Posts in Category: Free things to do

Hiking Hotspot: Yellow Branch Falls

Yellow Branch falls is one of many gorgeous waterfalls in the Upstate SC region. This one is located about an hour from Greenville, thus making it the perfect daytrip for those looking to explore ...

7 Roadside/No Hike Required Waterfall Wonders in the Carolinas

Spectacular waterfalls dominate the rustic natural lands of both Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. There are over 200 incredible waterfalls to explore in North Carolina alone. For ...

10 Best Free Things to do in (and near) Orlando

Orlando is probably the furthest you can get from a budget friendly tourist destination. Our last trip to Universal to visit the new Epic Park easily ran us several thousand dollars and that’s ...

Nostalgic 80’s & 90’s movie filming locations

The early 80’s through mid 90’s was by far the decade for awesome movies & music, and thus, exploring these iconic movie filming sites has become a passion of mine. Almost every ...

Attraction of the Week: The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

The Smithsonian Portrait Gallery is an unexpected D.C. gem. While it is not as widely talked about as other museums in this city, it was easily one of my favorite stops. Like all the other ...

Hiking Hotspot: Pima Canyon in the Catalina Foothills

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 ...

10 must-do’s in Washington D.C.

I finally visited D.C. for the first time a few years ago and I have to say I was impressed. The Capitol Hill area was much nicer than I was expecting and everything was easily walkable from our ...

Hiking Hotspot: Brins Mesa in Sedona

Sedona is a picture-perfect destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts: my favorite hiking destination anywhere. Brins Mesa is just one of numerous awe-inspiring “red rock wonderland” ...

Attraction of the Week: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Visiting all the wonderful museums is by far my favorite thing to do on any trip to D.C. The National Mall is easily the top tourist attraction to add to your bucket list. A wonderful combination of ...

Hiking HotSpot: Dripping Springs Natural Area

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. This small city in Southern New Mexico is a popular ...