Michigan is a beautiful place with amazing landscapes, scenery, wonders, and more -- and the best way to explore the Great ...

The Hoosier State isn’t exactly known for its hiking trails, but I think this is unfair. Our hiking trails are wonder-filled ...

Nestled in Northern California’s Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Fern Canyon is a hidden gem that feels like stepping into another world. This lush, green ...

Let’s be honest — we spend more time looking at screens than faces, let alone nature. And there comes a point where we just need a break to disconnect and ...

I love road trips! I’ve driven back and forth across this vast country of ours more times than I can even count at this point, and along the way, I’ve traveled ...

I am the epitome of an animal lover but I have never been a huge fan of zoos. What I do love are up-close-and-personal animal encounters, especially when they ...

I don’t know about you, but when I spend time in nature, I prefer it to be meditative. I don’t mind greeting the occasional passerby, but I’d like the majority ...

We all know how stressful the holiday season can be. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, many of us have a calendar filled with events, parties, and family ...

I moved to Colorado in 2013. Soon after, I heard about an interesting attraction called Bishop Castle. It was in Rye, an off-the-beaten path, small town about ...

When you think about spending one day in Virginia, you might picture a day in Virginia Beach, Richmond, or Charlottesville. But these cities aren’t the only ...

I’ve been visiting Chapin, South Carolina for the holidays for almost two decades now. After my family relocated from Miami, Florida up to this vast wilderness ...

Those looking for a total escape will agree that it doesn’t take much to feel detached from the world: a peaceful setting, a window with a view, or perhaps a ...