If you have ever visited or driven through Gatlinburg, you probably have noticed that almost the entirety of the town is loaded with cheesy & gimmicky attractions. If there ever was a tourist trap, it’s definitely Gatlinburg. While majority of the attractions are a bit on the tacky side, ...

Anyone interested in history, politics, architecture, and/or art, must put a trip to Washington DC on their bucket list. The National Mall is home to an amazing assortment of world class museums, galleries, and of course, stunning monuments dedicated to influential historical figures and events. ...

The Smithsonian Portrait Gallery is an unexpected D.C. gem, not as highly touted as the more popular museums, however, just as fascinating and worthy of your time. Like all the other Smithsonian museums in The National Mall, admission to the Portrait Gallery is free! It’s a nice refreshing ...

Pima Canyon is a beautiful hike located in the Catalina Foothills, a gorgeous upscale neighborhood of Tucson. This canyon is located within the Pusch Ridge Wilderness area in the mesmerizing Santa Catalina Mountains. While just about every hike in Tucson is worth considering due to the shear ...

Tucson, Arizona is a mesmerizing Southwestern vacation destination. For anyone who appreciates the rare beauty of the desert, Tucson is one of the best places for exploring the exotic fauna and flora up close. Located within the Sonoran desert, Tucson is one of the few places in the world where ...

Sedona is a wonderland of beauty – a picture-perfect destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts. Brins Mesa is just one of numerous awe-inspiring Sedona “red rock wonderland” hiking trails to add to your must-do list. Although it is not the most scenic in town, it is still a worthy ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the premier attractions in Washington, D.C. The National Mall sees over 25 million visitors a year – more than Yellowstone, Yosemite, & the Grand Canyon combined. A wonderful combination of museums, monuments, memorials, and ...

The Organ mountains, named as so for the needle like spires that resemble organ pipes, provide a dramatic backdrop for the city of Las Cruces, NM. This small city in Southern New Mexico is a popular base location for adventure seekers. Outdoor lovers and fitness buffs seeking to explore all the ...

Picacho Peak is a gorgeous state park located on I-10 about halfway between Casa Grande and Tucson, Arizona. This park makes for a refreshing break for any roadtrippers making the lengthy (and boring) drive through Southern Arizona. The striking 3374 foot peak really juts out spectacularly amongst ...

Across the US, you will only find a limited number of free zoos. One of these happens to be the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. As this zoo is one of only 3 US zoos home to pandas, there is a great incentive to make room for the zoo during your D.C. visit. If […]