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Hiking along Washington's Green River Gorge is like hiking in a scene from a movie. The Green River Gorge in Washington ...
07/12/2024

Hiking along Washington's Green River Gorge is like hiking in a scene from a movie. The Green River Gorge in Washington State is a dramatic canyon carved by the Green River, spanning over 12 miles and reaching depths of 300 feet. Known for its emerald green water, sheer basalt cliffs and lush forests, it offers exceptional views and a few places to cool off for those willing to brave the frigid water. There are a number of trails that run along the river here and offer a look at waterfalls, unique rock formations, and the towering gorge walls as the green water of the river flows through. There are also the remnants of the old coal mining Franklin Ghost Town that can be explored nearby, along with Kanaskat-Palmer State Park and Flaming Geyser State Park.

West Virginia's Kaymoor Miners Trail takes you to an abandoned, historic coal mine in the beautiful New River Gorge Nati...
07/12/2024

West Virginia's Kaymoor Miners Trail takes you to an abandoned, historic coal mine in the beautiful New River Gorge National Park. This historic trail offers a steep but rewarding hike. The trail is only around 1.5 miles roundtrip, but descends 821 steps to the historic Kaymoor coal mine, which was active from 1899 to 1962. Along the way, you can see remnants of the old mining town, including a coal tipple, coke ovens, and abandoned buildings. The dense forest offers scenic views of the gorge, while interpretive signs share the history of the mine and its workers. The hike provides a glimpse into the region's industrial past, combined with a number of beautiful mountain views in one of the eastern United States' best national parks.

High Bank Twin Falls in Arkansas’ Ozark National Forest is one of the more scenic twin waterfalls you’ll find in the sta...
06/12/2024

High Bank Twin Falls in Arkansas’ Ozark National Forest is one of the more scenic twin waterfalls you’ll find in the state. Cascading side-by-side nearly 70 feet off the high banks of the cliffs here and into a rocky basin below, these falls are quite a sight when really flowing. They are seasonal, so it's best to visit after a good rain…and they can be reached via the fairly easy High Bank Twin Falls Trail in Ozark National Forest.

The World’s Steepest Incline Train Ride can be found in Chattanooga Tennessee at the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. T...
06/12/2024

The World’s Steepest Incline Train Ride can be found in Chattanooga Tennessee at the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. The railway cars here feature glass roofs so that you can experience the incredible view as the railcars are powered by a single steel cable up nearly a mile to the station at the top of Lookout Mountain. Looking down on tracks leading down to the surrounding city of Chattanooga and beyond is quite the sight! From the station on Lookout Mountain, you can walk to attractions like Rock City and Ruby Falls before heading back down on the railway. An awesome experience for those in Chattanooga!

Missouri’s Ozarks Waterfalls Road Trip will take you to 13 of the most stunning waterfalls you’ll find among the beautif...
06/12/2024

Missouri’s Ozarks Waterfalls Road Trip will take you to 13 of the most stunning waterfalls you’ll find among the beautiful Missouri Ozarks. While Missouri is not known for its waterfalls, the state still has quite a few worth visiting…you just have to know where to look. And you’ll find 13 awesome waterfalls along this route through the Ozarks, which also offers a number of other scenic places to stop and explore along the way.

📍Rocky Falls Shut Ins
📍Hodgson Water Mill
📍Lost Canyon Nature Trail Waterfalls
📍Falls at Meramec Spring Park
📍Falls at Montauk State Park
📍Hercules-Glades Wilderness Waterfalls
📍Grand Falls Dam
📍Johnson’s Shut Ins
📍Mina Sauk Falls
📍Castor River Shut Ins
📍Bennett Springs Falls
📍Black Mountain Falls
📍Falling Spring Falls

Alabama's Cathedral Caverns, and its massive cave mouth entrance, make it seem you're walking into a black hole as you a...
06/12/2024

Alabama's Cathedral Caverns, and its massive cave mouth entrance, make it seem you're walking into a black hole as you approach. Originally named the Bat Cave, the entrance to the caverns is 126 feet wide and 25 feet high, which might even be a world record. Inside, this cavern tour gets even better…you’ll encounter "Goliath," one of the world’s largest stalagmites at 45 feet tall and 243 feet around. Other striking formations include a "caveman" figure, a "frozen" waterfall, and a 27-foot stalagmite just 3 inches wide. The temps stay around 60 degrees in the caverns, and the surrounding Cathedral Caverns State Park offers hiking trails to explore and plenty of other entertainment.

