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 …
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 …
Michigan is full of natural beauty. From dramatic cliffs to towering sand dunes to car free islands, this five day Michigan itinerary covers a lot of variety. You’ll work your way from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, down and across the Mackinac Bridge, and along Lake Michigan until you reach Traverse City …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is famous for its large and dramatic sand dunes towering over Lake Michigan. While the dunes can be fun to climb, they can also be a physical challenge. So instead, for those who want to experience the sand dunes along Lake Michigan, there’s another, better trail. The Sleeping Bear Point …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of gorgeous views and there’s loads of great hikes that you can do. My favorite of these is the Chapel Mosquito Loop which takes you through the forest to a waterfall before continuing on along the gorgeous cliffs of Lake Superior. You’ll visit one more waterfall before returning to …
It’s no secret that I love a good scenic drive. With all of the incredible scenery in the US national parks, there’s no shortage of great scenic drives. While I don’t believe that you should pick your next national park based solely on which park has the best scenic drive (though I’ve done it), it …
