Long Point Trail

Temecula, a Hidden Gem in Southern California Wine Country
Temecula is considered “Southern California wine country,” a counterpart to Napa and Sonoma several hours north.

Three Amazing Underrated National Parks
Perhaps “overlooked” is a better term, because Great Basin National Park, Petrified Forest National Park and Capitol Reef National Park are all under-represented in the popular dialogue about National Parks.

The Best State Parks in Tennessee
Tennessee is the land of the great smoky mountains, boisterous honky tonks, and the infamous Graceland. While these things have made the southern state famous, there is so much more to Tennessee than meets the eye. There are not only spectacular lakes and rivers, but many more waterfalls to explore than you may realize. Luckily, all of these sites are well preserved by Tennessee’s fantastic State Park system.

Top Ski Resorts in Colorado
Colorado is known for being the outdoor adventurist’s haven, and as such, visitors flock here year-round to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities.

Love That Frozen Water, Boston You're My Home
On my holiday trip back home to Boston, I had to take this photo of the Back Bay skyline in Boston. I didn't have my Nikon with me, but amazingly, the iPhone XS camera did a pretty solid job of capturing the view.

Roaming Coastal Maine: Lobster, Lighthouses and Acadia National Park
Shoulder season National Park visits can be a fruitful travel hack, if you don’t mind a little risk. I gambled on a mid-March weekend to make my first trip to Acadia National Park, following up on last spring’s Maine lighthouse tour.

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.

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 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.

Looping the Grand Tetons: Cruising through Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone
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?