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

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Atlanta’s traffic is nationally reknown; however, once you get outside of the perimeter, it’s generally smooth sailing to expore the highways of Georgia and beyond. Check out these beautiful day trips from Atlanta to be sure you see some of the most unique destinations the region has to offer.

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Missing Woman Found in Zion National Park
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Plan your fall foliage tour with this interactive website
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Kentucky: The Most Underrated Road Trip State?
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The Best Five National Parks in America
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Soak up the Sunset at Joshua Tree National Park
Every time I visit Joshua Tree National Park, I come away with a rejuvenated appreciation for the grandeur of the California desert.

Shadows and Tall Trees: Kings Canyon and the Sierra Nevadas
I've got about 500-600 stars in my Google Maps, the majority of which are concentrated in Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Which means you can sometimes forget about California.

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Sometimes, opportunities pop up that have a legitimately limited shelf-life, or are truly rare. So you either have to act now or miss out.

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After I finally made the trip to Jackson, Wyoming, and spent a few days exploring, I wondered: What took me so long, and why aren’t more people talking about Grand Teton National Park?

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Many of Oregon’s vineyards are tucked into the Willamette Valley, where the altitude and weather pattern make for perfect conditions for grapes, as extra sunlight leads to long ripening, and cool nights help the grapes retain acidity. And outside of the Willamette Valley, there are still plenty of wineries to explore.

Asheville Outdoors: Exploring Catawba Falls and Chimney Rock State Park
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