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Take a Day Trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Boston

Each community on the island has different features, like shopping, fishing, or rural beauty, that are different from the last.

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Finding Out the Mystery of Devil’s Tower

Devil’s Tower is a place that lingers in the mind. It’s a journey worth taking, a chance to experience the energy of a truly remarkable place. 

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Ultimate Michigan Coastal Road Trip Guide: Lighthouses and Legends

Forget the ocean – look no further than Michigan for a truly unique coastal adventure. If you’re looking for a unique adventure and a beautiful drive, a Michigan coastal road trip should top your list. Why? There are 129 lighthouses in Michigan and 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. Plus, Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state, dozens in the lower portion alone. Though I didn’t plan to see them all, or not even many. This fact spurred me to realize I hadn’t seen enough of the Michigan coastline. So, I set off on a road trip. Michigan’s West Coast Van Buren State Park I began my Michigan coastal road trip in Van Buren State Park on the lower west side of the state. Van Buren State Park, just a few miles south of South Haven, encompasses 400 acres along Lake Michigan. The park has a mile-long sandy beach, high dune formations, a big campground, and woodland trails. The big, old-growth trees are perfectly spaced for a hammock, and I set mine up first thing. The campsites are large and wooded, and just through the trees is Lake Michigan. From most spots in the campground, a 20-minute hike will […]

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Hike to this Special Hanging Lake in Colorado

The geologic processes at this rare lake create perfect turquoise water and hanging plants rarely seen anywhere else in the states.

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Scenic Drives and More in Rocky Mountain National Park

Take a drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. Here are a few things you can do or see along the way.

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Visit a Rare Titanic Grave Site and Museum

The Titanic grave site and museum in Halifax is home to one of the world’s most grim and riveting stories. You’ll be surprised that you don’t know the half of it. There’s much more than James Cameron depicted in “Titanic,” including a cemetery with over 150 graves of Titanic’s victims. The Titanic exhibit is part of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I stopped by while on a nearly two-year-long solo road trip around the United States, Mexico and Canada. The story of the Titanic’s sinking is fascinating. When I learned there was a museum and grave site, off I went to explore. As a taphophile, I’ve often visited cemeteries worldwide if there’s a good story, unique beauty, or famous graves. All in the same section, one hundred and fifty Titanic grave sites fit the bill. I drove into Halifax from my rural Canadian hideaway. It was someplace in the middle of nowhere (Stewiacke), just over an hour away. Many revere Canada for its spacious, rolling countryside and this road trip to the city did not disappoint. I passed many signs warning, “Moose Crossing,” alas, I never crossed any and my hunt continued. Titanic history […]

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17 Best Things To Do In New Orleans During Daytime

New Orleans is a city where there is always something to do day or night. This post feature the daytime activities.

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15 Things to Do in Kona, Hilo and Beyond on Big Island

Active travelers will find the Big Island, Hawaii, from Kona to Hilo, Waimea and beyond, a fascinating paradise with many sites to explore.

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Learning New Orleans Yatspeak and Slang

When visiting New Orleans, you must learn some some slang and yatspeak to blend in and understand the conversation.

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Hiking the Famous Napali Coast Kalalau Trail

The Kalalau Trail provides the only land access to the Napali Coast on Kauai. It's worth it if you enjoy rare beauty.

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