Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Planning your annual vacation around one of the 63 national parks (424 national park sites) makes for a great budget friendly trip. Vacations ...

The Northeast is a beautiful and exciting region of the United States. Both New England and the Mid Atlantic states are typically included, and thus, there is an abundance of geographically diverse recreational areas, as well as historic cities to explore. From America’s most populated city, ...

Hiking is a wonderful way to explore the natural flora and fauna of a new area, birdwatch, get in some exercise and sunshine, and enjoy some fantastic scenery. Featured below are 15 wonderful easy-moderate hikes, each featuring a beautiful vista of a creek, lake, the coast, or any other body of ...

The Southwestern US is home to some of the most amazing natural wonders in the country. From beautiful underrated national parks, to the Saguaro studded Sonoran desert, to ancient million year old red rock formations, to beautiful high altitude pine and aspen forests, there is a gorgeous place to ...

Orlando is no longer just a destination for families and kids (and really never has been!). The theme parks are great for both the young and young at heart. In fact, when Disney opened the Magic Kingdom he said that it was a place “where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and […]

From the enchanting Appalachian mountains, to the white sand Florida Gulf Coast beaches, to rich historical cities, there is something interesting to see and do in the Southeast no matter your travel destination. Below I have featured 20 spectacular tourist attractions in the Southeast, all free ...

Traveling is exciting, however, it can also be very expensive. When you factor in flying, hotels, and costly meals, oftentimes, there is not much left over for fun. Fortunately, for those on a tight budget, there are plenty of free attractions available pretty much everywhere, whether it be a ...

Pittsburgh is a city known for sports, bridges, and scenic views. While most attractions are crowded with lots of tourists, families, and big groups, there are a number of romantic destinations to consider if you are seeking something to do that is both fun and low-key. All of Pittsburgh date ...

What to do when the forecast calls for rain in Pittsburgh? The many parks, zoo, bike trails, overlooks, and walkable neighborhoods are best explored during the warmer drier months. Luckily, there are many indoor attractions including top notch museums and theaters. Add in malls, movie theaters, ...

If you take any time out to explore Orlando outside of the Disney and Universal parks, you will find that there is much to do. From huge shopping malls, to nature preserves, to museums, to fun themed restaurants, there is a bit of something for everyone in “The City Beautiful.” So on ...