The best mountain towns bring something magical to the table. Aside from the head-turning scenery of nature’s colors blending together like real-life painting, a mountain town also has its own unique charm that people from other places fall in love with. Whether you’re a landscape photographer looking for the next project to complete, or just … Continue Reading
The days are shorter, the air has a chill in it, and the birds are flying south. You know what it means: it’s time to go in search of the best places to see fall colors. Autumn is the time when deciduous trees like maples, oaks, and aspens change the color of their leaves from … Continue Reading
Heading to the Midwest soon? Explore all the best Midwest National Parks that are worth a day’s visit or even a weekend stay!
Arkansas boasts a wide variety of natural scenery, from forests and mountains to beaches and rivers. It shouldn’t be surprising to know that there are more than 2,400 lakes and reservoirs in Arkansas. Whatever water activity you’re into: whether it’s swimming, boating, fishing, or watersports, there is plenty of lake to do all these activities … Continue Reading
This list of national parks in the US is THE ultimate guide, especially if you’re trying to decide which destination to visit next. How many national parks are there in the US? What makes each of the national parks stand out? What attractions can you find in a particular park? Are there accommodations inside the … Continue Reading
You might be thinking, “Diamond digging in Arkansas? In the United States?” Yes, it’s a real thing, I promise! Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only active diamond mine in the US and the only one where the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source. Today, you’ll learn all about digging … Continue Reading
Nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains, sits the 150-year-old city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Historically, the city had been a haven for outlaws, gamblers, and tourists alike, owing to the fabled curative waters of the geothermal springs dotted throughout, which have drawn people from many different walks of life. Hot Springs used to be known … Continue Reading
For those who subscribe to the adage “the journey matters more than the destination” and want to decrease their carbon footprint, train trips are the perfect vacations. In today’s post, we’ll look at the 12 best train rides in the USA. Traveling by train may seem like a quaint, old-fashioned way to get from one … Continue Reading
The Great River Road is a fantastic road trip that takes you on a winding trip from Minnesota all the way to Louisiana. This good, old-fashioned road trip is dotted with everything from scenic rivers, quaint little towns, historic attractions, a multitude of scenic landscapes and a lot more. The Mississipi River is likely the … Continue Reading