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
Check out my round-up of the best places to ski in the US, if you’re planning a ski trip for the coming winter. Instead of just focusing on the top ski resorts in the country, I went straight to the best ski towns in America (so those family members who aren’t too happy with skiing … 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
There are 1,400 named lakes in Oregon! While the state isn’t the land of 10k lakes (that’s Minessota for you), there are a TON of stunning Oregon lakes that it is definitely hard to pick just one. Many of them are man-made and built as a result of damming, but the beauty of the lakes … Continue Reading
If you’ve always loved beachcombing or sea glass beach hunting, you know exactly why these chemically-weathered, multi-colored glass are being collected left and right by people of all walks of life. And if you’ve been looking for genuine sea glass, mermaid’s tears, sea pearls, drift glass, sea gems, or beach glass, you don’t have to … 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
Alvord Desert is one of Oregon’s natural treasures located in Oregon’s high desert region. This desolate yet stunning landscape is home to many unusual attractions. Today, you’ll learn all about the Alvord Desert—the best things to do, how to get here, the best time of the year to visit, and other important information. The Alvord … Continue Reading
Portland Oregon waterfalls are quite legendary. First of all, Oregon is home to over 230 of waterfalls. Many of these waterfalls come with trails and hikes ideal for beginners to average-skilled adventurers, so even families with kids can come experience these trips with you. If you’re visiting Portland, Oregon soon, make sure to spare a … 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
Everyone is a fan of beach hikes – some people just don’t know it yet. Whether you’re hiking along a beach, trekking while overlooking a beach, or exploring a trail that ends with a secluded beach, this post should introduce you to some of the most relaxing, thrilling, and unique adventures fit for the beach … Continue Reading