Hot Springs NP

Hot Springs, Hidden Waterfalls, Hikes, and History: How to Explore Arkansas’s only National Park in a Summer Weekend

Located in the heart of central Arkansas, Hot Springs is often called “America’s Worst National Park,” but after spending a summer weekend here, we couldn’t disagree with that classification more. Predating the National Park Service itself, Hot Springs was established as a federal reservation in 1832 to protect the thermal waters for public use. It’s …

How to Explore Pennsylvania’s Raystown Lake in a Summer Weekend

If you’re dreaming of a summer getaway filled with time spent outdoors on lakes and rivers and mountaintops, charming small towns, and evenings around the campfire, Raystown Lake deserves a spot at the top of your list. As the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania, Raystown offers endless opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, and hiking. And …

10 Cities in 72 Hours: How to Plan a Cozy Coastal Virginia Workcation

Experience the Best of Coastal Virginia in a Long Weekend HOT TAKE: Working remotely doesn’t have to mean working from home, especially when you can work from a cozy, coastal destination and experience some of the best food, culture, and natural beauty that the region has to offer after clocking out. After a recent long …

Your Ultimate Guide to Planning the Perfect Winter Day in Greenburg, PA

How to Spend 24 hours in this Western Pennsylvania Hallmark Town this Season This little city in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands is packed with charm, and what it lacks in size, it makes up for 10 times over in fun things to do! So if you’re looking to plan a winter trip to Greensburg, Pennsylvania, that’s …

Man and woman walking along a gravel path at Arboretum at Penn State

How to Eat and Explore Your Way around Happy Valley, PA: 10 Adventurous Activities and Where to Grab a Bite or Beverage After

An Outdoor-Lover’s Guide to Exploring, Eating, and Imbibing in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania Nestled in Central Pennsylvania (just six hours max from 35% of North America’s entire population) and known for being home to Penn State University, is a group of valleys collectively known as Happy Valley. But the area offers far more than just tailgates …