One of the best places to see manatees in all of Florida is at the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach next to Tampa Electric's Big Bend Power Station. The warm (and clean) water surrounding the Big Bend Power Station attracts manatees, especially...
The Reunion Tower GeO Deck in Dallas, Texas offers a panoramic, 360 degree view of the Dallas skyline. On a clear day, you can see over 30 miles (~48 kilometers) in the distance, all the way to Fort Worth. I visited the Reunion...
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Oklahoma? Some people might say tornadoes, in part due to the movie Twister, both the original from 1996 and the sequel from 2024. However, Oklahoma deserves to be known for...
Arguably the best place to have a picnic in Arlington, VA is at Gravelly Point. Why? It is located right next to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and planes thus fly directly overhead. They fly so close to the ground sometimes it...
One of the best ways to spend a beautiful, sunny day in the DC area is to hike the Hains Point Loop Trail in East Potomac Park. Even though it is 4.1 miles (~6.6 kilometers) long, it is considered to be an easy...
There is no shortage of unique date night ideas in Arlington, VA. No matter whether you are looking for an idea for a first date with someone new or for a 50th date with your long-term partner, this list is for you! For...
Renting paddle boats on the Tidal Basin is one of the best ways, in my opinion, to see and experience the city of Washington, DC. Not only can you escape some of the crowds, but you can see the city and a few...
I have compiled a list of the eight best things to do in Pentagon City, which is a neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia. You can squeeze all of these activities into one day, but I recommend you spread them out over time to truly...
If you are looking for an adventurous hike in the DC area, then the Billy Goat Trail Section A should be next on your list. Not only will you enjoy beautiful views of the Potomac River, but you also will climb and maneuver...
The town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia boasts a variety of adventure activity tours, including whitewater rafting. Hop in a raft with a guide and paddle along Class I to Class III rapids. The guide will instruct you throughout the whole tour, and...
Did you even know whitewater tubing tours existed? Well, they do! The town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has a variety of adventure tours available, including whitewater tubing. One year I gifted my boyfriend a whitewater rafting tour for his birthday. Then the...
Cadillac Ranch is one of Texas' quirky roadside attractions, and it has quite an interesting history behind its creation. For that reason, it should definitely be on your list for the next time you are passing through Amarillo. I visited it while on...
Harpers Ferry in West Virginia is the PERFECT location for a day trip with its array of scenic viewpoints, adventure activities, and historical attractions. This article will lay out what I chose as a personal itinerary for one day in Harpers Ferry. I...
You will not find a better view of Harpers Ferry than that provided at the top of the Maryland Heights Trail. After a 4.5 mile (~7.2 kilometer) hike with over 1,000 feet (~305 meters) in elevation gain, you are rewarded with a beautiful...