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The Most Transcendent Train Rides In North America

Image courtesy of White Pass Railroad Well, train, train, take me on out of this town–Blackfoot, “Train, Train” (1979) If you’re looking for a travel experience where…

animals

Spot These 10 Awesome Animals In U.S. National Parks

Don’t you just love animals?  Humans might be at the top of the food chain but we are all really animals.  If you like to go looking…

America’s 20 Most Beautiful Historic Places

The United States of America has a lot to offer history buffs.  You’ll find charming towns, diverse cities, interesting cultural institutions, and magnificent monuments.  Here then, are…

A Peek At The Top 10 Most Visited National Parks

At last count, the United States of America has 419 national parks. They include more than 84 million acres in every state and the U.S. territories of…

13 Awesome Hiking Trails In California

Are you planning on sticking close to home on your next vacation?  If you’re suffering from cabin fever but don’t want to renew your passport, consider spending…

Magical Ice Castles In The U.S. And Canada

Photo Credit: AJ Mellor Do you think winter isn’t so much “cold” as it is “cool”? If you’re the type of person to truly embrace the ice…

9 Spectacular Hikes In Los Angeles

If you’re in the L.A. area and feeling the need to get outside and get some exercise, we understand.  According to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the…

World’s Best Places to See The Northern Lights

Chill out and take in the sight of the fabulous Northern Lights! Photo By: @kyrenian Tromso is in the northern part of the country above the Arctic…

The Top 15 Underground Places to Visit on Earth

There are a lot of cool places to visit on the planet, but have you ever looked beyond the surface?  This column will remind you that the…

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The Most Incredible Natural Ice Rinks on Earth

Don’t worry.  You don’t need to know how to do a salchow or a camel.  In fact, it doesn’t even matter if you are clueless about what…