The holiday season is upon us, and you ponder how to maintain this seasonal cheer throughout the year. Suddenly, a light bulb ...

Nestled in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park harbors sprawling mixed-grass prairies amid surreal layered spires, buttes, and canyons. A closer look reveals vast communities of prairie ...

These magical European-style Christmas markets in the U.S. offer holiday celebrations that won't break the bank.

We cut over 14.5 million Christmas trees across America to celebrate the holidays. What are the top Christmas tree-producing ...

For some, mentioning “trail” conjures images of thrilling outdoor adventures, while others find the thought horrific. What if we add the word “donut” to the trail? Does this change your mind? Ohio ...

Suppose your heart is swelling with gratitude, and you want to find the best place to express thanks. The top cities are ...

Julie and I recently took a dream road trip, savoring the scenic vistas along Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. On the journey, you pass through one tunnel on Skyline Drive and another 26 on Blue ...

The PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will turn on its lights this November for the 42nd year, celebrating the holiday season with families and animals. Each evening ...

We are Scott and Julie at Miles with McConkey. After nearly 30 years, we took a leap of faith out of the corporate world to enjoy a life of travel and adventure. We hope to inspire you to find ways to ...

Mountains fascinate us with their massive size and stunning beauty. Some of us stare in admiration, while others want to climb them. The higher the summit, the more we are drawn to it. While Mount ...

Nestled in southern California, Joshua Tree National Park is a strange but beautiful desert world with peculiar-looking rock formations and namesake trees that look like they jumped off the page of a ...

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about five hours from San Francisco, Sequoia National Park turns 134 this year. The park harbors beautiful forests comprising many of the world’s most giant ...