This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!If you are traveling to Florida, I would highly recommend that you visit Kennedy Space Center, it is one of my absolute favorite places in Florida! Here you can get up close and personal with …
The Coolest Places to Visit in Orlando Florida on a Family Vacation
Orlando Florida is one of the best destinations for a family vacation in all of the United States and it is truly great for kids of all ages — even for those big kids like me who don’t have kids! There are so many amazing places to visit in Orlando Florida that you can expect your days to be filled …
A Quick Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park. I spent about a month living in and around the park, enjoying the nature and climbing a ton.
Climbing Mount Olympus in the Heart of Olympic National Park
Ever since I started my life in the outdoors, I always gave thought to climbing Mount Olympus. While the 8,000 feet Olympus certainly is not the biggest peak around, it offers an alpine feel rivaling peaks much higher… And it includes a fairly formidable approach. The trip was four days, about 43ish miles total round trip (17.5 one way to …
Visiting Salvation Mountain and Slab City in California
Salvation Mountain near Niland, California and Slab City. I first heard of Salvation Mountain through the film, Into the Wild, I believe. It is a man made “mountain” that has been painted and decorated in homage to God by an eccentric old man.
6 Best Places to Go Backpacking in Virginia
Looking to go backpacking in Virginia? Then you’re in luck because Virginia is underrated when it comes to the outdoors, hiking, and backpacking, in my opinion… I know I certainly didn’t consider it to be a great place for hiking and backpacking when I first moved to Washington, D.C. But I’m so glad I was wrong. I’ve explored many, many trails …
A Taste of Luxury at the Metropolitan by COMO Miami Beach
During our trip through Florida we had the opportunity to stay at the luxurious Metropolitan by COMO Miami Beach located in South Beach for a night. Some people come to Miami Beach for the nightlife and parties — but we came here for a little escape and tranquility after our vacation up to the Orlando theme parks and Kennedy Space Center …
49 Places to Visit on the Ultimate West Coast USA Road Trip
Are you putting together an itinerary for the ultimate west coast USA road trip? Then don’t miss my top picks among these incredible, unforgettable places, stretching from the Pacific Coast trough through the interior to Nevada, Arizona, and more. It should not be denied… that being footloose has always exhilarated us. It is associated in our minds with escape from …