Michigan is a beautiful place with amazing landscapes, scenery, wonders, and more — and the best way to explore the Great ...

Let’s be honest — we spend more time looking at screens than faces, let alone nature. And there comes a point where we just need a break to disconnect and ...

I don’t like beach camping. Sand gets everywhere, the sites are often crowded, and it’s difficult to feel you’ve accomplished getting away ...

Nestled in Northern California’s Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Fern Canyon is a hidden gem that feels like stepping into another world. This lush, green ...

It is no secret that I love Oregon. The Oregon Coast is where I go to calm my troubled heart and the cities are full of adventures. And while there is so much ...

Just outside of Jefferson City, Missouri, Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Site offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River and surrounding area.

I don’t know about you, but when I spend time in nature, I prefer it to be meditative. I don’t mind greeting the occasional ...

The Hoosier State isn’t exactly known for its hiking trails, but I think this is unfair. Our hiking trails are wonder-filled ...

I grew up all over eastern Iowa. My parents moved from place to place – Tipton, Lowden, Iowa City – before finally settling on the beautiful town of Decorah, ...

I am the epitome of an animal lover but I have never been a huge fan of zoos. What I do love are up-close-and-personal animal encounters, especially when they ...

When you think about spending one day in Virginia, you might picture a day in Virginia Beach, Richmond, or Charlottesville. But these cities aren’t the only ...

I love reading. Like many bibliophiles, I find few things more comforting than visiting a bookstore. I admit, my to-read list is getting to the point that I’m ...