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Exploring Gorgeous Walnut Canyon National Monument in Northern Arizona

Walnut Canyon National Monument is one of the most beautiful places to explore in Northern Arizona. Located just 7 miles outside of Flagstaff, a day trip is easily incorporable into any vacation plans. Historic artifacts have shown that Archaic people occupied the canyon thousands of years ago. ...

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Attraction of the Week: Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas

Barton Springs, a collection of 4 different natural springs (together they are the 4th largest in Texas), has been a popular gathering spot for swimming and picnicking since it was founded by Native Americans back in the 1800’s. In 1918, Andrew Zilker donated the land to the City of Austin, ...

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Aliens in Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, a small city in Southeastern New Mexico, is most well-known for being home to the UFO incident of 1947. Although the alleged crash was 75 miles Northwest of Roswell in the desert, the town is still most frequently associated with UFOs. Over the years, there has been an abundance of ...

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15 Budget Friendly Spring Vacation Destinations

Spring is one of the best times to take a vacation. Unlike the peak summer season, planning a getaway during the less hectic spring season typically brings forth many great benefits, namely hotel and transportation savings, attractive cooler weather, along with fewer crowds. Plus, many summer and ...

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Amelia Island: A Historical Coastal Gem in Northern Florida

Amelia Island is a quiet barrier island, located in the Northernmost portion of Florida, not too far from the Georgia border. The island is one of the Sea Islands, a chain of coastal barrier islands stretching from Northeast Florida to South Carolina. Although the island is conveniently located ...

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15 Spectacular Places in the Northeast

The Northeast is one of the most amazing areas in the country. In addition to being home to some of the country’s largest cities, the region offers a plethora of outdoor activities due to the heavy forest coverage. Maine and New Hampshire take the first and second positions as the most ...

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Vacation Spotlight: Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina is an outdoor lover’s paradise, complete with every type of recreational activity you could possibly imagine. The region is home to numerous notable attractions including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 4 ...

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Attraction of the Week: The National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Jackson Hole is a skier’s paradise with 3 fantastic ski resorts including Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, which averages an incredible 360 inches of snow per year! Grand Targhee (receives over 500 inches of snow per year) and Snow King Resort (offers night skiing) are 2 other options. While ...

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50 Fun Things to do in the Tampa Bay Area

Tampa, Florida is most well known for being home to Busch Gardens, part of the SeaWorld family of amusement parks, and one of the most visited theme parks in the US.  The Florida Aquarium and Zoo Tampa are 2 other notable attractions in the area, popular with both locals and tourists. ...

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3 Days in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island is world famous for being home to some of the best golf courses and tennis clubs in the world, in addition to miles and miles of wide, spotless sandy beaches. This coastal resort town is a popular vacation destination due to the the island’s 12 miles of pristine beaches, ...

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