When thinking of Los Angeles, the first terms things most people think of include crowds, tourists, Hollywood, traffic, smog, and pollution. With a metro area population of over 12 million, things can get pretty hectic and crowded. However, if you venture into the mountains, you will find pockets ...

Hiking is one of the best activities to incorporate into your vacation. Not only does it allow you to explore a beautiful area of the country that you might otherwise not have seen, it is also free (or at least cheap), an excellent workout, and a perfect opportunity for photography. Hiking ...

Cape Cod, located in the eastern portion of Massachusetts, is one of the most visited destinations on the East Coast. With an abundance of top rated beaches, beautiful parks, plenty of natural recreation, historic lighthouses, and fun tourist attractions, it is no wonder that so many flock to the ...

The Tampa Bay area is home to countless beautiful parks and preserves. The temperate yearly climate gives you plenty of opportunities to walk, enjoy nature, and observe wildlife far away from the beach and mall crowds. Although the summer season can be insanely hot and muggy, you just have to time ...

New England is home to some of the most beautiful architecture in the world. Massachusetts and Rhode Island are no exception. Both of these gorgeous states are comprised of historic towns with charming historic buildings. Many of these buildings are over well over 100 years old. Below I have ...

Weedon Island Preserve is one of your best bets for a peaceful wildlife-filled nature adventure in St. Petersburg. A day exploring the 3190 acre preserve allows you to take a relaxing break from the city and beach congestion, all while discovering new wildlife and taking in beautiful views of the ...

There are so many gorgeous places to explore and activities to enjoy in the “Ocean State” that it would be difficult to condense the many choices into a Top 10 list.  From gorgeous beaches to beautiful natural preserves, Rhode Island is home to some of the most spectacular natural ...

Sarasota’s Siesta Key Beach often ranks near the top of most travel publications “best of” beaches lists. Travel Channel rated it “The Best Sand Beach in America,” in 2004. This is because the sand is 99% quartz. The sand is absolutely soft and beautiful, and it ...

The Tampa Bay area is home to a handful of beautiful parks. One of the best is Lettuce Lake, located near the University of South Florida, in north Tampa. This gorgeous park enables visitors to take a walk along a 3500 foot shaded boardwalk across hardwood swamp forests. The scenery is ...

Although technically located in Treasure Island, the city of St. Petersburg owns and maintains this beach, which happens to be one of the widest on the Gulf coast. At St. Pete Municipal Beach, you will find plenty of room to enjoy the day without any noisy neighbors! If someone is too loud or ...