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Enjoying the Southern Charm of Savannah, Georgia

At almost 7 hours’ drive from the Miami area, Savannah makes for a long trip, but it is also a wonderful weekend getaway or mini-vacation idea.

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St. Augustine, Florida: Things to See and Do

This little town is located on the northern part of Florida’s east coast about an hour south of Jacksonville. Its mixture of historical sites, quirky tourist attractions and miles of white sand beaches make it a great choice for a family vacation or a weekender trip. St. Augustine is an interesting city with a long […]

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One Day in Canyonlands Island in the Sky Area, Utah

Canyonlands is known for its colorful canyons, arches, buttes and mesas. The Island in the Sky area is a huge, flat-topped mesa that rises over a thousand feet above the majestic canyons below. With a full day, it’s possible to get a good overview of this area via the scenic 34-mile roundtrip road, stopping at […]

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A Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

On our way back to Las Vegas from Moab we took the scenic route and made a small detour to see some of Capitol Reef National Park’s highlights. With only a limited amount of time, driving along the park’s scenic drive was the best option. On the way we also drove through the Fruita Historic […]

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Goblin Valley State Park, the Perfect Place for a Pit Stop

Goblin Valley State Park, in Utah, is located just off highway 70 along highway 24 and definitely worth a detour to visit if you’re heading out to Canyonlands or Arches national parks. As our trip started in Las Vegas, we found that Goblin Valley was a great place to stop on the way to Moab […]

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Visiting Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah

Located just off the path to Canyonlands Island in the Sky, and about 30 miles from Moab, Utah, Dead Horse Point State Park is a wonderful place to go and see spectacular views of majestic canyons, mesas and buttes. At the visitor center, you can choose from one of the numerous canyon rim trails from […]

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Most Scenic Arches and Viewpoints in Arches National Park, Utah

Arches National Park is best known for its natural sandstone arches. There are more than 2,000 arches within the park. Carved by wind, ice and water over millenniums, these stunning rock formations create a unique and picturesque landscape. The park is even more spectacular at sunset when the park’s arches, pinnacles, spires, fins, and balanced […]

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15 Beautiful National Parks to Visit in the United States

We have only scratched the surface when it comes to visiting national parks, but we plan on seeing more of them this year. There are 423 national park sites in the United States National Park System. Of those, 63 have the official National Park designation in their names. Other categories include preserves, recreation areas, national […]

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Day and Weekend Trips From Austin, Texas

The Texas landscape is very diverse. From flat plains and rough country that could be out of the Bugs Bunny and Road Runner show to rolling hills filled with bluebonnets, lakes, nature preserves and beautiful sandy beaches. It’s not all about tumbleweeds rolling in the arid desert like often portrayed in western movies although some […]

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Scuba Diving in the Middle Keys, Florida

The Middle Keys was a new area in Florida for us to go scuba diving. We were excited at the idea since we had done some diving around Key Largo and Key West before and loved it. So, we figured that the diving in the Middle Keys would also be excellent. What’s more, we had […]