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National Parks and a Southwest Road Trip

National Parks and a Southwest Road Trip

The Great American Road Trip awaits you as you travel across some of the most beautiful landscapes the American West has to offer. This trip will take you from the Golden Coast to the Shining Desert with nothing but adventure along the way.

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Denver, Yellowstone, and the National Monuments

Denver, Yellowstone, and the National Monuments

The Great American Road Trip awaits you as you travel across some of the most beautiful landscapes the American West has to offer. This trip takes you from lofty mountains to deserts where dinosaurs once roamed. Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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Not Just Another Winter Weekend at Taos Ski Valley

Not Just Another Winter Weekend at Taos Ski Valley

I was seeking a different winter vacation; a mix of adventure and culture. With a ski resort towering over the desert, I drove to Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. The best part of this trip was that I could ski one day, and explore other winter activities on the next! When I needed to rest my legs, I soaked up the rich New Mexican culture that surrounds Taos.

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National Parks and the Oregon Coast

National Parks and the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is 363.1 miles long and filled with some of the most dramatic shoreline found anywhere in the world. in this itinerary, you will be traveling most of the length of it, with some great inland stops along the way.

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Why I keep coming back to Bishop, California

Why I keep coming back to Bishop, California

I’m not going to lie, I was stoked to return to Bishop, California. As in, I threw my arms around and did a little victory dance at my desk. Some places – like Bishop – just grab a hold of you, and though you’re traveling, they make you feel at home. I was thrilled to explore deeper in this underrated part of California! Visiting Bishop once again during their fall/winter season meant fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, the same friendly folks, all the same restaurants, and still much of the same great outdoor recreation. Here are some suggestions for things to do in Bishop, CA during the fall/winter season.

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West Wendover: Stepping into another world

West Wendover: Stepping into another world

There is a place in West Wendover, Nevada that on a clear day, you can see the curvature of the earth. Think about that.  Called the Horizon Viewpoint, it is unlike any view you can find in the Rocky Mountain west. Looking out from the southeast, the magnitude of the view is as unique as the city of West Wendover itself.  Which means one thing: If you are on the Great American Roadtrip, West Wendover is one of those uncommon stops that makes destination travel so rewarding.

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Grand Rapids for the Outdoor Explorer

Grand Rapids for the Outdoor Explorer

Grand Rapids, Michigan has a burgeoning outdoor scene. This city boasts an excellent urban atmosphere with incredible restaurants, attractions and live music, but underneath it all is a rapidly-growing outdoors scene. Here are a few ways to catch some fresh air and get the most out of this awesome city!

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Historic Trains of the Old West: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Historic Trains of the Old West: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad could offer the best historic train rides in the west. The company, home to a 12,000 square foot museum, sits in the idyllic town of Durango. It’s a stone’s throw from Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and many great state parks. Parks aside, the D&SNGR (Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad) offers its own wealth of brilliant activities.

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