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B-Line Trail (48.8 miles)
Empire Quarry (52.8 miles)
Larry Bird Statue (71 miles)
Clifty Falls State Park (79.6 miles)
Heritage Trail of Madison (81.5 miles)
Jug Rock (83.6 miles)
Buffalo Trace Trailhead (87.9 miles)
Larry Bird Childhood Home (88.7 miles)
American Sign Museum (95 miles)
Florence Y'all Water Tower (95.3 miles)

The Washington Monument framed by the famous cherry blossom trees in springtime in Washington, DC.

Must-See Attractions in Washington, DC
About two minutes before landing at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport, look to your left and have your phone ready. If you’re lucky, and the flight’s descent follows the path of the Potomac River from the north, you’ll see the city’s stunning sights emerge, one by one. There’s Georgetown, then the Watergate complex, then the Kennedy Center, then the Washington Monument – for a brief second, perfectly aligned with the Capitol dome. What a joy it is to see the United States' defining landmarks come into view.

How to Camp for Free Near National Parks
If you want to travel on a budget, camping for free near National Parks can cut your costs dramatically.

Waterfalls along the trail at Catwaba Falls

Asheville Outdoors: Exploring Catawba Falls and Chimney Rock State Park
I spent a recent weekend in the area in search of hiking spots and photo opportunities in the Asheville, North Carolina area, and hit the jackpot with two obvious choices: Catawba Falls and Chimney Rock State Park.

Monument Valley Transformed after Snowfall
You've definitely got to visit Monument Valley on the Utah/Arizona border; it's an iconic American destination.

Five Awesome Portland Day Trips
Portland itself is teeming with excellent food, craft beer, beautiful parks, and unique arts and music culture. But when visiting the city, you should take advantage of all of the offerings of the grand Pacific Northwest, and explore the region on Portland day trips.

A Coastal Adventure from St. Augustine to Savannah
In just three hours of driving between St. Augustine to Savannah, you'll experience amazing beaches, jaw-dropping sights, and captivating history.

The view from Sharp Top Mountain / Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash

A Driving Loop Through the Heart of Virginia
This epic route through the middle of the state includes Founding Fathers, stunning mountain ranges, natural and man-made bridges, and so much more.

Underrated Hawaii Road Trips: Big Island and Maui
If embarking on an epic road trip adventure is on your list of things to do, Hawai‘i is not usually the first place to come to mind, a place famously known for having ‘interstate highways’ that never leave the state.

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.

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.