Mackinac Island – Nature with a Slice of Nostalgia

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An island trapped in time between the Upper and Lower Peninsula in Michigan, the tiny landmass is only reachable by ferry from either side of the mainland. Known as the jewel of the Great Lakes, what really makes Mackinac Island special is it’s a completely car-free experience.

How to Hit Every Possible Instagram Hotspot in NYC in 48 Hours (With Interactive Map!)

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I frequently joke that I plan my life around feeding time. In New York, I really did. Some call it the Big Apple. To me, it’s a big, gluttonous smorgasbord. A place of insane overindulgence where everything from your wildest fantasies is…

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Adult Summer Camp: What It’s Really Like and Which One is Right For You?

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 Photo Credit: Joshua Currie, Courtesy of the Outbound If you’re like me, you try to avoid adulating at all costs. And given that adult camps are all the rage, it seems I’m not the only one who would like to relive those carefree childhood…

22 Unusual Places to Stay in America That Are Definitely Not Your Typical Hotel

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One of the main values of a millennial is experience over things, which means we seek out the unique, local, and quirky. When we travel, we want properties that tell a story. A place we can make memories. Big box hotels and cookie cutter rooms…

The Best Hikes in America for Insane Views, Epic Photos, and Serious Nature Porn

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Hip hip hooray, hiking season is finally upon us. With summer the prime time to explore, people know the big bucket-list worthy hikes in the U.S. (looking at you Pacific Coast Trail and the Appalachian Trail), but there still plenty of…

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Fly Geyser (Nevada’s Magical Rainbow Spout) – What It Is and How to Score Those Coveted Insta Pics

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If you’re wondering why you haven’t already seen a million Instagram photos of this crazy place, Fly Geyser was on private property. Burning Man recently purchased it and opened it up the public.

How to Experience Burning Man Year-Round (Even If You’ve Never Been to the Festival)

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Nevada has Burning Man touches scattered around the state so you can get a taste of their unique philosophy, dip your toes in their world, and tide over those looking to adopt the principles year-round.

7 Adventures You Had No Idea You Could Have in Kansas

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Kansas typically isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think adventure activities, but it’s time to put the flat, cornfield stereotype to bed once and for all.

Dorothy the Explorer and Her Adventure Cat Do Kansas: Surprisingly Off-the-Beaten Path Attractions in the Sunflower State

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In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy famously says, "Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” But she just had to look beyond the surface to find a magical wonderland in her own backyard.

Billings is Called Montana’s Trailhead…But Here Are A Few Other Equally Appropriate Nicknames

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Before Billings was Montana’s trailhead it was Montana’s railhead, a major stop in the westward migration in the late 1800s. Today, Montana’s biggest city has a little something for everyone.