National Parks have seen a record number of visitors. Most national parks are at peak season between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but most are open year-round (check the weather and seasonal closing before you go!). That's why the off-season…
Growing up, I spent my summers in Maine. By that, I mean waitressing at the local fried seafood restaurant earning tip money for college. I love the all the cool things to do in Coastal Maine. The ice cream is…
Love architecture, great food and wine, and hefty serving of history? Head to San Luis Obispo. Located about a four-hour drive from LA and San Francisco, this picturesque region offers something for travelers of all ages. Here’s a few area…
When it comes to National Parks, the biggies get all the press. However, there are many fantastic under the radar parks that might be perfect for your next vacation. Love hiking, wildlife, and geology? Head to Guadalupe Mountains National Park…
When it comes to National Parks, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite get all the press. But there are many fantastic under the radar parks that might be perfect for your next vacation. Love hiking, kayaking and stunning alpine views? Those…
The parkway between beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains http://www.pisgahinn.com/ The Blue Ridge Parkway isn't technically a National Park, but it might as well be. It connects two National Parks (Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains) together and the parkway itself is…
We all have a perception of what certain presidents were like on the job. To really grasp what former leaders were like in real-life, I say there’s nothing better than visiting their home. A handful of presidential homes are open…
You’ve heard of the Pacific Coast Highway, the road trip from Miami to Key West along highway one, and Route 66. But there are so many other adventures to be had in the USA. Here’s a few drives you may…
When it comes to Great American road trips along the water, California’s Pacific Coast Highway gets all the press. But I say the middle coast is incredibly underrated. Why not drive around Lake Michigan? There are two ways to tackle…
Immortalized in the surf movies of the 60s, Malibu embodies that California beach vibe like nowhere else. In a city as big, busy and sprawling as LA, this 21-mile stretch along the Pacific is truly a beachside oasis. Surrounded by…