It’s time to get back to travel and there is no better way to do that than with an adventure in Loudon County, TN! Grab your best friends and make your way to the lakeway to the smokies for the perfect girlfriend getaway. Located just a short jaunt south of Knoxville you’re about to discover…
When I spend time in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) I fall in love all over again. It has been a few years since I had visited this region of the state and I loved going back. The U.P. has an abundance of nature. Drive along Hwy 2 and you’ll follow the Lake Michigan shoreline for…
You don’t have to be a midwesterner to have heard of Sandusky. You don’t even have to live within the United States to have at least a vague idea of this town. The Roller Coaster Capital of the World, Cedar Point, is what it’s best known for worldwide. But Sandusky isn’t all rollercoasters. In fact,…
Located between Raleigh and Wilmington in eastern North Carolina, Duplin County is known for its muscadine vineyards and award-winning wines. But this is an eclectic county and, sprawling out from Interstate 40, it offers visitors much more to see and do. Whether as the inland highlight of a trip to the nearby Atlantic beaches or…
Enjoy the picturesque beauty of South Branch Valley in style with Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad. The vintage diesel locomotives will have you traveling back in the past with its quaint vibe, starting from the sound of low-humming engines, down to its retrofitted couches, and extended to the feels of utensils used in the dining cars….
It was a quick 3 day, 2-night trip to Ludington, MI packed with so much family fun. I asked my 7yo niece to join me on this quick adventure so we could get a kid’s point a view. Ludington is a premier family destination so taking her with me simply made sense. Fortunately, Ludington is…
Located in the northern reaches of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and on the shores of Lake Superior, one of Michigan’s great lakes, you’ll find Marquette, Michigan. Yes, it will feel like you’ve driven far enough to be in Canada, but I promise you’re still in the United States. Known for Northern Michigan University, mountain biking, surfing,…
We awoke bright and early to a perfect March day. Blue skies, warm temps and thoughts of wild horses dancing in our head. We were ready and in the car with plenty of time to drive to Corolla Outback Adventures for our excursion into the wilds of this most northern part of the Outer Banks. In…
Panama City, Florida, on the central Gulf Coast, is the largest city between Pensacola, less than three hours to the west and Tallahassee, two hours east. It’s a destination with a small-town atmosphere and funky coastal vibe. There is a long list of things to do in Panama City, and the variety, from outdoor adventures…
While it’s known as a popular Gulf Coast destination, did you know that you can enjoy Panama City outdoor adventures, beyond the beach, all year long? The protected water of St. Andrews Bay, a nearby network of inland rivers, streams and bayous and the open water of the Gulf of Mexico combine to make this…
Kool, Klean and quaint! (Not a K-word, but hey, it sounds the same anyway) The family-owned Koolwink Motel in Romney, WV will take you back in time with its retro vibes from the decors to its furnishings. With excellent reviews from travelers, vintage rooms, modern facilities, plus their 70 years of service will definitely have you…
This Upper Peninsula Michigan list is by no means all-inclusive but instead features the highlights of what there is to do in each area on the EAST SIDE of the peninsula and the things that I always recommend to friends. We tend to stick to the free/inexpensive things like hiking, visiting lighthouses, waterfall chasing, rockhounding,…
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