Author: Marie Hetherington
The Great Lakes: Home of National Lakeshores
Did you know that there are only three National Lakeshores (designated by the National Park Service)? And all three of them are on the Great Lakes! These three parks offer up year round fun and some of the best views of the nation’s biggest lakes. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Comprising twenty-one islands and shoreline, Apostle…
Everything You Need to Know About Tiny Living & Nomadic Lifestyle
When it came time for me to strike out on my own after graduating from college I pondered what the best use of my money would be since I was about to move to a town with sky high rent prices. I came to the conclusion that I’d like to own something, but I wasn’t…
St. Augustine, Florida: Meet the United States’ Oldest City
Have you ever wondered what the oldest city in the United States is? You’re probably thinking Jamestown, Roanoke, or something in New England. It would be a good guess, but the answer is actually St. Augustine, in Florida! St. Augustine is a quaint little town located in Northeast/East Central Florida. It was founded in 1565…
5 Reasons to Add Detroit Back to Your Bucket List
It’s well known that Detroit doesn’t make many (if any) “Must-See” travel short lists. The breaking news surrounding Detroit always seems to dwell on crime, bankruptcy, and decay. While parts of the city are still not a place most tourists would feel comfortable in; the downtown area is a beautiful display of public art, architecture,…
4 Quick Stops to Add to Your Road Trip Through Nevada
You spend hours upon hours planning your perfect road trip, but no matter how hard your try there is always that one stretch that’s just plain boring. You’re just trying to get from Point A to Point B and you have to drive for miles and miles of nothingness. Nevada is notorious for being part…