Category: Destination
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4 Amazing Fall Foliage Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the best states to see fall foliage. The many mountains, hills, and waterfalls show off great displays of fall colors every year. We spent almost two weeks exploring trails and parks in eastern Pennsylvania to find the best hikes and views. Listed below are our favorite trails to see fall foliage…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park: Travel Guide
Valley Forge National Historical Park is a 3,500 acre park located just 20 miles outside Philadelphia. Valley Forge is most well-known for being the encampment site for George Washington and the Continental Army through the winter of 1777-1778. But whether you’re looking for beautiful scenery, historical sites, or just a good place to hike, Valley…
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Craters of the Moon National Monument: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Craters of the Moon National Monument is probably the most unique national monument we’ve been to. The park has almost every variety of basaltic lava features and is an example of what Yellowstone National Park may look like many years in the future. Craters of the Moon was created by the same super volcano that…
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Monongahela National Forest: The Ultimate Guide
Monongahela National Forest is one of our favorite places in West Virginia. It is such a diverse area, with mountains, waterfalls, unique rock formations, bogs, and some of the best hiking trails around. We spent about a day and a half exploring the forest, but we could have spent much longer. In this article, we’ll…
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Best Things to Do at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
The Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is a great stop while traveling along I-84 in southern Idaho. We were able to see the main sites within a couple hours. One of the best things about it is that it’s free! Check out the map below to see the route we took. 1. Thousand Springs Visitors…
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Best Things to Do in Daniel Boone National Forest
We love national parks. We don’t love the crowds. After spending weeks visiting the most popular national parks in the U.S. (think Yellowstone and Glacier National Park), we needed to get away from the crowds. Since we were already in Kentucky visiting Mammoth Cave National Park, Daniel Boone National Forest seemed to fit the bill.…
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How to Enjoy Glacier National Park when Going-to-the-Sun Road is Closed
When we visited Glacier National Park in the beginning of July, we were disappointed when we discovered the Going-to-the-Sun Road was closed between Avalanche on the west side and Rising Sun on the east side. It was surprisingly difficult to find information on what we could actually do when we got there. We put together…