Jewel Cave National Monument is located in western South Dakota and is a must see on any visit to the Black Hills. While some people may get more focused on nearby Wind Cave National Park, the two caves are very different and each is worth a visit. Now, I’ll admit that when I was planning …
Colorado 5 Day Itinerary: 3 Great Options
Colorado is a big state with so much to see and do. There’s four national parks, some great cities, and more outdoor adventures than you could imagine. If you love being outdoors, try to give yourself as much time as possible. But, if you are limited on your vacation time, here’s three great options for …
The Best Things to Do at Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is a national park that surprised me. I didn’t have a lot of knowledge about Joshua Tree National Park until I started planning out my trip. It was more of “it’s a national park and I want to visit all US national parks one day”, so I’d have to go to Joshua Tree …
Top Things to Do in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is a national park that surprised me. In my head, when I thought about Death Valley, I pictured a barren wasteland. While that image does exist in some areas of the park, you’ll find much more than that. There’s scenic drives, incredible overlooks, hiking, and much more. Top Things to Do in Death …
Arizona 5 Day Itinerary: Two Great Templates
Arizona is a state with a lot to offer and you could easily spend weeks here exploring every nook and cranny. Most of us don’t have that time luxury and have to limit what we can see. If you only have a few short days, here’s two templates for a 5 day Arizona itinerary. Option …
How to Explore Chicago from the River
One of my favorite things about Chicago is its skyline. Its architecture feels so different from many other American cities and taking in the architecture from different angles is one of the best things you can do on your visit. Yes, you can wander the through the Chicago Loop and look up, but you can …
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
I’ve been lucky to visit Chicago several times over the course of my lifetime. Of course, it helps that I’ve lived within a three hour drive of Chicago for most of my life. As long as I followed south right along Lake Michigan, I’d eventually hit Chicago, IL. Over numerous visits, I’ve done almost all …
Tips for Visiting the St. Louis Arch
One of the easiest national parks in the United States to visit is a park that doesn’t feel like a national park. Typically, we think of mountains and forests and epic nature, but that’s not what you’ll find at Gateway Arch National Park. St. Louis’s Arch is a symbol of the city and a must …
Washington DC to Savannah GA – 11 Days on the US East Coast
The United States East Coast has a lot to offer, and with a short vacation it’s impossible to see it all. Still, with only a little time, my mom and I crammed in as much as we possibly could in just ten days (not counting travel days). And it was a lot! We visited three …
Tips for Visiting the Biltmore Estate
Most visits to Asheville, North Carolina wouldn’t be complete without touring the Biltmore Estate. This estate is massive and a highlight is touring its over the top mansion. In this post, I will give you all of the information and tips you need for visiting to the Biltmore Estate. About the Biltmore Estate This massive …