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 caught myself judging North Dakota before I went. Even though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the North Dakota national park that inspired our country’s conservation efforts, I didn’t expect much. Ask anyone: North Dakota is just a boring plains state. It’s home to Little Missouri National Grassland — that’s one MILLION acres of fields, […]
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What if I told you you could go on a safari without leaving the country? Alaska is a hotspot for animals, a state full of moose, bears, whales, and more. You’ll likely stumble on some no matter where you go, but these are favorites on where to see wildlife in Alaska. All three areas are
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Rocky Mountain National Park captures your heart immediately: snowy summits provide a gorgeous backdrop, alpine forests and fresh air are waiting to be explored, and there’s wildlife everywhere if you’re willing to look. While many people visit on a day trip from Denver, you’ll want 3 days in Rocky Mountain National Park if you want
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Orange Beach and it’s neighbor, Gulf Shores, are one of the country’s worst kept secrets. Northerners shrug off the entire state of Alabama (I hate to say it, but it’s true). No one thinks of traveling there — unless you live in driving distance, and then everyone knows it’s amazing. Way back in 2012, I stumbled on the
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Before I went to Phoenix, I thought of it as a pass-through city on the way to “better” attractions like the Grand Canyon or Sedona. That’s a shame because there are plenty of fun things to do in Phoenix itself. This metropolitan area is an incredible destination for sightDOING: there’s active travel, soft adventure, and
I gained 6 pounds my first month in Buffalo. I was determined to try all the iconic Buffalo foods, some of which I hadn’t had since I was a little girl. I stuffed my face with wings, sponge candy, and half a dozen cup-and-curl pepperoni pizzas. When you eat all that in a month, you
Old Rag Mountain is one of the most popular hikes at Shenandoah National Park, if not #1. It’s a well-deserved ranking and in fact, it’s so much fun I named it one of the top 5 hikes in Virginia. Despite being one of my favorite trails, I had never made the circuit in winter. With
Am I the only one who hates searching for restaurant recommendations and getting a hundred answers? For most travelers, you only have a few days to somehow squeeze in 100 best meals. It’ll never happen, especially somewhere like Asheville NC where practically every restaurant is amazing. That’s why I wanted to narrow down the best
At first glance, Milwaukee seems like any other American city: a few things to check out, but not enough to fly across the country for. I had no idea how special it was until I had to go anyway for a conference and decided I may as well search for unique things to do in
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I was always the last one chosen in high school gym. Football was the worst: I can’t catch a ball to save my life and throwing isn’t much better. So when I invited my family to try a round of fowling in Detroit — that’s football bowling for anyone who’s not in the know —
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