Average summer temps in the desert can soar over 110 degrees for months on end! After surviving several summers in the Tucson area, I have come with a list of my best tips for surviving the extreme summer heat. From hikings tips, to fantastic indoor attractions to explore, these tips and tricks ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While Pennsylvania is not exactly a hotspot for waterfalls, there are a few breathtaking natural wonders across the state. The tallest waterfalls in the state (Dingmans at 130 ft and Raymondskill at 178 ft) are both located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in the Poconos. The ...

Pennsylvania is home to 124 state parks, with more than 300,000 acres of land available for public recreational use. With a number of these parks easily accessible within an hour drive of Pittsburgh, it’s easy to plan a little time out to get back to nature. Take a break from the city ...

Most tourists visit Pittsburgh during the warm spring and summer months to take advantage of the many parks, scenic overlooks, sporting events, and annual events in the region. However, a winter visit offers the benefits of cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and cheaper hotel rates. The abundance ...