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How to Explore Downtown York, PA: The Hippest Small Town You’ve Never Heard Of

If by the off chance you have actually heard of York, Pennsylvania, images of industry, snack foods, and the Articles of Confederation may come to mind. The New York Times has described York as a “south-central Pennsylvania manufacturing town, where the colonial architecture reflects its Revolutionary War past,” but to us it’s so much more. …

Couple sitting on a rock overlooking Harpers Ferry at the summit of Maryland Heights Overlook hiking trail

How to Spend a Perfect Winter Day in Harpers Ferry, WV

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Tucked into the lower Shenandoah Valley lies Harpers Ferry, a small Appalachian town with no lack of history or beauty. Situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers between Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, the latter’s Easternmost town boasts a population of only 285, yet nearly half a million people visit each year. …

How to Explore Luray Virginia & Hike Shenandoah National Park in an Epic Weekend

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If you’re in search of the perfect Mid-Atlantic East Coast mountain getaway, or on a hunt for the ideal home base to explore Shenandoah National Park (SNP), look no further than Luray (pronounced Loo-Ray), Virginia. This little town, situated to the west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, right outside SNP and George Washington National Forest, …

10 Fun (& Husband-Approved) Fall Date Ideas

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Along with fall comes crisp weather, changing leaves, spooky season, and a plethora of fun, seasonal activities for you to enjoy with your boo (pun-intended). I’ve compiled ten of my favorites below in hopes that they will help you create the perfect balance of pumpkin-spiced and Halloween-haunted in your life this season. Go Pumpkin Picking …

The Ultimate Winter Road Trip Itinerary: 5 Epic Days of Adventure in Colorful Colorado

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From iconic red sandstone formations, to towering snow-capped mountains, to expansive sand dunes, and evergreens as far as the eye can see, Colorado’s geography and natural landscapes are as diverse as they come. In our experience, the mix of winding roads, sprawling valleys, and steep mountain passes that you’ll find here are best explored by car, …

How to Plan a Week of Summer Adventures in the Land of Fire and Ice: An Epic Iceland Road Trip Itinerary

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In recent years, Iceland has become one of the top adventure travel destinations worldwide, and for good reason. Iceland’s beauty is unmatched and this country serves as the perfect adventure-packed getaway for any outdoor enthusiast. We often joked that the landscape seemed as though a four-year-old was given a blank map, geography from all over …