Massachusetts

Boston skyline

Amazing Cities:
Boston

Attractions

Acorn Street - Boston
Colby Farm - Newbury

Beaches

Good Harbor Beach

Bridges

Bridge of Flowers - Shelburne Falls
Harvard Bridge - Boston
Longfellow Bridge - Boston

City Parks

Fan Pier Park - Boston
Paul Revere Landing Park - Boston
Paul Revere Mall - Boston

Hiking

Gunn Brook Falls - Sunderland
Race Brook Falls - Sheffield

Historic Places

Make Way for Ducklings - Boston
Old Stone Church (West Boylston, Massachusetts) - West Boylston

Lighthouses

Eastern Point Lighthouse - Gloucester
Nauset Light - Eastham

Museums

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Springfield

Parks & Forests

Scenic Areas

Colby Farm - Newbury

State Parks

Beaver Brook Reservation - Belmont

Tourist

Acorn Street - Boston
Colby Farm - Newbury

Waterfalls

Gunn Brook Falls - Sunderland
Race Brook Falls - Sheffield

Rental Car Shortage

Rental Car Shortage Causing Price Spike Across U.S.
After a year of shedding unused vehicles, rental car companies have found themselves with a massive shortage in their fleets as we head into the spring and summer travel seasons.

The Forest in Fall in Plymouth, Vermont

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.

Walker Canyon Poppy Fields

Trying To Catch the Superbloom? Timing Is Everything in Walker Canyon
Lake Elsinor became Instagram Influencer Ground Zero in March of 2019 when an unusual "superbloom" transformed Walker Canyon's poppy field into an electric rainbow of wildflowers.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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.

Path along the alpine meadows of the Pacific Crest Trail

How To Prepare to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
Who’s up for a 2,650-mile trek across the United States? Whether you choose to thru-hike or section hike, you’ll be blown away by the scenery from the deserts of southern California to the rugged vistas of northern Washington.

Ohiopyle State Park

Top 5 Guide: Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania
Whether you're seeking adrenalin-rush adventures or family-friendly activities, Ohiopyle State Park in Western Pennsylvania has it all.

San Francisco

Leave your heart, not your laptop, in San Francisco
There's no shortage of amazing tourist destinations in San Francisco, and unfortunately, there's an overabundance of crime at these locations now.

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.

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.

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.

Yellowstone River in Montana

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.

Badlands National Park

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.