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The Milky Way brightens the night sky in Bruneau Dunes State Park, ID

Southern Idahoโ€™s New Dark Sky Park: A Celestial…

This southern Idaho park boasts America's tallest single-structured dune and International Dark Sky Park status. Learn more about the unique park.
Cars drive on the Kancamagus Highway, NH.

Autumn Bliss: A Scenic Drive Through the Kancamagus…

Considered autumn's most stunning fall drive, find out why you must drive the Kancamagus Highway.
A woman walks through vineyards while holding a glass of wine.

Uncover the Secret World of Thousand Islands Wineries

Looking for a unique winery experience? Thousand Islands, NY is calling.
Mountains dominate the distant horizon as seen from outside the Almo Inn, Almo, Idaho.

Best Lodging in Twin Falls, Idaho (And Nearby…

Southern Idaho has amazing under-the-radar natural wonders and excellent lodging. Check out these places to stay!
Rendering of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library lobby

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library: Where Sustainability Meets History

A museum of the future is coming to Medora, North Dakota. What is so special about this place and why should you go?
Looking out of a cave at a waterfall

The 10 Most Instagrammed State Parks

Looking for travel inspiration? Take a look at America's 10 most Instagrammed state parks!
The sun sets over Roanoke, Virginia.

Colorful Adventure Awaits: Top Attractions in Roanoke, Virginia…

Looking for new experiences? Try these colorful adventures in Roanoke, Virginia.
A coffee flight and a plate with a waffles topped with blueberries sit on a table.

Copper Dog: Where Amazing Waffles Meet Exceptional Coffee

Copper Dog Cafe in Mandan, North Dakota is my favorite restaurant. Find out why.
Scott McConkey, travel writer and founder of the Miles with McConkey Travel Blog, hikes a trail at Craters of the Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho.

Top Hiking Trails and Tips for Craters of…

Craters of the Moon National Monument looks like another world and feels like a national park. Is it on your bucket list? If not, it should be.
Julie McConkey of the Miles with McConkey Travel Blog poses for a picture by rock formations along the Snake River in Idaho.

10 Fantastic Idaho Parks That Should Be on…

It's time to update your bucket list. Waterfalls, lava terrain, towering spires, massive dunes, dark skies, and more await you in these southern Idaho parks.
A woman takes pictures from her car of bison grazing in a field in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

North Dakota Tops Studies for Happiness and Quality…

Have you ever considered living in or visiting North Dakota? It is one of America's happiest states. What is their secret?
A woman stands in front of a brick wall with a colorful painted sign that ways "Welcome to Salem"

Salem, Virginia Is the Perfect Blue Ridge Mountains…

Salem, Virginia is likely not the first Salem that comes to mind but the quaint town is the perfect Blue Ridge Mountains getaway.
A man wears a Bigfoot costume

You Wonโ€™t Believe These Fun, Quirky Smoky Mountain…

Looking for a unique way to experience a national park? Check out these fun, quirky festivals in the Smokies.
Baby sea turtles crawl across the sand to the water in St. George Island, FL.

St. George Island Was Named America’s Top Beach…

St. George Island was named America's top beach in 2023. It is making headlines again, but for an entirely different reason.
Scott McConkey, travel writer and founder of the Miles with McConkey Travel Blog, looks at the Portland coast from New Ground.

We Had the Best Time in Portland (And,…

Have you been to this Portland?
A woman walks down steps along a paved path with views of badlands in the distance

Why Is Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit…

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has 3 units, but one is especially popular. What is so special about the South Unit and its gateway town, Medora?
A British flag waves in the wind from the back of a tender that pulls away from a cruise ship.

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Our Princess…

We visited Europe for the first time during our recent Princess British Isles cruise. What was the cruise like? We share the good, bad, and ugly details.
Scott McConkey, travel writer and founder of the Miles with McConkey Travel Blog, climbs a hill at sunrise in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit: How Is…

An area with beautiful, rugged landscapes and exotic wildlife should not be this accessible. Yet, it is. What are people missing by skipping this park's North Unit?
A man walks toward a blockhouse in Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park as the American flag flies on a pole ahead

Love History? Add Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park…

This park may not be on your radar but it should be. Climb blockhouses, explore earth lodges, tour George Custer's last command, and more.
Pheasants on the Prairie roadside attraction on the Enchanted Highway, ND

Enchanted Highway North Dakota: A Different Kind of…

Have you heard of the Enchanted Highway? The North Dakota scenic drive is full of jaw-dropping whimsical wonders that you have to see to believe.
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