It sounds like an unlikely combination, but when we first decided to visit the Wright Paterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH, we knew we needed to add in a few more activities. When we expanded the map, we realized we could add in a few other American greats and make it a long weekend. …
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The Louisville Slugger Museum is a trip down memory lane for baseball fans and a working bat factory. Here are our top 6 reasons to visit.
Bend, Oregon is a special place that nature has given us. Bend itself is a neat small city whose downtown area hosts plenty of breweries, a beautiful Riverwalk and touristy shopping. The city itself is worthy of a visit for the food and beer scene, but what really makes this area unique is the accessible …
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life when you’re in a place like Miami. But if you’re willing to take a step away, there’s so much amazing nature to behold in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Located just south on Miami, in Coral Gables, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic …
Bryce Canyon National Park is home to the largest concentration of hoodoos (large columns of rock formations) on earth and is situated so that you can view miles of them right from the parking lot or hike into them. Whether you have two hours or two days, Bryce Canyon will not disappoint. Every time we …
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If you’re flying in or out of Salt Lake City, but traveling south to visit Utah’s Mighty 5, here are our recommendations for the top 10 ten pit stops on I-15.
For those of you that are looking for a challenging hike at Zion National Park that rewards you with amazing canyon views below, then Angels Landing is the place to go. For the experienced hiker, Angels Landing isn’t difficult to do, but it does have an adrenaline inducing final climb that will make you think …
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With nearly 4 million visitors a year, Zion National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. And it’s easy to see why. With massive sandstone cliffs, wooded areas and a river that runs through it, Zion has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We traveled to Zion National …
Located just east of Cedar City, Utah and at an altitude of 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a terrific spot to stop if you are traveling along I-15 in southern Utah or spending a day at Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks. Perched at the top of the Grand Staircase, which ends at …
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If you’re in southwestern Utah, Snow Canyon State Park should be on your must do list. With dramatically fewer crowds than its National Park counterparts and beautiful red Navajo sandstone formations, it’s a perfect place for peaceful hiking. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip. Located just outside of St. George, Utah, …
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