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Destined for Greatness: America’s Other Great Lakes
By Allison Reuther The United States is a natural wonder, full of yawning canyons, sloping meadows filled with bright wildflowers, and many numerous bodies of waters dotted around the country. Lakes that are shallow and deep, some that are hot springs, others that freeze over enough to allow daring ice-skaters to glide over the surface, but more often than not,...
Iconic Horror Movie Filming Locations
By Tatiana Parent The best horror films, in my opinion, are the slow-burners. The ones where some big evil is lurking around the corner, waiting, stalking… It’s that anticipation and the build-up that gets your heart pounding and turns your knuckles white. Whether it’s a man-eating shark biding its time between kills, a loosely-guarded mall keeping out a zombie...
Ipswich, MA: Beaches, Clams & Castles
By Tatiana Parent New England is known for it’s cozy small towns, apple orchards, coastal beaches and historic charm. However, oftentimes, some towns can get overlooked in favor of popular tourist destinations such as Cape Cod, Salem and Kennebunkport. One such hidden gem is Ipswich, MA, a town which encompasses virtually every quintessential New England trait there is. It’s...
Eureka! Panning for Gold in 2013
By Allison Reuther Hoping to strike it rich, but not quite ready to spend every available hour working overtime at some minimum-wage job? Well, have we got quite a list for you then. While gold mining is no longer considered an actual profession, there are still people who pan, dredge, and dig looking for those elusive nuggets, and why...
8 Incredible Facts About the World’s Largest Cave
By Tatiana Parent Sơn Đoòng Cave was originally discovered in 1991 by a local man named Hồ-Khanh. However, fear of the sounds from its underground river prevented any exploration. It wasn’t until 2009 that British scientists embarked on an expedition to fully explore this mammoth cavern. Their findings are incredible. They would have explored further but a large calcite wall...
Honeymoon Ideas: Romantic Treehouse Retreats
By Tatiana Parent You’re getting married! Congratulations! But, before you embark on a lifetime of happiness with your partner, there’s a few odds and ends to sort out. Namely, the big “W”. The Wedding. Well, we here at Roadtrippers can’t really help you with that, (but our buddies at SimpleRegistry can at least make sure you’re gift registry is...
“Saxy” Saxapahaw, NC: Small Town with Big Charm
By Rachel Apostoles If you’re headed down south to the land of the pines, don’t miss “Saxy” Saxapahaw, North Carolina, a small town (really… it’s a two-square mile community) with big charm. Saxapahaw’s a rural town located on the banks of the Haw River, Saxapahaw was once a cotton mill town, but since the mill’s closing in 1994, Saxapahaw...
Humanitarianism over Hangovers: Volunteer On Spring Break
By Jessica Tedrick Spring Break may conjure up images of bikinis, beaches, and lounging, but there are much more interesting ways to spend your week of freedom. While your classmates are on the beach, burning and binge drinking, you can make a difference. Here are some humanitarian alternatives to the traditional Spring Break. United Way Hurricane Sandy Relief - Newark,...
Going to Extremes: US Travel for the Adventurer
By Jessica Tedrick Most people have a set idea of how they want to spend a vacation. It usually includes a tropical drink and some relaxation. If a lazy vacation isn’t really your speed then try some of these activities fit for the adventurer inside you. Whitewater rafting on the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon The Colorado River runs through...
Top Five Kitschy Hotels in the US: The fabulous, the Unique and the Old School
By Jessica Tedrick With all the attention being paid to the journey and the destination, hotels often get left in the dust. Sure, they can be a home away from home with their tiny coffee machines or weirdly dark, floral bedspreads, but the hotel is never the reason for traveling. However, every rule has an exception and these kitschy hotels...