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5 Spectacular Fall Color Hikes near Pittsburgh

5 Spectacular Fall Color Hikes near Pittsburgh

It’s leaf peeping season in Pittsburgh. Golden, red, and yellow leaves cover the trees and trails at local parks. There is a refreshing chill in the air. Fall festivals are in full swing. ...

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Get back to Nature: 6 Pittsburgh Parks to Explore

Get back to Nature: 6 Pittsburgh Parks to Explore

I love the city of Pittsburgh (in fact, I think it is one of the most underrated), but it can get pretty busy during the summer months. While Mike and I head to a lot of the big touristy attractions ...

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The Best Urban Bike Paths

The Best Urban Bike Paths

Biking is one of my favorite spring and summer workouts. Taking a bike ride is a great way to enjoy the city sights, all while getting in a great workout and some fresh air. Not to mention, ...

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5 Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls to See

5 Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls to See

Since moving to Asheville, I have spent many weekends driving, hiking, and exploring waterfalls on the Parkway. During the hotter summer months, I like coming up here to enjoy the cooler temps ...

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5 Places to Enjoy the Beautiful Pittsburgh Skyline

5 Places to Enjoy the Beautiful Pittsburgh Skyline

“The City of Bridges” skyline frequently ranks right up there amongst the best in the US. I would put Chicago at number 1, NYC at number 2, followed by the amazing & underrated ...

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Attraction of the Week: Edgewater Park in Cleveland

Attraction of the Week: Edgewater Park in Cleveland

Since moving to a suburb of Cleveland, Mike and I have been truly impressed with the number of beautiful parks we have access to. I always knew there was a national park because we rode the Towpath ...

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Attraction of the Week: Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Attraction of the Week: Cuyahoga Valley National Park

While everyone has heard of Yellowstone, The Grand Canyon, and The Smoky Mountains amongst others, many are unaware of the more off-the-beaten path national parks in our country. One of these such ...

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10 Moderate Waterfall Hikes near Asheville

10 Moderate Waterfall Hikes near Asheville

I had never even visited the Asheville region until relocating here. Sure, I knew of the city’s reputation as a foodie oasis, but I was unaware of the stunning nature surrounding the city. To ...

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Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum

Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum

Pittsburgh is an underrated city with lots of unique sights to explore. During my time living here, I have discovered a few hidden gems. If you are into quirky, oddball attractions, then you will ...

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Things to do in Highlands: A Cool High Altitude Escape in North Carolina

Things to do in Highlands: A Cool High Altitude Escape in North Carolina

At 4111 feet, Highlands is one of the highest elevated towns in North Carolina. The small community of just over 1000 residents is located within the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. The cool ...

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