Some of the best travel in the world is in the United States! With so many different regions to choose from, you’re sure to find a city or state that’s perfect for your personality and interests. I’ve got travel guides for most of the county, all easily sorted so you can find what you’re looking for. Start browsing or reading these articles to get information on what to see, where to go, what it costs, and how to plan your next travel adventure in the USA.
This post was originally written in 2016 but updated again in 2018 and most recently in 2021 to reflect new openings and other changes in Richmond, Virginia. It took me six years to buy a house and admit that the city is “home” but now that I have, it’s time I share my thoughts on […]
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This post was originally written in 2013 but was updated several times over the years (most recently in June 2021). When I first moved to Richmond, I thought the best part about the city was its central location. Near mountains, the beach, and the nation’s capital, it’s ironic that my answer was based on proximity to
One thing I figured out quickly for my Arkansas vacation was just how few hotels there are. In this part of the world, the extra space and privacy of a Buffalo River cabin isn’t just a luxury, it’s basically a necessity. That wasn’t a bad thing…I mean, who would complain about gorgeous outdoor decks, expansive
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The Boxley Valley elk herds are one of the country’s great wildlife reintroduction stories. As other animal populations have struggled, elk have flourished in this area — giving visitors an awesome chance to see elk in Arkansas. I’ve done enough wildlife travel to know that nothing is guaranteed so I was hopeful (but not optimistic)
In a little town called Ponca, there’s a mighty big river. For 153 miles, the Buffalo River flows past bluffs and woods and waterfalls, creating a scenic journey throughout a large stretch of Northwest Arkansas. Seeing it all requires days of dedication, either hiking or paddling (and several nights camping). While that was more than
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In the northwest corner of Arkansas, there’s a national park site everyone overlooks. The Buffalo National River — America’s first national river, to be precise — is 36,000 acres of natural playground hidden in plain sight. How the National Park Service manages to hide something that large is beyond me but I’ll bet most of
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After spending a week hiking in Leadville, you can bet I worked up a serious appetite. Everything is harder at 10,000 feet in atltitude which basically just means I gave my permission to eat to my heart’s content while I was in town. And with so many great Leadville restaurants to choose from — at
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I’ve wanted to go to Meow Wolf in Santa Fe ever since I first heard of it. To be honest, I didn’t even really understand what it was — I just need the photos were intriguing and the mystery made it even more enticing. But realistically, any attraction that’s labeled as “immersive” piques my interest.
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One of the reasons New Mexico is so cool is because it has tremendous geological formations that no one outside the state knows about. And unlike national parks, these wilderness areas are sparsely visited so you won’t be jockeying for the perfect photo. You can enjoy it all in peace. On my most recent trip
The American side of Niagara Falls got shafted: we don’t have the same full-frontal views of the waterfalls that Canada boasts. Everything is either a partial view or a side glance…except we do have one major advantage because we have Cave of the Winds, which is the best falls experience on either side of the
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