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.
I’ve been a long-time advocate for shoulder season travel. More often than not, you get smaller crowds and lower prices with only minor trade-offs. Visiting Yellowstone in September is no exception and in fact, fall might be the best time of year to go. Not only will you get traditional shoulder-season benefits, but there are […]
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I was headed happily downhill when I felt the palm of my husband’s hand firmly against my belly. I stopped dead in my tracks, not daring to take another step. I’ve hiked often enough to know that this was his signal to stop — now — without a word being said. My eyes darted every
“I feel like we’re in a scene from The Land Before Time,” I commented. My husband and I were walking through clouds, the fog obscuring our view past twenty feet or so. In front of us, I could make out one of Yellowstone’s mud craters, a hideous gray pool frothing away. My right ear was
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If you only go to one place in South Dakota, you better make it Custer. Somehow this park manages to pack in epic scenic drives, wildlife sightings so easy it’s practically guaranteed, and hikes that take you through the best of the black Hills. Of course, squeezing it all into one day in Custer State
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I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween: it’s too hokey for me. Cake my face with makeup and spend $50 on a costume? No thank you. And don’t get me started on monster slime or edible eyeballs. Nope, not for me. But Sleepy Hollow on Halloween? That’s classy. That’s pumpkins and legends and history
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Frisco was an unexpected find on our Colorado roadtrip. We never had plans of going there — never even gave it a second look — but when bad weather struck in Leadville and cancelled our hiking plans, we followed the radar to a dry patch of sky. It led us to Frisco, a small town
I love hiking whether I’m home or far away and living in Virginia means that there’s no shortage of trails to choose from (with weather that makes them accessible year-round!). This state may be underrated for its outdoor recreation, but it has treasures if you know where to look. Here are the best hikes in Virginia
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If you haven’t been yet, western Colorado is the best part of the state — the San Juan Mountains are extraordinary, with alpine lakes and waterfalls and never-ending forests to enjoy. And although there are many places to stay, Telluride is a frequent favorite. The only problem? The drive from Denver to Telluride is 6+
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Ouray sits in a valley within the San Juan Mountains, so beautiful it’s sometimes referred to as “the Switzerland of America”. It’s a small town that still manages to encompass everything a mountain trip needs. There are a few good restaurants on Main Street, some breweries, gorgeous scenery, outdoor activities, and even hot springs to
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I’ve never been one for scenic drives. Give me my own two feet and I’ll hike to soak up the views — I love catching my breath while my quads burn from a climb. But my husband convinced me to head from Ouray to Telluride over Imogene Pass, a 17.5 mile journey via Ouray’s jeep
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