Of the 61 National Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the one you have to see next! This park is conveniently located next to a city with a major airport making it incredibly accessible to travelers. The trails and paths are mostly flat making it easy for explorers of all skill levels. Being so close to Cleveland, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is also perfect for the non-campers.
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Why Cleveland is the Perfect Spot for your Next Vacation
On our way to Cleveland, we were bombarded with questions as to why we would want to visit Cleveland for a vacation. We had a whole list of things to do and were very excited for our trip, but began to worry we made the wrong choice. We quickly found out that Cleveland was one of the best Midwest vacation spot, and now I’m telling everyone about this best-kept secret destination!
1 Day in Springfield, Illinois
The Capitol of Illinois is an Abraham Lincoln Historic Site, a Route 66 Destination, and a rising metropolitan area. It’s a perfect stop for a day trip for Mid-Westerners, or a great destination for Route 66 Travelers. Whether you’re a history buff or a craft beer enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in Springfield!
8 Things to do to Guarantee You’ll get the Most out of Your First Visit to a National Historic Site
[Read Time: 8 minutes, 53 seconds] With the recent popularity of the Passport Program, there is more awareness now than ever before about the smaller parks managed by or affiliated with the National Park Service. There are 90 parks in the United States that are “officially” designated National Historic Sites. Here’s what you need to know before you start visiting them!
How to make the Most out of a Short Weekend in Yosemite
As busy, working people, we need to get the most out of our vacations when we have them. We could use a shortage of time as an excuse to not go at all, but that would be a huge mistake. While having more time is always better, not having “enough time” to see a destination in it’s entirety is no reason to avoid the destination all together.
How to Visit the Mountains When You Can’t Make it There
We all know the saying… “The Mountains are calling, and I must go.” But what about all those times that you can’t?
There’s a reason John Muir didn’t say, “the Mountains are calling and I…don’t have enough vacation days to get there, sorry, maybe next month.” The guy dedicated his life to protecting the mountains. Going to the mountains was like going into the office. But unless you’re living the John Muir life, you probably aren’t able to just go. So what do you do?
The Lessons You Will Learn from Yosemite
Flash back to this time in 2016. I was living in Los Angeles. Working in […]
A First Timer’s Guide to a Long Weekend in Boston, Massachusetts
The first stop on our Maine Honeymoon was a side-trip to Boston. Boston is a major destination, a big city with a small footprint, and we were only able to allot a couple of days to exploring it. We knew we had to have this stop buttoned up to get the most out of it, and now I’m sharing these secrets with you!
Six Tips for Photographing Mammoth Cave National Park
Not all National Parks are created equal, and Mammoth Caves is a stark reminder of that…
Mini-Moon: Mammoth Caves National Park
Jason and I took a quick get-away to Mammoth Caves National Park in Kentucky for the two days following our Wedding. It was a much-needed reset after all the hectic-ness for the previous five days, getting us ready to get back to reality…