Posts in Category: Natural Wonders

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: A Must-Do on any Niagara Vacation

I took my first visit to Niagara Falls many years ago. Since relocating to Cleveland, I planned a return trip as it is a really easy 3.5 hour drive. I always wanted to go back and take the Maid of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The Top Ten Attractions in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is the gem of Arizona. I had the opportunity to live this in gorgeous mountain community for several years, long before it became the tourist hotspot it is today. This small, high altitude ...

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 ...

Hiking Hotspot: Glen Falls in the Nantahala National Forest

Living in Asheville, I take many daytrips all over the magnificent Western North Carolina region to explore natural wonders and waterfalls. The prime benefit of living here to me is not the highly ...

15 Most Picturesque Trails in Arizona

It’s really hard to narrow down the list of most scenic trails in Arizona. Really, the entire state is gorgeous and loaded to the brim with amazing mountain and cacti scenery. I enjoyed every ...