From roadside attractions along since-forgotten highways to the carpet inside of an airport, this country is full of quirky tourist attractions that are just waiting to be discovered. Most of these attractions aren’t worth a trip in and of themselves, but when on the road, they are a great way to break up the trip … Read more
For the first 18 years of my life, Alaska was home. Born and raised in a small fishing town, Alaskan life was all I knew, both the good and the bad. After living outside, or down south as we called it back then, for 20+ years, it has become apparent that I could never move … Read more
For many families, a family trip to a huge theme park can be the year’s highlight. For others, though, it can be a nightmare of waiting in lines and paying for overpriced park food. If ponying up a month or two worth of mortgage payments for park tickets isn’t your cup of tea, then there … Read more
Hiking is one of the best ways to get outside for some exercise and enjoy the scenery of this beautiful country we call home. For the majority of hikers, their trips are uneventful and relaxing. Unfortunately, plenty of others were unprepared or just plain unlucky, and their hike quickly turned into a nightmare. Here are … Read more
After a long week of work, there is no better way to recharge than to hit the road and head to a place where the busyness of life can be put aside, at least for a couple of days. Luckily, there are incredible small towns scattered across the country that offer up a heaping serving … Read more
North America has no shortage of incredible destinations where you can see some of the region’s most amazing wildlife in their natural habitat. From elk and bears in the Canadian Rockies to tortoises in the desert southwest to whales in Alaska, there is something for every animal lover. Some of these areas are right off … Read more
There has been no shortage of writeups and glowing reviews of the hottest cities and towns across the country. Charleston, Austin, Portland, and Boise appear in every article about the best places to visit this year. Well, it’s time to show some love to the places that don’t always show up on these lists yet … Read more
A trip down the West Coast of the United States is a bucket list-worthy adventure for the incredible sights, towns, and, best of all, beaches. Beaches along this 1200-mile stretch of land range from remote and rugged stretches in Washington dominated by tower sea stacks and only accessible to hikers to relaxing Southern California beaches … Read more
The west coast of the United States (and Canada!) is known for epic scenery, amazing towns and cities, and some of the most incredible road trip opportunities in the world. If you’re ready to head out and hit the open road, then there is no better place to go than these road trips that cover … Read more
National Parks in the United States are known for their stunning vistas, incredible geological formations, and fascinating history. But did you know that many of these parks are also home to some pretty incredible trees? From trees that are some of the largest living things on earth to others that have stood for thousands of … Read more
