When the weather starts to warm up, anyone in the northern climes longs for sea air and waves. The temps start inching up and the desire for sand between the toes can prompt an “any beach is a beach” attitude. But there are towns across the country that have beautiful beaches, laid-back vibes, and intoxicating views. If you’re ready to ditch the all-inclusive resorts for something more wholesome, quaint, or historic, check out these must-see beaches on the East Coast. New Jersey is a state …
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The Call of the Wild in Southeast Alaska
Comprised of dramatic landscapes, beautiful, pristine harbors, and snowcapped mountain ranges, visit the call of the wild in Southeast Alaska. Dotting the land amidst all this beauty are the most-visited communities of Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau. The panhandle begins at Yakutat in the north and stretches nearly 500 miles down to Ketchikan in the south. At the widest part of the panhandle, the region is just 140 miles across. South of Yakutat, it’s a mere 30 miles across. The majority of …
What to Do On a Solo Yosemite Visit
These last couple years being cooped up in your home with your immediate family has taken a toll on many people. Getting away on a solo trip could be just the ticket. Yosemite National Park in Mariposa, California is just the place to get away from it all and breathe in the fresh, crisp air. If this sounds like the perfect escape for you, youʼll need to plan what to do on a solo Yosemite visit. Itʼs one of the most breathtaking natural areas on the planet and a must for any national park …
Weekend Getaways Not Far From Miami
Interested in weekend getaways not far from Miami? Will Smith didn’t singlehandedly make Miami famous, but it didn’t hurt. And while this Florida city certainly has much to do, sometimes it’s necessary to take the path less traveled. Here are a few destinations not far from Miami that will satisfy your urge to get away. Naples – About 2 hours from Miami About two hours across to the west coast of Florida lies Naples. The hushed atmosphere offers a glimpse into the state about a hundred years …
A Route 66 Road Trip
Once the car became widely accepted as a mode of transportation in the United States, families started looking for places they could drive their new automobiles for vacation. The iconic Route 66 didn’t take long to become the most popular thoroughfare in the nation, as it exemplified the expansion west that occurred the century before. No bucket list is complete without a road trip along at least a stretch of the infamous Route 66. Route 66 runs from Chicago, Illinois in the east to Los …
Discover Grand Teton National Park
What do you think about when you think about Wyoming? Cowboys? Vast expanses? Free-roaming buffalo? Sure, it has all the above – and then some. For instance, the pristine, untouched vibe of the landscape. It’ll make you wonder, how come more people don’t think “Wyoming” when they think “getaway”? We can tell you this: you will not run out of things to do when you discover Grand Teton National Park. Some of the most beautiful of these landscapes and activities to match are preserved within …