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 ...

I grew up all over eastern Iowa. My parents moved from place to place – Tipton, Lowden, Iowa City – before finally settling on the beautiful town of Decorah, ...

Just outside of Jefferson City, Missouri, Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Site offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River and surrounding area.

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 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 ...

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 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 ...