Whether you are a new arrival or a native Texan, it doesn’t take long to recognize the size and diversity of the Lone Star State. From the High Plains of the Panhandle to the tropics of South Texas, the state stretches an amazing 906 miles...
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Winter camping. The idea conjures up images of frozen toes and sagging, snowy tents. But don't let that deter you from what can be the most memorable camps of your life. Perfect hiking temps, bright stars, and zero bugs are just a few reasons to escape...
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Asheville is, no-doubt, an adventure lover’s landing pad. Bisected by the Blue Ridge Parkway and French Broad River, this town has easy access adventure, restaurants for days, and more beer per square inch than the Hofbrauhaus during Oktoberfest. But maybe, just maybe, you’re a tiny...
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Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, and we know there are more than a few of you procrastinators who have yet to find the perfect gift for your Pops. That’s where we (and quick online shipping!) come in clutch. We put together a list of...
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Kentucky is a state diverse in its tourism opportunities. From an outdoor perspective, the center of the state has numerous lakes where you can spend day after summer day cooling off from that hot Kentucky sun. Rugged and mountainous eastern Kentucky has its high points,...
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While Montana has maybe 1 million people, you’d never guess it by visiting one of the state’s national parks in the middle of summer tourist season. Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park are mesmerizing and definitely worth a visit, but the exceptional scenery doesn’t stop outside...
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[caption id="attachment_4388" align="alignleft" width="300"] One of the ridges and the lay of the land in the southern part of the monument[/caption] On December 28, 2016, in one of his last actions in office, President Obama used the 1906 Antiquities Act to create two new national monuments....
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Because of its deep canyon setting and lower elevation, Havasupai has warmer weather than what you might find on the rim of the Grand Canyon above. This makes it a perfect year-round vacation destination! The new edition of Exploring Havasupai by Greg Witt has a seasonal breakdown...
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During the past couple of years, I have grown quite fond of traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). It isn’t the easiest place in the world to get to. You either have to drive to and then ferry from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, or fly...
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You broached the subject of romantic camping on Valentine’s Day after reading our blog post last week. Your partner either hesitantly or enthusiastically agreed. So...
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