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Eleanor’s Walk: A Peaceful Hike at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
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Eleanor’s Walk: A Peaceful Hike at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Hike Eleanor’s Walk at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park and explore Val-Kill, the First Lady’s beloved home and peaceful retreat. Continue reading

Step Inside the Gilded Age at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
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Step Inside the Gilded Age at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Step inside Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York, for a guided tour through one of America’s best-preserved Gilded Age mansions. Continue reading

Inside FDR’s Hyde Park Home: Visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
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Inside FDR’s Hyde Park Home: Visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Step inside Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park home at Springwood, tour the historic rooms, visit the nation’s first presidential library, and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley estate. Continue reading

6 National Park Service Sites in One Day: A Hudson Valley Road Trip
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6 National Park Service Sites in One Day: A Hudson Valley Road Trip

Visit six National Park Service and affiliated sites in one day on a history-packed New York road trip from Albany through the Hudson Valley and back north to Saratoga Springs. Continue reading

North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver
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North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver

Looking for a quick hike near Denver? North Table Mountain Park’s 3.2-mile Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop delivers over 500 feet of climbing, wildlife, and great views in under two hours. Continue reading

Sequoia Village: A Cozy Basecamp in Three Rivers for Exploring Sequoia National Park
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Sequoia Village: A Cozy Basecamp in Three Rivers for Exploring Sequoia National Park

Looking for where to stay near Sequoia National Park? Sequoia Village in Three Rivers offers cozy accommodations, thoughtful amenities, and a prime location just minutes from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Continue reading

Cotopaxi Allpita Mini Bag: The Small Hiking and Travel Essential I Can’t Stop Using
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Cotopaxi Allpita Mini Bag: The Small Hiking and Travel Essential I Can’t Stop Using

Discover why the Cotopaxi Allpita Mini Bag became my go-to hiking and travel essential for keeping my ID, keys, and everyday essentials organized. Continue reading

Square Top Lakes Trail: One of Colorado’s Prettiest Alpine Hikes
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Square Top Lakes Trail: One of Colorado’s Prettiest Alpine Hikes

Hike the Square Top Lakes Trail from Guanella Pass near Georgetown for alpine lakes, wildflowers, water crossings, and stunning Mount Bierstadt views. Continue reading