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Visit the National Parks Virtually Through Amazon Prime
If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you may not realize that you have access to some awesome National Parks content on their streaming service.

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.

Chasing the Snow for a Photography Class at Zion National Park
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.

Outdoors Guide to Missoula, Montana
If you are traveling through western Montana, Missoula offers a wonderful stopping point on your way to the many national parks and nearby wilderness areas. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are few places better in the western United States, offering activities and locations that promise adventure, fun, and the renewal of your spirit.

Nine Fantastic Day Trips from Chicago
Whether you want to hike in a state park, enjoy unique shops and cafes in historic towns, cool off at a waterpark, or head over to the sand dunes of neighboring Indiana and Michigan, there’s no shortage of awesome day trips from Chicago.

Cleveland Script Sign - North Coast Harbor

Seven Essential Things To Do in Cleveland
Cleveland is chock-full of culture and fun things to do, many of which are often overlooked by the masses. Here are seven excellent ideas for things to do in Cleveland.

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.

Brees Lookout at Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.

Nashville to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a road trip with funky dive bars, music history, incredible vistas and enchanting landscapes of the southwest? Take a legendary 10-state road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, with plenty of wild and wacky stops along the way.

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.

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.