. Stroll through centuries of history in downtown Harpers Ferry and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See Civil War era cannons, early America candy…
Snorkeling in the Caribbean will spoil you for life. Clear, warm, aqua blue water and tons of colorful corals, marine life, and fish make this one of the best spots in the world for snorkeling. The US Virgin Islands are no exception, and St Croix is home to our favorite snorkeling spot ever: Buck Island…
Diamond Head Crater on the east end of Oahu is one of Hawaii’s most famous landmarks. It frequently tops Hawaii must-see lists, but is Diamond Head worth it or just a tourist trap? This is Oahu’s most popular hike, and for good reason. The hike to the summit is short but steep, and absolutely worth…
Giant live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. Colorful rows of colonial houses. Azalea blooms and pineapple fountains. These are just a few of the iconic photographs every Charleston, South Carolina visitor wants for their Instagram feed. Now, it’s important to remember that Instagram is not reality, in most cases, but I totally understand wanting…
The mountains of North Carolina are dotted with picturesque little towns, but every now and then one shines brighter than its neighbors. Little Switzerland, North Carolina is one of those shining stars. Originally founded as a mountain resort town by a North Carolina senator, the Switzerland Inn was the first piece of real estate and…
