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New River Gorge: America’s Newest National Park

On a recent move from Pittsburgh to Tampa, we stopped in West Virginia for a night to check out the newest national park, New River Gorge. We thought it would be a cool place to check off our bucket ...

15 Amazing Free Tourist Attractions in the Midwest

From photographing one of the best skylines in the country, to exploring amazing cultural institutions, to hiking at one of the country’s only free national parks, there is plenty of free fun ...

The Best Daytrips from Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh offers many great amenities including world-class museums, top notch skyline views, historic neighborhoods, a lively sports scene, and many great local dining establishments. However, ...

20 Incredible Free Tourist Attractions in the West

From the beautiful Pacific Coast beaches of California, to the stunning Saguaro desert of Arizona, to the mesmerizing red rock formations of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah, natural wonders are abundant ...

9 Things to do indoors in Pittsburgh

I love the ‘Burgh – it’s one of the most underrated cities I’ve lived in. There are so many fun things to do here no matter the season. While the majority of the year, it is ...

Tips for Surviving the Desert Heat

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 ...

5 Free National Parks to Visit

Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Mike and I first visited Yellowstone over a ...

20 Incredible & Free Tourist Attractions in the Northeast

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 ...

15 Hikes with Scenic Water Views

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 ...

20 Spectacular & Free Tourist Attractions in the Southwest

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 ...