Certain parts of South Dakota attract a special brand of tourist: the spelunker, or cave explorer. With intricate cave systems throughout the southwest corner of the state, spelunkers enjoy hours upon hours of exploration and discovery. Some of the most magnificent caves and caverns of South Dakota include Jewel Cave National Monument (with nearly 192 miles of mapped passageways), Wind...
Arguably the best stretch of California's famed Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur encompasses 85 miles of some of the country's most beautiful scenery. While driving the route may require some detours due to recent fires, mudslides, and bridge outages – which put some of the area's top spots temporarily out of bounds on occasion (check the status of your route...
Each year in the month of April, National Park Week promotes the natural beauty widely available across the entire expanse of the U.S. To make the experience even better, weekends are free during National Park Week, which might give you extra motivation to explore at least one of the more than 400 unique national parks scattered across the country. Sequoia...
The Revolutionary War comes to life every year in Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots Day. Celebrated on the third Monday in April — with festivities starting the preceding weekend — Patriots Day commemorates the first Revolutionary War battles. The fun festivities include special events and reenactments throughout the city at historic sites like Old North Bridge. The Patriots Day Parade kicks...
Springtime is a beautiful time to travel to Washington D.C. As the chill gives way to spreading warmth, the entire metropolitan area comes to life with vivid color. From abundant cherry blossom blooms to lush greenery, nature adds some extra visual appeal to a springtime visit, and that's just the beginning of what you can expect when you visit the...
Spanning four states, the Ozark Mountains offer hiking, hot springs, rivers, and caves spread across various parks and rugged wilderness areas in the central U.S. If you're looking for an outdoor getaway in Arkansas, consider these five top spots for getting back to nature in the Ozarks with the entire family. Bull Shoals Lake Situated along Northern Arkansas' Ozark Mountain...
In Boston, St. Patrick's Day is a big deal. The Irish comprise just over 20 percent of the city's population, making it the largest ethnic group in the city. Since it’s also considered the most Irish city in the U.S., it's no surprise that Boston puts on a wicked-good St. Patrick's Day party. What's the best way to celebrate St....
Imagine thousands of people cheering as crews in power boats pour environmentally-friendly vegetable dye into the Chicago River, turning the water a bright emerald green. This is just the beginning of the St. Patrick's Day experience in Chicago. The city hosts one of the largest ongoing celebrations of Irish heritage in the country, featuring parades and festivals around the city...
For just a few short weeks, from March 20 through April 15, 2018, Washington, D.C. will be blanketed in pink, as the blossoms bloom on the thousands of cherry trees gifted to the U.S. by Japan in 1912, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival goes into full swing. Horticulture lovers aren't the only ones drawn to the festival roster of...
Believe it or not, parts of Arizona really do have four seasons — winter and spring included. At 7,000 feet elevation, Flagstaff comes alive when the snow melts, offering blossoming wildflowers, full lakes and rivers, and mild temperatures. With daytime highs in the 60s, you'll find plenty of spring things to do in Flagstaff, Arizona, that don't involve baking like...
