The Sad History of the Elkmont Ghost Town and Why You Should Visit Before it’s Gone
The Elkmont Ghost Town in the Smoky Mountains is a spot everyone should visit on a trip to Gatlinburg or the Smoky Mtns before it's gone for good! Elkmont Ghost…
Everything You Need to Know About Seeing the Synchronous Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains
Headed to see the synchronous fireflies in the Smoky Mountains? Here is everything you need to know before you go! Have fun experiencing this once in a lifetime experience! If…
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Tennessee State Parks
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park I remember when the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park was first created. It was in 1996 because that was the bicentennial year so, naturally. I…
Costa Rica : 5 Unforgettable Adventures
This is a guest post written by fellow travel writer Dawn Kealing from Life, Love and Adventure. 5 Unforgettable Places in Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of my favorite…
Finding the Wonderland Hotel in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Finding the Wonderland Hotel in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains will forever be one of my favorite places in the world. Close to home…
Heber Valley for Adventurers
Heber Valley for Adventurers Heber Valley is known as Utah's Adventure Escape and there definitely is a lot to keep the adventure traveler occupied in all four seasons of the…
Things to do in Cedar City
Things to do in Cedar City I'm convinced that Utah is one of the best hidden gems of the United States. Anytime you ask someone who loves adventure or the…
St. Louis Outdoor Activities
St. Louis Outdoor Activities Before a couple weeks ago, I had only ever been to St. Louis for a school trip in middle school. I remember going up in the…
Exploring the Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona
Exploring the Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona Once the decision was made to drive to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix, AZ all that was left was to find a few…
Shades of Blue and Green at Shakespear Regional Park, New Zealand
Shades of Blue and Green at Shakespear Regional Park, New Zealand One of the best things of living in New Zealand is the fact that even big cities are surrounded…
10 Things you Need to Know Before Visiting Antelope Canyon
10 Things you Need to Know Before Visiting Antelope Canyon With so many amazing places to see in the world, I sometimes forget to explore close to home. After scrolling…
Mendenhall Glacier Hike
Mendenhall Glacier Hike Nine hours hiking over physically strenuous terrain. That seemed daunting to me and almost out of reach, but my sister convinced me to sign up for the…
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6 Outdoor North Dakota Adventures You Must Experience
6 Outdoor North Dakota Adventures You Must Experience North Dakota is one of those highly overlooked states despite being explored by Lewis and Clark and being adored by Theodore Roosevelt.…
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Travelers Share Their Favorite National Parks : Part Three
National Parks are one of my favorite things to explore when traveling and since they can be found all over the world, it’s a great thing to check out wherever…
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Best National Parks: Part Two
National Parks are one of my favorite things to explore when traveling and since they can be found all over the world, it's a great thing to check out wherever…
Adventures in Iceland
Adventures in Iceland We are often asked how Iceland was. To be honest, how can mere words describe the ethereal wonder of Iceland? Icelanders still believe in the existence of…
Paleontology, Archaeology and Travel – Where’s the Connection? @OutboundTreks
Paleontology, Archaeology and Travel - Where's the Connection? The moment I step off the tiny prop plane in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the moisture in my mouth is gone. Sucked up.…
Three Outdoor Adventures in Puerto Rico You Can’t Miss @Traveling9to5er
Three Outdoor Adventures in Puerto Rico You Can't Miss Puerto Rico is home to everything from beautiful beaches and savory food to delicious Pina Coladas. However, in all honesty, that is…
Goldenhorn at Lake Jasna
When a Non-Outdoorsy Type Ventures into the Outdoors
Slovenia is unlike anywhere I’ve ever ventured before. As soon as I saw a picture of Lake Bled on my friend’s facebook page, I knew I wanted to see what…
Camping Packing List – The Basics
Going camping quite often as a child made me think I was a camping expert as an adult. It wasn't until I started camping on my own how little I…
