Have you been to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley? It’s a beautiful part of Virginia for outdoor activities, roughly 150 miles long with mountains, national forests, quaint small towns, the Shenandoah River, state parks, and Shenandoah National Park. The national park has miles of hiking trails and dozens of scenic overlooks with far-reaching mountain views. During the…
The weather is turning colder, and ready or not, holiday music will soon be in the air. If you are looking for festive fun, Washington DC in December offers activities ranging from traditional holiday shows to outdoor shopping and seasonal displays. With temperatures generally in the 40’s and 50’s, it’s good weather for the many…
Summer doesn’t officially end until the third week of September but it seems like as soon as August is over, all thoughts turn to fall. It’s one of my favorite times to travel and not just because of the colorful fall foliage. It’s a chance to enjoy outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and city…
It’s hard to describe the grandeur and beauty of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Snow-capped mountain peaks, meadows, tundra, wildlife, and beautiful alpine lakes can be found within the over 265,000 acres that make up the park. Once you arrive, you will understand why this park typically ranks in the top five national parks…
When you think of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, you probably imagine it’s all about the well-known Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address. And rightly so, as Gettysburg National Military Park sees over one million visitors a year. Tours have blossomed in the area, expanding access to historical sites by car, foot, bike, segway, and horseback….
Have you heard of beautiful Estes Park, Colorado? Its proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park—just minutes down the road—makes it the perfect place to stay when visiting the park. Even if you don’t plan to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, there are plenty of things to do in Estes Park. Getting there from Denver is…
(Updated January, 2026) Just a few short hours from Miami is a place where palm trees sway in the breeze, restaurants and tiki bars pop up along the blue-green water, and colorful signs greet you at many of the local shops. It’s the Florida Keys, a chain of islands connected from Key Largo to Key…
One of my favorite things about the Mid-Atlantic area is the seemingly never-ending places to explore. And what better way to see them than from a bike trail. Besides the physical benefits of getting out on a bicycle, it’s the perfect way to view an area from a different perspective. One scenic bike…
Since I was a little girl, I have visited Rehoboth Beach, Delaware almost every summer. We would spend at least a week or two at the beach during the summer, along with weekends in the spring and fall, staying at our family cottage in nearby Dewey Beach. My childhood memories are filled with days…
What do a bonsai museum, cherry blossoms, and the National Herb Garden have in common? Visitors can find all three and much more at the fabulous US National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. A true gem in the city, this 451-acre facility less than 15 minutes from the U.S. Capitol was established by Congress in 1927 as…