48 Hours of History and Adventure in St. Augustine and Florida’s Historic Coast
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48 Hours of History and Adventure in St. Augustine and Florida’s Historic Coast

St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European city in United States. America’s oldest city is filled with fascinating history and some surprises, especially in the culinary and art scenes. Here’s how to spend 48 hours along Florida’s Historic Coast combining a beach stay with plenty of history, food, and adventure. Where Ponce de León … Continue reading

48 Hours of Surprising Adventures in Jacksonville, Forida
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48 Hours of Surprising Adventures in Jacksonville, Forida

Jacksonville is the largest city by landmass in the continuous United States but, like me, you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised when you visit. It’s dubbed the “Flip Side of Florida” for good reason. It has a different vibe than the rest of the state. With 80,000 acres of urban park space including 405 city parks, … Continue reading

48 Hours of Island Life on Amelia Island
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48 Hours of Island Life on Amelia Island

When you’re craving an island vibe, but don’t want to jet off to an expensive tropical locale, get kissed by the salty breeze along the 13-miles of pristine beaches on Amelia Island, Florida. The island is less than 40 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. There are luxury options for a high-end vacation, but because Amelia … Continue reading

Fall Fun in Cody, Wyoming – Where to Drink, Eat, and Shop
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Fall Fun in Cody, Wyoming – Where to Drink, Eat, and Shop

If you want an authentic western experience, then you should visit Cody, Wyoming. The town was founded by William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and is the gateway to the east side of Yellowstone National Park. While it is a popular summer destination because of Yellowstone, nightly Cody Rodeo, and Wild West fun at Old Trail … Continue reading

How I Spent 3 Days in Southwest Colorado for the Annular Solar Eclipse
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How I Spent 3 Days in Southwest Colorado for the Annular Solar Eclipse

With the Four Corners in the path of totality for the October 14th annular solar eclipse, I wasn’t missing my chance to view it from Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde is one of my favorite national parks and I’ll jump at any chance to spend time there. Here’s how I spent 3 days in … Continue reading

Where to Sleep and Eat in Orr, an Undiscovered Northern Minnesota Lake Town
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Where to Sleep and Eat in Orr, an Undiscovered Northern Minnesota Lake Town

This is the Minnesota lake town you likely don’t know about. Orr was founded in 1905 with a thriving timber industry. Nestled along the shoreline of Pelican Lake, the lumberjack town has a rustic charm. In the late 1800s, entrepreneur and lumberman William Orr built a hotel, general store, and other permanent structures of the … Continue reading