Western North Carolina is an outdoor lover’s paradise, complete with every type of recreational activity you could possibly imagine. The region is home to numerous notable attractions including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 4 ...

Northern Georgia is home to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (part of the scenic Appalachian Mountain range). Blue Ridge is a quaint, picturesque town with a lively, charming downtown. It also has the advantage of being driving distance from many wonderful adventure filled activities and natural ...

Beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia is located near the southern end of The Appalachian Trail, which officially begins at Springer Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. At 2180 miles long, the trail is one of the longest in the world. The popular trail stretches all the way from Springer ...

Niagara Falls is often referred to as one of the “Eighth Wonders of the World,” a term given to amazing places that did not make the original 7 wonders list. Many, myself included, are surprised to find out that this amazing waterfall didn’t make the list. In case you were ...

The Catskills region of New York is a gorgeous place to visit any time of the year. The 4 main counties found within the Catskills (Ulster, Greene, Sullivan, and Delaware) all offer breathtakingly beautiful scenery and plenty of activities & attractions, including: hiking trails, waterfalls, ...

Waterfalls are one of the most scenic natural wonders found on Earth. They can be found in various locations throughout the US. While some are easy to get to, others require a lengthy hike. All waterfalls maintain their own beauty, no matter the size, shape, or intensity of the water flow. There ...

Mike surprised me this year with a relaxing birthday trip to the Catskill Mountains (what a great idea!). Located in the southeastern section of Upstate New York, this tranquil mountain region is the perfect escape from New York City’s crowds, congestion, and pollution. Mike booked 3 nights ...

Mesa Falls and Shoshone Falls are 2 spectacular waterfalls located in southern Idaho. Both are worthy of  a visit or 2 for the breathtaking views, peaceful setting, and prime photo opportunities. I enjoyed my time looking at these falls as much as my visit to Niagara, especially in the case ...

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer trip. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be able to take full advantage of the water based attractions in the sunny, warm weather. Seeing one of the largest falls in the world is definitely an awe-inspiring experience. I ...

Idaho Falls, the largest city in Southeastern Idaho, is nicknamed “the Gateway to Yellowstone,” due to its’ close proximity to America’s First National Park. Asides from being super close to Yellowstone, as well as the Grand Tetons and several other natural wonders, the ...