While the Upstate South Carolina region generally sees a much milder winter than much of the country, the temps are usually still cold enough to limit most outdoor activity. Occasional light snowstorms are not all that uncommon. With daily highs hovering in the low 30’s-upper 50’s on ...

Fall is the perfect time to plan your trip to the beautiful Western North Carolina region. Nestled in the foothills of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a great starting point for exploring various daytrips throughout the region. A huge lineup of seasonal events, vibrant fall ...

The Gulf coast is home to some of the country’s most amazing beaches. In fact, many of the Florida Gulf Coast beaches have been rated at some time or another as “the best.” While Florida’s Gulf side beaches do not shine in the surfing department due to the calmer more ...

Silver City, a small southwestern New Mexico community of just 10,000 residents, origins began as a mining town back in 1878. The scenic community sits at the foot of the Mogollon mountains. Today, Silver City is most popular with retirees seeking a laid-back mountain escape. Due to the proximity ...

Fans of old Western classics featuring the likes of gunslingers like Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday will definitely want to plan a visit to the authentic western town of Tombstone. Located just 2 hours south of Tucson, Arizona, it’s a quick, fun daytrip for those interested in exploring ...

Long gone are the days where the prime activity in Vegas was gambling. Today, you can spend an entire weekend in Vegas without even a second thought of hitting the slots ever crossing your mind. With so many distractions around every corner, many people no longer consider Vegas simply a gambling ...

While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing daytrips to easily escape the brutal Phoenix heat for a weekend. While the Phoenix metro area is home to a number of unique indoor ...

Bisbee, Arizona is a small city located about 92 miles southeast of Tucson, and thus, most popular with Tucson vacationers and locals seeking a quick daytrip. The historic architecture and picturesque location in the Mule Mountains is just one reason tourists are drawn to the town. The abundance ...

Portland is most famous for being one of America’s quirkiest cities. The eccentric city keeps true to its’ famous “Keep Portland Weird” motto. An offbeat destination, Portland offers endless interesting & unique attractions at every turn, thus, making it a great choice ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically diverse of the 4 major US deserts. Surprisingly, a diverse range of plants and animals thrive in the harsh conditions. The Sonoran Desert is the wettest desert on Earth due to the strong summer monsoon season. The resulting lushness of the desert is a ...