While 2020 has not shaped up to be a great one for traveling, it’s given us a chance to discover the fun and excitement of local travel. Maybe the Christkindl Markets in Germany are out of reach this year, but there’s great joy to discover closer to home. Here in the Triangle — an area […]
Historic Occoquan: Great Washington, DC Day Trip!
Whether you’re planning day trips from DC, passing through the area on I-95 or planning a visit to a quaint, historic town, the Town of Occoquan, Virginia should make the list! Updated October 2020 Vacationing in Washington, D.C. is amazing. There’s so much to do. But, the hustle and bustle of the big city can […]
15 of the best restaurants in St. Simons Island, GA
When looking for the best restaurants on St. Simons Island, there’s no shortage of places to choose from. With so many tasty options, from burgers to seafood, from quick bites to five course dinners, there’s a great choice for everyone. But the absolute best restaurants on St. Simons Island? Start with this guide to the […]
Historic North Carolina attractions: Carvers Creek State Park
When I travel, I love visiting historic destinations. I also love hiking and outdoor activities. When history and outdoor destinations come together, it’s pretty much perfect! That’s where one of the newest North Carolina attractions, Carvers Creek State Park, comes in. Carvers Creek State Park is just outside of Fayetteville, in Spring Lake, North Carolina. […]
Discover Ohio: Road trip through Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati
Did you know that Ohio is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States? It’s true! Ohio is in “the heart of it all,” an easy drive from more than 60% of the nation’s population. Not only that, but Ohio has loads to do whatever your interests. History buff? Ohio is home […]
Fun things to do in Erie, PA
This year sure hasn’t shaped up the way it should. Today, I was supposed to be on a plane to discover all the fun things to do in Erie, PA. Instead, I’m at home, writing a virtual guide to the fun attractions in Erie, with hopes I will get there later this summer. If you’re […]
Top things to do in the Lehigh Valley
In February, I was invited to discover things to do in the Lehigh Valley, PA. Before my trip, hosted by Discover Lehigh Valley, all I knew about things to do in Bethlehem, PA came from a Billy Joel song. Needless to say, there’s lots more to Bethlehem, Easton and Allentown, PA than I could have […]
10 reasons to vacation at Gulf State Park in Alabama
Between the popular vacation towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama, sits the region’s shining jewel, Gulf State Park. Covering more than 6,200 acres, Gulf Shores State Park is home to three fresh water lakes, a golf course, the Gulf State Park Campground, cabins, the Gulf State Park Pier and 2 1/2 miles […]
Exploring the Shenandoah mountains
Before the world turned upside down, I was looking forward to a quaint trip to the Shenandoah mountains to explore some of the small towns in the Shenandoah Valley. While my trip to the Shenandoah Valley had to be canceled (let’s say paused), that doesn’t mean we can’t take a virtual tour together, right? And, […]
Ice hiking the Ricketts Glen Falls Trail
Last summer, I saw the Ricketts Glen State Park waterfalls for the first time and absolutely fell in love! This 7.2 mile loop trail is the most beautiful waterfall trail I have ever seen. So, when the tourism board and Valley to Summit Guided Wilderness Adventures invited me to ice hike the Ricketts Glen Falls […]