The Great Channels of Virginia are a unique sandstone maze you can hike, squeeze, and crouch your way through as canyon ...
06/12/2024

The Great Channels of Virginia are a unique sandstone maze you can hike, squeeze, and crouch your way through as canyon walls tower above you on all sides. These narrow, sandstone slot canyons within the Clinch Mountain Range were created over millions of years by natural erosion. By hiking the Brumley Mountain Trail, you can navigate directly through these canyons where you’ll need to navigate your way through the maze of narrow passages and towering rock walls. The total hike to, through, and back from the Great Channels of VA is around 6 miles, but you’ll see panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and dense forest along the way to keep you motivated.

Washington's Ruby Beach Trail leads you to a stunning coastal area within Olympic National Park. The short, easy trail i...
06/12/2024

Washington's Ruby Beach Trail leads you to a stunning coastal area within Olympic National Park. The short, easy trail is less than half a mile and descends through lush forest to the driftwood-strewn Ruby Beach. Along the beach you'll find dramatic sea stacks and towering rock formations, natural rock arches the tide rushes through, and plenty of marine life living in the tide pools and on some of the sea rocks. Ruby Beach is one of the prettiest and most unique beaches you'll find up and down the Washington coastline.

The Ultimate Smoky Mountains Waterfalls Road Trip will take you to 16 of the most stunning falls throughout Smoky Mounta...
06/12/2024

The Ultimate Smoky Mountains Waterfalls Road Trip will take you to 16 of the most stunning falls throughout Smoky Mountains National Park on this loop drive through both the TN and NC sections of the park. Many of these falls are located along some of the park's best hiking trails, offering you a look at some of the very best sights the Smokies have to offer along the way!

📍Ramsey Cascades
📍Mingo Falls
📍Rainbow Falls
📍Abrams Falls
📍Grotto Falls
📍Meigs Falls
📍Spruce Flats Falls
📍Lynn Camp Cascades
📍Laurel Falls
📍Cataract Falls
📍Baskins Creek Falls
📍Hen Wallow Falls
📍Mouse Creek Falls
📍Tom Branch Falls
📍Indian Creek Falls
📍Juney Whank Falls

Arkansas' Steel Creek Campground is located under the towering Roark Bluff along the Buffalo River…making for one of the...
05/12/2024

Arkansas' Steel Creek Campground is located under the towering Roark Bluff along the Buffalo River…making for one of the most scenic places to camp, swim, paddle and hike in the Ozarks.. Located just east of Ponca, you won’t find a more beautiful view when unzipping your tent than you’ll have here…looking out over the green fields of the campground leading to the treeline that hides the river, with the stunning Roark Bluff towering over all of it. You’ll find around 40 campsites here, and there are multiple areas to swim along the shallow stretch of the Buffalo River that flows along the edge of the campground…where you’ll even find some rope swings to use when the river levels are high enough. If you enjoy camping, this is one of the best places to do it in Arkansas.

Maine's Chimney Pond, located in Baxter State Park, is a pristine glacial pond in the shadow of Maine's tallest peak...M...
05/12/2024

Maine's Chimney Pond, located in Baxter State Park, is a pristine glacial pond in the shadow of Maine's tallest peak...Mount Katahdin. It rests at an elevation of 2,914 feet, surrounded by dramatic granite cliffs. The Chimney Pond Trail, a 3.3-mile hike from Roaring Brook Campground, leads to this iconic spot, offering stunning views of Katahdin's South Basin. Chimney Pond serves as a starting point for climbing the mountain via the Cathedral, Saddle, or Dudley Trails. A ranger station and a camping area with lean-tos are available, making it a perfect base for hikers. The area is rich in wildlife, including moose and eagles.

