The holiday season is upon us, and you ponder how to maintain this seasonal cheer throughout the year. Suddenly, a light bulb ...

We cut over 14.5 million Christmas trees across America to celebrate the holidays. What are the top Christmas tree-producing ...

America’s newest national park, turning 4 this month, harbors one of the continent’s oldest rivers. Over many years, the park’s namesake river has carved rugged canyons through the beautiful West ...

Julie and I have had Redwood National and State Parks (Redwood National Park) on our travel bucket list for a long time. We finally made this dream a reality. How was our experience? We will tell you ...

Have you noticed you rarely go when you live near a fantastic place? Although Cuyahoga Valley National Park is in our home state of Ohio, I’m embarrassed to admit that Julie and I have never gone.

Nestled in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park harbors sprawling mixed-grass prairies amid surreal layered spires, buttes, and canyons. A closer look reveals vast communities of prairie ...

One of America’s most famous landmarks and most patriotic monuments, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial proudly adorns the horizon in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The perfectly detailed features ...

For some, mentioning “trail” conjures images of thrilling outdoor adventures, while others find the thought horrific. What if we add the word “donut” to the trail? Does this change your mind? Ohio ...

Julie and I recently took a dream road trip, savoring the scenic vistas along Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. On the journey, you pass through one tunnel on Skyline Drive and another 26 on Blue ...

Picture turquoise water in your mind. Do you see sandy beaches and palm trees? Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the most beautiful place Julie and I have seen. However, you will not find ...