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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,...
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...
North America’s 6 Best (and Secret) Swimming Holes
By Tatiana Parent This summer when you need a break from the stale air conditioning and sweltering humidity, take a refreshing trip to one of America’s many kick-ass natural swimming holes. We’ve got waterfall slide, grotto pools, and deep, cavernous wells. A lil’ something for everyone. Below are 6 of our favorites: Sliding Rock, North Carolina This is...
The 6 Oddest Natural Wonders of the US
By Tatiana Parent We’ve scoured the country, from New York to Oregon, to bring you the absolute BEST natural wonders of the US. There’s a little bit of everything, from a fiery waterfall grotto to stones that appear to move all on their own. So, next time you decide to make an epic cross-country road trip consider stopping at one...
8 Cool Trees that Defy Belief
By Tatiana Parent Regardless of how old you are, there’s something about spending an afternoon in a tree that never loses it appeal. Poets, artists, songwriters, novelists and filmmakers continue to find inspiration in these arboreal beauties. So, to celebrate the start of spring, we’ve compiled a list of America’s most awe-inspiring trees. From Charleston’s Angel Oak to California’s enchanted...
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...
8 Facts About Washington DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival
By Tatiana Parent Washington, though steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking monuments, is still considered by many to be a town synonymous with corruption and dirty politics. But, every spring something beautiful happens here: The Cherry Blossom Festival. Below are 8 pretty cool facts that you may or may not know about this bucolic festival. 1.) In 1912 the...
6 Absolutely Breathtaking Oregon Waterfalls
By Tatiana Parent The Pacific Northwest is a lush paradise of enchanted forests, mammoth mountain peaks and stunning waterfalls. Though there are tons of amazing falls in this state, these 6 breathtaking Oregon waterfalls are a few of our favorites. Ramona Falls A dazzling (and popular) waterfall along the Timberline Trail. Multnomah Falls One of America’s most impressive and elegant waterfalls,...
A Whimsical Road Trip To Moonrise Kingdom Filming Locations
By Tatiana Parent Adventure. Innocence. Dysfunction. Passion. Maps. Books. Art. Music. Love. Sex. Actually, the word “whimsical” doesn’t even begin to describe the romantic summer adventures of our protagonists, Suzy and Sam. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a similar bucolic East Coast town (Ipswich, MA), but there’s something iconic and magical about summers in New England. So, I...
The Cocoon Tree Tent: For the Modernist Camper
By Tatiana Parent The Cocoon Tree Tent is truly a modernist nature-lover’s dream. It can float, hang or just sit on the ground (though when it’s hung it gently sways and when it floats it makes you feel like you’re in a softly-rocking womb). To top it off, the entire interior is one huge, comfy circular bed, that measures 10...