South River Falls – A Hike to Shenandoah National Park’s Third-Tallest Waterfall
I want to see a bear today. With this thought in the back of our minds, Caroline and I entered Shenandoah National Park a little while ago. We had planned …
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Turk Mountain Trail, A Short But Rewarding Hike in Shenandoah National Park
If you’re looking for a short hike in Shenandoah National Park to do with kids, the Turk Mountain Trail is a great option. This 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) trail commences across Skyline …
The Palisades, A Quick But Scenic Hike in Fairlee, Vermont
Even though it may be a relatively less-visited corner in Vermont, the Upper Valley has a lot of things going for it. Particularly the area around Fairlee and Thetford (where …
Great Falls Park – Roaring Waterfalls near D.C.
Last Saturday morning, I dropped Caroline off at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Her flight was at 7 am. This left me with a bunch of time to do …
Hiking The Priest via Crabtree Falls, Virginia
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains are home to countless hiking trails, some short and easy, others strenuous and long. Among the best day hikes in this wonderfully lush and scenic region …
A Walk in Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park
Big Meadows is one of the star attractions in Shenandoah National Park. Situated on milepost 51, this large expanse of grasslands dotted with patches of trees and groups of shrubs …
Trayfoot Mountain-Paine Run Loop, Shenandoah National Park
When Caroline and I were driving along Shenandoah National Park’s epic Skyline Drive last week, we stopped to check out Dark Hollow Falls, but also at the Byrd Visitor Center …
Shenandoah National Park Waterfalls: Dark Hollow Falls
Shenandoah National Park is famous for many things. There is iconic, absolutely spectacular Skyline Drive. 40% of the park’s surface is designated wilderness; it is home to the densest black bear …
5 Reasons to Visit Northumberland National Park, England
The northernmost national park in England, Northumberland National Park is situated between the border with Scotland in the north and Hadrian’s Wall in the south. Covering more than 1,000 square …
Cinque Terre National Park Deserves More Than One Day
You could dedicate one afternoon to visiting Cinque Terre National Park, but you could just as easily choose it as a destination for a two-week vacation. I suggest going for …
Hiking the Müllerthal Trail, Luxembourg
In October, Caroline and I hiked the 112-kilometer (70-mile) Müllerthal Trail in Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland. By doing so I checked off one of my main goals for this year: completing …
8 Highlights of Bohinj, Slovenia
People who haven’t ventured past it will think that I’m crazy for saying this, but when you’re visiting Slovenia, you can skip Lake Bled. Sure, if the weather is nice, …
The Sheer Beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Everyone we met (and asked) in Croatia raved about Plitvice Lakes National Park. Everyone seemed to think that it was one of the absolute highlights of a visit to Croatia—if …
A Morning in Krka National Park, Croatia
On the way from Istria to Dalmatia, we spent the night in the coastal city of Zadar before continuing our road trip to Krka National Park and nearby Šibenik. Both …