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It is officially October, which means that it is officially the season of tricks and treats. If you’ve been looking to get into the Halloween spirit, you could have a horror movie marathon or throw a Halloween party . . . or, if you’re interested in something even spookier, you could go ghost hunting in [...]

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national parks in the world, and for good reason. There is no entrance fee to the park; you only pay for parking, making it quite accessible. This incredible park offers so much to do, it’s worth more than one visit. Whether it’s your first visit or [...]

A fantastic way to engage with the water and scenery, paddleboarding in the fall can be just as fun as it is in the summer. It’s a great way to glimpse fall leaves and beautiful scenery as the seasons change. If you’re worried you might be chilly, wear more clothes or a full or half [...]

Going on a safari? Do you know about the big 5 and the tiny 5 of Africa? They’re must-see animals on the continent.

Indiana Dunes National Park is one of the newest parks in the NPS system. The park sits on Lake Michigan and is close to several major cities.

There’s no better trek than following in the footsteps of hobbits, elves, dwarves, and wizards through Middle Earth—aka New Zealand.

Ultra running is all about pushing limits. That’s difficult for many to understand, especially those who get winded by a 5K, but most ultra runners will tell you that they’re driven—and, at times, possessed—to find their body’s natural stopping point, and then to find a way to go beyond that. To keep things interesting—and to [...]

As we approach Halloween, we’re all looking forward to telling ghost stories around the campfire. But what about legends like Loch Ness and El Chupacabra that lurk outdoors? Here are some of our favorite urban legends and mythical creatures to deliberate around the campfire. The Jersey Devil, New Jersey, United States Said to have glowing [...]

Nicknamed the “Crowned Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast,” Acadia National Park hosts 4 million visitors annually to explore 60 miles of coastline and 150 miles of hiking trails. Acadia National Park falls in the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States and is a great place to visit for hiking and whale [...]