Maine is a favorite among visitors to New England. There’s the beautiful coastline, Acadia National Park, delicious food, cute small towns, and so much more. While you could easily spend several weeks exploring every nook and cranny of this state, many don’t have that time. On my most recent trip to Maine, I had a …
There are so many great places to hike in Acadia National Park but one of the most popular is near Jordan Pond. This large body of water is surrounded by mountains on nearly all sides giving fantastic views from the shores and from the top of the surrounding mountains. There are numerous trails in the …
One of the most popular hikes at Acadia National Park is the Beehive Trail. It’s an adventurous trail that takes you along open cliff edges and up metal rungs and ladders that are drilled into the mountain rocks. Your reward for hiking this trail is trail is a sweeping view of the surrounding area. You’ll …
Acadia National Park is full of great hiking opportunities, but many of these hikes can be difficult because of the uneven terrain and seemingly endless rock scrambling. On my first day at Acadia, I hiked the Jordan Cliffs and my quads took such a beating that I changed my plans for my second day to …
Acadia National Park is famous for its rocky trails and mountains as well as its coastal views. With just one day in Acadia National Park, you’ll have to be efficient with your time if you want to see as much as possible. The park is big and if you only have one day, it helps …
Acadia National Park is full of natural beauty. From the rocky, coastal views to mountain summits, you’ll find a lot to see and a lot to do. As you make your way through the park, you’ll inevitably find yourself on Park Loop Road. As the name suggests, this road loops through the park on a …
Amsterdam is a busy city with loads to do. You’ll find art museums, walking tours, canal tours, plenty of history, and so much more. But sometimes you just need a break or something to change up your typical sightseeing. That’s where these day trips from Amsterdam come in. From charming small towns to bustling big …
Las Vegas is a hub for tourism and while there is plenty to do in the city itself, there’s also so much to do just outside of Las Vegas. In fact, every time I’ve been to Las Vegas, it’s because I’m starting or ending some type of road trip in the region. I’ve you’re planning …
Located near Traverse City, Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is most famous for its towering sand dunes along Lake Michigan. Yes, they are fun to run down (though very tiring to climb up), but there is so much more to do besides just running through sand dunes. From hikes to bikes to museums to …
Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of dramatic and jaw dropping views. The colorful cliffs tower over Lake Superior and are without a doubt the highlight of this area. But beyond the views, there’s great hiking trails, scenic cruises, kayaking tours, and even more. Whether you have one day or …
