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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial (52.6 miles)
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park (61.9 miles)
Cedar Point (65.8 miles)
Cleveland Script Sign - Edgewater Park (93.1 miles)
Edgewater Beach (93.4 miles)
Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse (93.9 miles)
Cleveland Script Sign - North Coast Harbor (94.1 miles)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (95 miles)
Playhouse Square (95.2 miles)
A Christmas Story House (96.4 miles)

A Musical Journey: The Ultimate List of Rock, R&B & Country Destinations in the USA
There's so much rich music history in the USA. Whether you like rock, blues, R&B, or country, there are plenty of great spots to bring a little electricity to your next road trip.

Kentucky: The Most Underrated Road Trip State?
Whether you like hiking, horse racing, bourbon—or all of the above—Kentucky has so much to offer.

New England's Fall Foliage Puts on a Show in October
The last few weeks have been peak season for fall foliage in New England, and I spent the weekend of October 9-11 wandering New Hampshire and Vermont looking for perfect photo opportunities.

The view just after sunset in Saguaro National Park on January 6, 2022. Photo by Peter Stringer for Amazing America.

Finding Serenity in Saguaro National Park
Just beyond the rolling hills of the city of Tucson, about a thirty-minute drive, there is a vast expanse of open escape waiting for us. Saguaro National Park is a place of wonder and awe, a place where nature reminds us of her captivating presence.

Jenny Lake Overlook at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming

The Best Day Hikes in Wyoming
The Cowboy State is full of incredible scenery and wildlife. Here's a list of some our favorite day hikes in Wyoming.

Gluten-free Bantam & Biddy Greek Salad w Roasted Chicken

Eleven Tips for Traveling with Celiac Disease
I’ve learned and adjusted to traveling with Celiac Disease through a lot of trial and error. Here's a few tips that will help make traveling with Celiac safe and enjoyable.

Great Smoky Mountains,USA,The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee at dusk.

You Should Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park This Spring
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a wealth of outdoor activities year-round. However, spring stands out as the best time to experience the park in all its glory. With mild temperatures, blooming wildflowers, and active wildlife, this season transforms the park into a vibrant and enchanting destination.

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.

A close up look at snow on the canyon walls at Yellowstone National Park

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.

Beyond Bozeman: Day-Tripping Your Way Through Southwest Montana
Saying that Bozeman, Montana, is a popular tourist destination is a massive understatement. But if you venture just beyond Bozeman’s city limits to other communities in southwest Montana, you’ll experience so much more of the Treasure State.