Colorado is known as an outdoor haven for hikers, skiers, off-roaders, whitewater rafters, and so much more. Denver is Colorado’s most populated city, and it is also easy to fly into from most other cities in America. You have so many vacation options when Denver is your starting point. Here are my favorite 1-week road trips from Denver throughout Colorado…
The Pacific Northwest is where I find I spend a lot of my time vacationing and exploring because it is one of the most beautiful areas in America. Towering volcanoes, exquisite beaches, lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, wildlife abundance…the list goes on and on! These four 1-week Pacific Northwest Road Trip ideas can be explored independently, or they can be combined…
I know I have said it in multiple blogs, but Oregon is my favorite state to visit in the US. It has beautiful coastlines, bountiful waterfalls, lush rainforests, delicious wine, fresh fruit, and so much more. In this 14-day Oregon road trip itinerary, you will get to see the best that the state has to offer! This is a pretty…
In general, California is a beautiful and amazing state to visit. And San Diego is no exception. This Southern California city is located on the Pacific Ocean and just 20 minutes north of Tijuana, Mexico. There are a lot of fun activities to do in San Diego, but this 3-day San Diego itinerary is ideal for a long weekend. Disclaimer: This…
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has some of the most interesting cities to visit. You could spend weeks exploring between these two major cities, but most people do not have weeks of vacation time to spare. On this 10-day San Francisco to San Diego road trip, you will get a taste of California’s…
Death Valley is the largest national park in the continental United States at over 3.4 million acres. There is no way you can explore the park in its entirety in 3 days, but you can certainly hit the best of this park during that timeframe. The variety of terrain at Death Valley will blow your mind…snow-capped mountains, painted hills, badlands,…
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. Two weeks is a good amount of time to see several national parks at a slower pace and be able to enjoy other local activities as well. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more,…
Chicago is my favorite big city in America to visit. The culture of the city is different than any other in America because it is where traditional Midwest values meet seedy mob history. The city itself is similar to New York City in that the skyscrapers were built during a time when architecture and lavish décor were more important than…
Driving from Boston to Acadia National Park along the coast has a lot to see and explore like lighthouses, coastal beaches, lobster shacks, and more. I will admit that I did this trip in 3 days, and I felt very rushed. If I were to do it over again, I would have slowed down the trip and added a day.…
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah are two of the most unique parks in the American Southwest. Typically people spend 2-3 days exploring Moab and the two nearby national parks, but sometimes you just do not have the time to spend multiple days. If you only have one day, here is how to hit the highlights from Arches to…