United States
The United States is made up of 50 states that vary in landscape, climate, and culture. You can visit the many vibrant and exciting cities around the country or spend time exploring the varying landscapes and national parks. There are 63 National Parks that offer incredible nature and unique experiences. Relax on one of the many beaches in Maui, go skiing in the mountains in Colorado, or shop in Soho in New York City. There is so much to see and do in the US that it can get overwhelming to plan a trip. Choose a state below and read the guides to help you plan your next trip.
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Best Things to Do in White Sands National Park
Located in New Mexico, White Sands National Park is the largest gypsum dunefield in the world at 275 square miles. White Sands was a National Monument from 1933, but designated a National Park in 2019 making it the 62nd US
Temecula Weekend Getaway
Temecula Valley is a beautiful wine region in southern California. Located not far from San Diego, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles, Temecula offers a great weekend getaway. Temecula Valley is smaller than the popular Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, but
5 Most Underrated National Parks in the U.S. You Must Visit
The United States has 63 incredible national parks. You have probably heard of the popular Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, and Yellowstone. Not far from all these well known national parks are breathtaking parks that are often missed. After spending time
Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Park: Best Views and Hikes
Waimea Canyon State Park and Koke’e State Park are both incredible and very different state parks located next to each other along highway 550 in Kauai. Waimea Canyon State Park is known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, with
4-Day Kauai Itinerary: Best Things to Do
Kauai is the oldest Hawaiian island where you can see the Na Pali Coast, stunning beaches, incredible views, and breathtaking hikes. The Na Pali Coast is a coastline of high cliffs, waterfalls, and lush green valleys. You can see the
Day Trip to Channel Islands National Park: Santa Cruz Island
A day trip to Channel Islands National Park, Santa Cruz Island, is a perfect way to spend a vacation day. Channel Islands National Park is located off the coast of California and is made up of five islands: Anacapa Island,
Yellowstone National Park Weekend Itinerary
Yellowstone National Park is a unique national park that protects an area where large volcanic eruptions happened with the latest an estimated 631,000 years ago. The park has diverse wildlife including bison, wolves, bighorn, elk, grizzly bears, black bears, and
Best Things To Do in a Weekend in Portland
This vibrant city has unique cafes and boutiques, markets that make you feel like you’re in Europe, and countless microbreweries. I lived in Portland for a summer and completely fell in love with the city. Below was what I usually
Guide to Oregon Wine Country: Willamette Valley
Visit Willamette Valley, Oregon Wine Country, for a relaxing and delicious wine filled day! Oregon is best known for their Pinot Noir, my favorite. Many of the vineyards are family owned, and you can even get to meet the owners at
Best Hikes Near Phoenix
Phoenix is surrounded by many mountains and lakes, offering unique hikes with great views. On the hiking trails near Phoenix you can find caves, different species of cacti, lakes, and varying views. After hiking around the Phoenix for four years,
Best Long Weekend Road Trips from Phoenix
You just realized that you have a three day weekend coming up and want to plan a road trip but need some ideas. Road trips are a great way to save money and are easy to plan last minute since
10 Best Weekend Road Trips from Phoenix
After exploring around Phoenix for a few years, this is my list of the 10 best weekend road trips from Phoenix. Choose your destination for your next weekend getaway from Phoenix from these incredible locations ranging from white sand dunes,
Weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a beautiful park with 14,000 ft peaks, picture perfect lakes, waterfalls, and endless hiking trails. Two days is a great amount of time to see the highlights of the park and will allow you to
Best Hikes in Arches National Park
Arches National Park has over 2,000 documented arches. The arches were created by water, ice, extreme temperatures, and underground salt movement. Arches National Park is located in Southeast Utah, about 5 miles from Moab. The best time to go to Arches
Guide to Canyonlands National Park in One Day
Offering incredible canyon views, Canyonlands National Park makes you feel like you are on a different planet. The canyons were formed by millions of years of erosion of sedimentary rock. The Green River and Colorado River carved into the rock