If youāre living in my home city and youāre undecided if nature is your thing, or even if youāre visiting The Windy City and you want to pass on the horns and train rumblings for a while, start your day at this state park that offers hiking, a fort, beautiful canyons, and a WATERFALL!
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Beat the Heat: 5 Unexpected Places to Cool Off This Summer
Is it just us, or do summers feel like they got hotter and hotter every year? Beat the heat this year and take a road trip to get your mind off the sweaty shirt sticking to your back. Whether youāre looking for somewhere with less humidity, cooler temperatures, or just more water to jump in, weāve put together this list of places that are perfect for summer travel!
Top Snow Dog Sled Tours in the U.S.
Although Alaska normally is the first place people think of in reference to snow dog sled tours, there are so many other snowy locations that offer unforgettable sledding experiences! It helps that these locations are a bit closer to home, too. Ranging from California to Minnesota, here are five places you can dog sled to your heart’s content.
7 Unique Bucket List Ideas for Travel in 2022
It’s the beginning of the new year, making it the perfect time to find unique bucket list ideas for this year’s travel adventures! From the East to the West Coast and a bunch of awesome places in-between, we got together some of our favorite hidden gems for you to add to your must-visit list! Happy planning!
16 Real Life Winter Wonderlands in the US
For some of us, spending time in places that are like real life winter wonderlands brings an almost indescribable joy. No doubt the Scandinavians have a word for it (think hygge or koselig) since they truly embrace winter. Being surrounded by snow-covered trees with snow gently falling makes the heart beat a little faster with giddy, child-like excitement!
4 Great Things To Do in Medora, North Dakota
On the western edge of North Dakota, nestled in the hills of the Badlands, is a tiny town named Medora. Although itās located just off Interstate 94, the town isnāt visible from the freeway. Itās a true hidden gem.
The Western Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes are one of the most unique areas in the world. With a total surface area of nearly 32,000 square miles, the lakes span a vast area from New York to Minnesota. This itinerary is going to take you through some of the best the western regions has to offer.
The Epic Coast to Coast Route
From the shores of the Atlantic to the Golden Coast of California, this coast to coast route will take you in a line across the United States from east to west, and will give you a taste of the life of the great American cities and the national parks along the way.
National Parks and Midwest Road Trips
From Chicago all the way down to the tip of Texas, these midwest road trips will take you on adventures right down the middle of the United States. In this trip you will visit America’s second city, with a number of great parks and a trip to the home of Elvis along the way.
6 of the Least Visited National Parks in the Lower 48
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the United States has 63 national parks that feature every kind of geographic location imaginable. From deserts to oceans, grasslands to mountains and everything in between. The most popular (and most visited national parks) boast millions of visitors every year. Some have even started to implement seasonal crowd control and other measures the protect the sacred natural beauty of the national parks.
Looking for a less crowded experience? Try out these six least visited national parks in America’s lower 48. We guarantee youāll find beauty with a little bit of elbow room thrown in for good measure!