If you’ve ever seen pictures of Mount Rushmore, you’re already familiar with Black Hills. And while you may feel that summer is the best time to visit, ask anyone who lives in the area and they’ll say that you need to come in the fall. With fewer people visiting, the area is less crowded, and those that do visit are often rewarded with some unexpected bonuses – elk, deer, and bison are more visible at this time of the year. And of course, there are the fall colors. Read more
Last week we took a quick tour of New England in all of it’s autumn splendor. This week we are heading a bit south, to Pennsylvania, where it’s two mountainous regions – the Laurel Highlands in the southwest, and the Poconos in the northeast – each put on quite a seasonal show of their own. And with lots of fun things to explore, both regions are great places to consider visiting for “leaf peepers”. Let’s see what each area has to offer! Read more
“It’s Fall y’all” and with autumn, comes thoughts of fall foliage drives, either for the day, or as a weekend, or even longer. “Leaf peeping” is always super popular – especially for folks who are fond of road trips, getting in a car to check out some beautiful scenery sounds like the perfect way to spend some time! Read more
Growing up in Maryland, outside of Washington D.C., I always took for granted all that the Maryland and Virginia “eastern shore” – the area of these states on the “other” (eastern) side of the Chesapeake Bay – had to offer. It wasn’t until I was an adult, speaking to folks from all parts of the U.S. who all raved about what a lovely part of the country it was, that I really began to appreciate what a true gem the Eastern Shore is. “It’s so beautiful and peaceful” and “I would love to go back” were frequent comments that I heard from visitors, echoing those of Captain John Smith who, upon discovering this region 400 years ago, wrote that “heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man’s habitation.” If you’ve never heard of the Eastern Shore, or have heard of it and wondered what it’s all about – and especially if you’re looking for a wonderful place to visit in the USA – today’s blog is for you. Read more
Last week we shared some tips for how to make the good ole family road trip stress-free and fun – for both kids and adults. A big part of that, in these pandemic days, is staying healthy. Of course, those health concerns don’t end when you arrive to your destination, so there are definitely some things you’ll want to keep in mind for your time in your hotel, rental, or while staying with family and friends, and medical and health professionals have a number of recommendations. Read more