Among the numerous trails I've explored in Prescott, Arizona (Prescott, Arizona: “Everybody’s Hometown”.), Constellation Park stands out as one of the most beautiful and unique. Unlike the flat and wooden hiking paths you typically encounter, at Constellation Park, you are greeted with colossal granite rocks and boulders, some standing alone, while others form intricate stacks. …
As someone who typically isn't drawn to beach destinations, Beach Haven, New Jersey, pleasantly surprised me as one of the most charming beach resort towns I've encountered - so much so that I'd eagerly return. My discovery of Beach Haven came after thorough online research while planning our 2019 East Coast road trip, which traveled …
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Located on the southeastern edge of England, facing the Strait of Dover and mainland Europe, are the famous White Cliffs of Dover. One of the city of Dover's biggest draws, it's an incredible sight to behold. Stretching for 8 miles (13 km), the cliffs owe their striking appearance to a composition of chalk with flashes …
Located alongside the 73 miles of Washington State’s coastline are grand and unique rock formations known as Sea Stacks. The Sea Stacks were formed over millions of years by powerful ocean water crashing against the cliffs, eroding the rock. First caves were formed, then arches once the cave broke from the other side, and eventually, …
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An open-air museum and heritage site, Sharlot Hall Museum is a terrific outing for history lovers, especially that of the American Southwest. Sharlot Hall, a daughter of the frontier, founded the museum in 1928 to preserve the history and culture of Northcentral Arizona. Located in downtown Prescott, Arizona, at 415 West Gurley Street, the Sharlot …
A small town made world famous in the late aughts (2000 - 2009) to early 2010’s by the epic, fan-obsessive book series Twilight, Forks, Washington is worth a visit ✨if you are in the area✨. While not worth a special trek to northwestern Washington state (in my opinion), if you are visiting Olympic National Park, …
Home to the Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona stands out as a quintessential Wild West frontier town, consistently topping travel lists for those who love exploring the American Southwest. Quickly approaching 145 years of history, Bisbee is famed not only for mining but also for its intriguing paranormal aspects, as any good Wild West town …
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Well worth the trek and visit, Marymere Falls was by far one of the best hikes we took during our Washington state extravaganza. Located within the vast Olympic National Park, next to beautiful Lake Crescent, it’s an easy, approximately 1-mile out and back trail. Marymere Falls is considered to be the most popular hikes at …
Our wonderful guide, a retired miner of the Copper Queen Mine, who now spends his retirement years partaking in a far more relaxed and enjoyable job at the same mine. Once the most productive copper mines of the early 1900’s, the Copper Queen Mine in Bisbee, Arizona, has transformed into a modern-day fun and educational …
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is often considered one of the United States’ – and the world's – most famous cemeteries. It's a must-see attraction, frequently topping any “must see” list for visitors to New Orleans, Louisiana (New Orleans: The City of the Dead.). Located just outside of the equally famous French Quarter, it’s a …
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