Do frigid winter temperatures have you looking for a warm, sandy beach? Do blizzards and ice storms make you wish for lush, green hiking trails? Then, look no further than these 24 best warm places in the U.S. to visit for the perfect warm winter vacation getaway in the U.S. Arizona’s Best Places to Visit…
The fate of the U.S.A. rests on the Georgia Senate Runoffs on January 5, 2021. Whether we flip the senate blue or not, will deeply affect our country. As a person of color who grew up in a marginalized community in the Bronx to immigrant parents, this is beyond personal. The outcome is critical to…
New Yorkers! Are you looking for an easy but refreshing New York getaway? Consider one of these day trips from NYC. From small New York towns to natural wonders – there is so much for us to explore just two hours from Manhattan. And if you don’t have a car, don’t worry, we’ve also included…
Desert. Snowy mountainside. Red sandstone. Flowing wetlands. All this- and more- is found throughout the Las Vegas valley and mountains. Follow these 11 Las Vegas hikes to experience all of these regions for yourself. Remember to check out our 19 Stunning Day Trips from Las Vegas guide for unique travel ideas around this gorgeous region,…
The Finger Lakes region of New York spans across 11 lakes which were formerly glaciers. The two most popular are the biggest and deepest: Seneca Lake (618 ft) — home to the iconic Watkins Glen State Park, and Cayuga Lake (435 ft) — which faces Cornell University in Ithaca. In addition to the lakes which…
I grew up watching my grandfather chew tobacco and smoke Dominican cigars. I have fond memories seeing him sitting under a tree, wearing a grey hat, and listening to the radio as he smoked. He was a man of simple pleasures, and the art of Dominican tobacco made him very happy. And thus, I grew…
Located on Maine’s eastern coast, Bar Harbor offers eager visitors plenty to do while spending summer in New England. The city has long been known and continues to uphold its reputation as a hub of New England culture, cuisine, and comfort. The northern Maine city also offers access to Acadia National Park and is often…
Travelers worldwide flock to the lights and grandeur of the Las Vegas Strip. With its luxurious hotels, swanky clubs, and fabulous shows, those who visit rarely leave disappointed. However, others who look past the glitzy glamour will find an entirely different experience. Around Las Vegas, visitors can hike, kayak, attend festivals, and much more. From…
Acadia National Park lies among the coniferous north woods of Maine’s easternmost coast. This isolation often allows Acadia to escape the minds of adventure seekers and national park travel enthusiasts. However, despite being a “hidden” New England gem, Acadia National park still draws upwards of 3.5 million visitors per year. In fact, Acadia National Park…
For years, I’d been dreaming of visiting the elusive Peekamoose Blue Hole in the Catskills of New York. A crystalline, emerald-blue, natural swimming pool tucked within the verdant Sundown Wild Forest in the Catskill Forest Preserve. This idyllic blue hole is formed as a part of the Rondout Creek which flows into the Rondout Reservoir…