Nowadays, it’s famous with tourists for its local craft beer and its weed, but there are so many other things to do in Denver. Also known as the Mile High City because of its 1 mile elevation above sea level (not for any other reason), Denver was the site of the famous gold rush during … Continue Reading
When most people think about Colorado, they automatically think of vast mountain landscapes. They’re not wrong, but aside from mountains, Colorado has plenty of lakes and reservoirs. In fact, there are more than 1,500 publicly owned lakes in Colorado with a surface area of 10 acres or more. Colorado has some of the most varied … 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
It is impossible to choose just a couple from the best botanical gardens in the US. The country has such an interesting mix of botanical gardens tucked in the middle of bustling cities, hidden in lake regions, or even displayed at the country’s driest desserts. If you’re in love with mother nature and everything that … Continue Reading
If you’re thinking of the best states to retire and money is no object, you’d probably choose one with the best retirement communities and senior-friendly weather like Hawaii or Florida. Although these two states have tropical climates, active communities of senior-age residents, and a ton of activities to do, Hawaii and Florida actually aren’t the … Continue Reading
If you’ve ever dreamt of riding off into the sunset on the back of a horse surrounded by staggering Western landscapes, then a cattle drive vacation is for you. Ah… What’s more American than a cowboy in the Wild Wild West? The lure of the American West has long been a dream for all adventurous … Continue Reading
Photo Credit: Jacob W. Frank / National Park Service National Parks are a great way to see all 8 of the Mountain West States (Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico). This group of states is both vast and diverse and it includes mountains, plains, and deserts. In fact, all major deserts … Continue Reading