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Indiana Dunes: Hiking up Devil’s Slide

Indiana Dunes is a gorgeous escape located just under an hour from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. The soft, white sand beaches are so beautiful with the iconic sand dunes and incredible views of ...

5 Lake Erie Beaches to Visit Near Cleveland

Lake Erie is a beautiful summer destination for nature lovers, seaglass collectors, and anyone else who just loves being by the water. It is the 4th largest of the 5 Great lakes. About 316 of ...

An Alligator Watching Hotspot in Tarpon Springs, Florida

I have spent many weekends enjoying the quiet nature preserves of northern Pinellas County. This portion of the Tampa Bay region is so much less touristy. No matter which city you find yourself in, ...

Winter in Cleveland Bucket List

It’s pretty easy to stay active during Cleveland’s spring and summer season. With a national park located just 30 min outside of the city and the wonderful Metroparks system, plus Lake ...

Biking in Tucson: The Best Rides

Tucson is rated one of the best places to live and vacation if you love biking, whether it be mountain or road biking. Bicycling Magazine ranked it one of America’s best biking cities. After ...

Snowshoeing in Flagstaff: The Most Gorgeous Destinations

Snowshoeing is one of my favorite winter workouts. It allows me to continue hitting the trails year-round, no matter how much snow is on the ground. It burns a ton of calories and is much more ...

Blue Hen Falls: A Steep Trek to a Dazzling Ohio Waterfall

This winter break in the Cleveland metro we experienced some major weather swings. One day, we would receive several inches of snow, the next it would be sunny and 60 degrees. While I prefer ...

Ashtabula: A Beautiful Fall Day Trip near Cleveland

As soon as autumn rolls around, I love to leaf peep, enjoy fall treats, and attend any local festivals. I really love the 4 season climate of the Midwest and this is my favorite time of year. While ...

Cleveland Autumn Bucket List: Hiking, Leaf Peeping, & More

Fall is the best time of the year in the Cleveland metro. The hideous summer heat and humidity have finally gone away. Fall foliage covers all the local parks and beautiful colorful trees liven up ...

Snowshoe: Leaf Peeping in the Mountains of West Virginia

I love everything about the fall season – the cool temps, the start of the holiday season, hiking, pumpkin treats, and most of all, beautiful leaf peeping. The mountains of West Virginia see ...