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 …
Northern Utah is a great place to learn about the history and future of transportation. It seems an unlikely spot until you start to learn about it. If you’re looking for things to do in Ogden, Utah this is the post for you. In the 1860s, while the United States was in the midst of …
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If you’re looking for a daytrip from Salt Lake City to spend some time in nature, check out Antelope Island State Park. Less than an hour north of downtown Salt Lake City, Antelope Island is the largest of 10 islands in the Great Salt Lake. It was named for the pronghorn antelope that early explorers …
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Edisto Island is an oasis of barrier island fun just south of Charleston, SC. The beach at Edisto goes on for miles and offers vivid sunrises that reveal a treasure trove of seashells and, if you’re lucky, the occasional shark’s tooth. Since it’s a bit off the beaten path and takes about an hour to …
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Whether you’re traveling to Seattle or Olympic National Park, if you’re in Washington, you should definitely consider taking a Whale Watching daytrip out of Port Townsend. This is a great family friendly activity and a great way to see sea life up close. Port Townsend is a really cute coastal town with a distinctive New …
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On one of my days in Olympic National Park, I headed out to a completely different and unexpectedly challenging hike along the Pacific coastland called the Ozette Loop Trail. Olympic doesn’t disappoint with the wide variety of ecosystems and this day brought me to old growth forest, wetlands, and a gnarly obstacle ridden beach. The …
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Gettysburg has welcomed nearly all of our nation’s Presidents to visit, but President Eisenhower chose to retire there after this presidency. His home is now available to tour as part of the Gettysburg National Military Park. The Eisenhower National Historical Site is set just outside of Gettysburg, on the outskirts of the Battlefield. The farm, …
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It might just look like a pile of rocks, but Devil’s Den is actually more than that. It was originally used to hide soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Today it’s a place you can visit, climb on and learn more about the Battle. I like it because there are secret caves (I …
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The Battle of Gettysburg took place on July 1, 2 and 3 in 1863. It was the bloodiest battle in US history and the moment that turned the tides for the northern troops. If you only have one day, you still have plenty of time to learn about the battle of Gettysburg. Start your day …
