Tag: united states locations

5 Stunning Lake Getaways to Take in the U.S.

Lakes often go overlooked when people imagine a vacation surrounded by water. Beaches may offer sand and salty air, but they don’t always allow you to get back to nature and really enjoy your surroundings.  If enjoying your water-filled vacation in a relaxing destination surrounded by stunning mountain views or breathtaking forests sounds more your…

Spectacular Things To Do In Las Cruces, New Mexico

Would you like to see endless sunshine and meet friendly people? Well, if you answered yes to both then I have a destination for you that will make you want more. Las Cruces, New Mexico is one of the Southwest’s premier destinations with warm Southern hospitality. Las Cruces has something for everyone including art galleries,…

Shenandoah Shenanigans: Exploring The Shenandoah Valley

With summer upon us and COVID positivity rates well below CMS thresholds, I put together a mystery vacation for our extended family (whose images appear with their permission herein) as a 70th birthday present for my wife. In this post, I’ll cover where we stayed, what we did, and where we ate in the hopes…

Pittsburgh: The East Coast’s Hidden Gem

The charming city of Pittsburgh, situated in Western Pennsylvania, belongs both to the East Coast and the Midwest. Nestled amongst two dozen state forests, 3 historic rivers and beautiful canopy of up and coming technology, Pittsburgh has gained massive attention the past few years for being on the top lists of America’s most livable cities.…

Cape Cod: Meet the Mid-Cape Marvels

Cape Cod is separated from mainland Massachusetts by the Cape Cod Canal. With a little imagination, a map of Cape Cod resembles a flexing arm, with the shoulder beginning at the Cape Cod Canal and the fist (Provincetown) jutting north into the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors to “the Cape” often land in Boston, pick up a…

East Coast States: I Think I’ll Go To Boston

Everyone has been looking forward to planning some summer trips after an extended time at home – and while many will flock to the west coast, I highly recommend checking out the other side of the country and exploring New England. I’ve been so looking forward to planning a trip back out to the east…