Few things are as exhilarating and picturesque as seeing a towering cascade of water crashing down before you. I’ve had the privilege of being able to visit quite a few of the best waterfalls in the US over the course of my life. Everyone already knows that Niagara Falls and Yosemite Falls are some of … Continue Reading
If you’re looking for the best weekend getaways that you can accomplish within 2 to 3 days, it can be tricky to give you a recommendation just based on the number of days you’re free to have this trip. Our country is massive. Those living on the East Coast just couldn’t take a kitschy road … Continue Reading
The northern lights are one of the most spectacular shows that Mother Nature has to offer, and seeing this phenomenon live is an item on many a bucket list so I rounded up the best places to see northern lights. Aurora borealis, another term for northern lights, is a rare and beautiful event caused by … Continue Reading
This big list of only the best winter vacations with snow is perfect for anyone who wants to embrace everything winter has to offer. Have you been deprived of powdery-white snow for years and want to travel up north to experience a proper winter snow vacation? Are you looking for the best spot for snowshoeing? … Continue Reading
Itching to soak in hot springs near Boise, but can’t decide which one to go to? I understand this dilemma. There are dozens upon dozens of hot springs in Idaho that make choosing just one super challenging. Here, I’m going to showcase some of the best hot springs in the area that we’ve visited (and … Continue Reading
The open road, blue skies, fresh air: a cross-country road trip may just be what you need to go somewhere new, spend some time by yourself or with your loved ones, and gain some perspective. The great American road trip became popular in the 1950s, when there was a rapid increase in the number of … Continue Reading
The lakes in Idaho are some of the most serene, most photogenic, and most happening places in the West. And like other Mountain states, you are guaranteed to get as much oneness with nature as you could possible imagine once you reach any of the lakes in Idaho. Visiting Idaho lakes is also budget-friendly (many … 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
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
For any college football fan, bowl games are a great excuse to travel to new places. Sometimes that just means a quick weekend flight in and out to get to the bowl game itself. But other times it is worth justifying the additional time and expense to make the trip into a whole vacation. Since … Continue Reading