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10 Things to do this Autumn in Upstate South Carolina

Colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, football, brisk weather, pumpkin everything….there really is no better season than the fall. South Carolina does not typically come to mind first when planning ...

Attraction of the Week: Reunion Tower in Dallas

Dallas is most well-known for being home to “America’s Team” The Cowboys, amazing employment opportunities, and Dealey Plaza: site of the JFK assassination. Endless suburbia is ...

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The must-do in Dallas is visiting the beautiful Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This world-class attraction opened in 1984, making it one of America’s newest gardens. It is repeatedly ranked ...

Attraction of the Week: City of Rocks

City of Rocks, an otherworldly geologic wonder in Southwestern New Mexico, is one to add to your bucket list of oddball roadside attractions. This is a really cool place that I recommend taking some ...

Silver City, New Mexico: A Beautiful Respite from the Desert Heat

While living in Tucson for several years, Mike and I had the opportunity to check out many unique places we might not have seen otherwise. As it is still quite hot here in September, we decided to ...

50 Mesmerizing Attractions in the Southwest

The Southwest is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world. This dazzling region of the country is a prime place to plan an adventurous, active, outdoorsy vacation. The ...

Tombstone: The Town too Tough to Die

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 ...

40+ Must-Do’s in and around Las Vegas

Long gone are the days where the prime activity in Vegas is gambling. Today, you can spend an entire weekend exploring The Strip and beyond without even a second thought of hitting the slots ever ...

Chiricahua National Monument: “The Wonderland of Rocks”

Chiricahua National Monument, a unique natural wonder featuring rare & fascinating rock formations, is the hidden gem of Southern Arizona. Mike and I have been taking so many incredible daytrips ...

8 Great Daytrips to Escape the Phoenix Heat

While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. The Phoenix metro area is a bit limited in terms of indoor attractions. Besides a ...