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Ohio

Yellow Springs

The town of Yellow Springs will charm city dwellers with an abundance of outdoor activities as well as interesting and varied cultural attractions. You can start your visit by absorbing the atmosphere of the vibrant Yellow Springs Downtown, which is packed with unusual shops, galleries, and restaurants.  Nature lovers can spend some time exploring the Glen Helen Nature Reserve,…

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North Dakota

Turtle River State Park

Turtle River State Park is located 22 miles west of Grand Forks in a scenic wooded valley along the banks of the Turtle River. You can come and spend the day enjoying a variety of outdoor activities, including picnics, hiking, and mountain biking.  The dam is stocked with trout and younger visitors can borrow equipment at the park office. In winter, you can try…

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North Carolina

Old Salem

Old Salem is a living museum, a recreation of what life was like in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through interaction with Old Salem’s reenactors and by strolling the streets of this National Historic Landmark, visitors can see and experience first-hand the culture and various trades of the Moravian settlers who lived in this area. Guests…

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New York

Bannerman Castle

When Brooklynite Francis Bannerman VI’s army-surplus business grew too rapidly to be contained in New York City, he did what any entrepreneurial Scottish immigrant would do in the early 1900’s; he built a castle on an island in the Hudson to contain the extra inventory, plus a smaller residential castle for comfort. After Bannerman’s death in 1918, a gunpowder explosion in 1920,…

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New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Comprised of nearly 120 known caves, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is hidden mostly underground. Carved from limestone deposited in an ancient sea, the alien underground landscape is one of the most famous New Mexico tourist attractions. The Park Service offers self-guided audio tours and ranger-led tours. Visitors can also experience bat tours, trips to specific…

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New Jersey

Clinton

The Raritan River cuts through the picturesque town of Clinton, New Jersey, spanned by an 1870 iron bridge. The view from the bridge is of a 200-foot-wide waterfall. On either side of the bridge are two re-purposed grist mills; on one side, the Hunterdon Historical Museum, and on the other, the Hunterdon Art Museum.   The historical museum sits on the 10-acre Red Mill Museum Village and…

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New Hampshire

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves

The fascinating Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in the White Mountains were carved out of the earth by wind, water, and massive receding glaciers during the Ice Age. Today you can explore this beautiful gorge on foot along a boardwalk, or you can be more daring and venture into some of the many caves.   Joining one of the regular sun-set guided Lantern Light…

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Nevada

Rhyolite Ghost Town

You can find Rhyolite Ghost Town 35 miles from the Furnace Creek Visitor’s Center just outside the Death Valley National Park in Nevada. The town was once quite extensive and owes its existence to the discovery of rich gold-bearing ore back in 1904. For a brief six to seven years, (until the mine was depleted), the town thrived, and prospectors flocked to the area from near…

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Nebraska

  Scotts Bluff National Monument

This national monument has a deep and rich human history dating back to the Native Americans and settlers. This 800-foot historic landmark towers above the North Platte River, and has served as a beacon for travelers throughout history from the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails. Visitors can explore the park and its various trails, including Mitchell Pass,…

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Montana

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center

The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a non-profit organization that educates the public about grizzly bears and gray wolves. The center is home to several ambassador animals that the public can observe and learn about. The bears and wolves that call the center home live in a naturalistic environment with waterfalls, pools, and a natural cabin where visitors…

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Missouri

Gateway Arch

St. Louis, Missouri is home to the world’s tallest arch (630 feet tall!), the Gateway Arch. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, this inverted, weighted centenary arch made of stainless steel is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and is a famous symbol of the city of St. Louis.   Take a walk along the Mississippi and stop by to admire this…

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Mississippi

Mississippi Children’s Museum

The Mississippi Children’s Museum is a one-stop shop for family fun. The museum contains all kinds of fun and educational exhibits focused on the human body, the animal world, science, art, and Mississippi history. The Mississippi Children’s Museum also hosts educational age-specific programs that are designed to help children with literacy, math, STEM concepts, and…

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Minnesota

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Como Park is a park, zoo and conservatory located in St. Paul. The park is very popular and receives more than 1.9 million visitors each year. The zoo is home to many species of animals that are exhibited for the visiting public. In addition to the zoo and conservatory, recreational facilities at Como Park include an amusement park, carousel, golf course, swimming…

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Michigan

Isle Royale National Park

When you feel the urge to escape the city and embrace nature, peace, and solitude far from the beaten track, Isle Royale National Park may be just what you need. Isle Royale is a scenic, isolated, and rugged island in Lake Superior that offers adventurers an exceptional back-to-nature experience. One way to enjoy the splendor is to go backpacking along over 160 miles of…

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Massachusetts

Cohasset

Cohasset might just the quintessential New England town, with its picture perfect sights drawing many tourists every year. But Cohasset is probably best known for its numerous superb beaches, many of which have been kept private to be enjoyed by local residents. Sandy Beach, known as the Jewel in the Crown in Cohasset, is open to the public – although visitors need to be accompanied by…