Twelvemile Beach stretches along Michigan's scenic shores of Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Kno...
05/12/2024

Twelvemile Beach stretches along Michigan's scenic shores of Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Known for its white sand and smooth stones, this beach spans roughly 12 miles…offering incredible views of Superior’s blue-green waters as they roll onto the shore. The Twelvemile Beach Campground sits on a bluff above, with a wooden stairway leading down to the beach. Views from the campground are also incredible…and the beach here makes for one of the more scenic spots you’ll find along Lake Superior to have a beach day or simply sit and take in the sights and sounds.

The Flume Gorge Trail in New Hampshire is one of the best paths you'll find in New England. As you walk through the hear...
05/12/2024

The Flume Gorge Trail in New Hampshire is one of the best paths you'll find in New England. As you walk through the heart of the trail, the granite gorge walls tower over 90 feet high above you, with only around 12 feet of opening between them in some spots. If that's not enough reason alone to visit, you'll also see the beautiful Avalanche Falls, two covered bridges, and a narrow cave known as the "Wolf Den" along the trail. This place is a must-visit for all New Englanders and those vacationing in the area.

You'll find the highest point in Kentucky atop Black Mountain. This peak in the Appalachian Mountains stands at a whoppi...
05/12/2024

You'll find the highest point in Kentucky atop Black Mountain. This peak in the Appalachian Mountains stands at a whopping 4,145 feet in elevation near the border with Virginia in Harlan County. And for those who like adventure, nearby you’ll find the Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area where you can ride UTVs along a series of off road trails that offer excellent views of the Appalachians beyond at certain points. You can also walk or bike (some even say they drive) to the top of Black Mountain via the mostly gravel road Black Mountain Trail which starts out with a scenic overlook…and while there’s not much happening up top besides a fire/radio tower, this is the only way to say you’ve stepped foot on the highest point in the Bluegrass State.

The "Hall of Marble" is just one of the incredible sights you'll see at Longhorn Cavern in Texas Hill Country. This fame...
05/12/2024

The "Hall of Marble" is just one of the incredible sights you'll see at Longhorn Cavern in Texas Hill Country. This famed cavern has served as a hideout for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, a shelter for Native Americans, and even a refuge for outlaws like Sam Bass. Today, it stands as one of the most impressive show caves in the nation. While its history is fascinating, its geology truly sets it apart. Exploring its intricate passageways reveals remnants of an ancient underground river, shimmering calcite crystals, smooth sculpted walls in the “Hall of Marble,” and other distinctive rooms and formations. Above ground, Longhorn Cavern State Park features hiking trails and picnic areas, making it a perfect destination just 90 minutes northwest of Austin, TX.

Missouri’s Blue Spring is among the most stunning natural springs in the country. There are two Blue Springs in the Miss...
04/12/2024

Missouri’s Blue Spring is among the most stunning natural springs in the country. There are two Blue Springs in the Missouri Ozarks—one on the Jacks Fork River and this one, the more famous of the two, located along the Current River. Its waters often display a striking blue hue, and the spring plunges over 310 feet deep, making it one of the deepest in the United States. You can access it via the 3.1-mile Blue Spring Trail or by the Current River. Blue Spring is truly one of the most enchanting spots in the Ozarks!

Florida’s Juniper Springs, nestled among the beautiful Ocala National Forest, offers one of the more stunning swimming a...
04/12/2024

Florida’s Juniper Springs, nestled among the beautiful Ocala National Forest, offers one of the more stunning swimming areas and settings of all natural springs in the US. The crystal clear water of this natural spring swimming hole is surrounded by a concrete barrier with several bleacher-like areas to relax while not swimming or floating. Shallow at one end and deep enough to jump into at another, you’ll find natural tape grass growing along the bottom of the spring for an even more natural feel. The natural springs flow out through Juniper Creek where you can kayak through palm and cypress forests, and the surrounding Juniper Springs Recreation Area offers camping, hiking, and plenty of nature watching. One of the prettiest natural springs to enjoy in the state.

Fall Creek Falls in Arkansas is one of the more underrated waterfalls in the state...cascading 10 feet over a rock ledge...
04/12/2024

Fall Creek Falls in Arkansas is one of the more underrated waterfalls in the state...cascading 10 feet over a rock ledge into a crystl clear pool of water below. During the warm season this little pool at the base of the falls makes for an excellent place to cool off after your hike in to view the falls here along the Falls Branch Trail in Lake Catherine State Park.

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