These 8 states will never top America's most beautiful states list but they abound with natural beauty. Which states have we ...

Nestled in southern California, Joshua Tree National Park is a strange but beautiful desert world with peculiar-looking rock formations and namesake trees that look like they jumped off the page of a ...

Imagine a land where friendly people don smiles, alluring scenery surrounds you, and you can eat all the rich, creamy cheese curds and tart cherry pie you want. Door County, Wisconsin, offers all this ...

As a popular element to most Santa stories, reindeer may seem mythical, but visitors can walk through a boreal forest with them in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks is a popular destination where people ...

We are Scott and Julie at Miles with McConkey. After nearly 30 years, we took a leap of faith out of the corporate world to enjoy a life of travel and adventure. We hope to inspire you to find ways to ...

Julie and I realized our dream last fall when we embarked on a scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The route offers breathtaking views and many places to ...

Julie and I visited Shenandoah National Park for the first time last fall. We were fortunate to arrive around peak foliage to enjoy the gorgeous scenery along Skyline Drive. However, we wanted to ...

We are blessed to have lots of beautiful scenery in the United States. Julie and I are doing our best to see as much of it as possible. Some places are unique but give you the sense that one visit is ...

The Columbia River Gorge, located in the Pacific Northwest, has been carved out by the Columbia River. It is 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep in some areas. The gorge is part of the Lewis and ...

Upstate New York cradles a fertile wine region called the Finger Lakes. It is a wonderful place to visit, with beautiful vistas of tranquil lakes and extensive vineyards. The area houses more than 100 ...

Mountains draw us in with their size and beauty. Where can you see (or climb) the highest peaks in the US? Many travelers to South Dakota visit Mount Rushmore and the Badlands. Find out why you need ...

Do you want to roam the halls of a prison that once held some of the world’s most dangerous criminals? Would you like to spend time on a mysterious island? Do you enjoy haunting history and natural ...