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[Shaniko / Mitchell, OR, Oct 17-19, 2025] With October weather continuing to hold steady, I took my second last-minute trip of the month to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Just...
I had three days for New River Gorge national park because I visited in the spring and wanted extra time in case the weather didn’t cooperate. But I found that it’s...
I had been wanting to see the golden larches – the unique deciduous conifers that lose their needles in winter, but not before they turn a gorgeous golden yellow – ever...
North and South Dakota are not top of mind when it comes to travel destinations, but I was surprised by the number of things to do in these two oft overlooked...
I already knew about some of the cable cars on Madeira, but I was surprised to learn there were a few more once I got on the island. Unfortunately, information about...