115 articles tagged with outdoor adventures
As someone who's visited Orlando 12 times in the last decade—both solo for financial conferences and with my wife and son for family adventures—I've learned that the real magic of this city extends far beyond Mickey's kingdom. While the House...
There's something magical about discovering a place that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism but offers all the natural splendor you could ask for. Sanford, Maine is exactly that kind of treasure – a place where pristine lakes mirror the...
When I first stumbled upon Pueblo, Colorado during my post-redundancy road trip across the American Southwest, I nearly drove straight through. What a mistake that would have been! This unpretentious gem along the Arkansas River offers an authentic slice of...
When most people think of Las Vegas, images of neon-lit casinos and adults-only entertainment spring to mind. But as someone who's analyzed this desert metropolis from both a statistical and parental perspective, I can confidently assert that Vegas has evolved...
Y'all, I've discovered that sometimes the most rewarding travel experiences happen just a few hours from the beaten path. While everyone's flocking to Atlanta or Savannah, I recently spent a delightful fall weekend exploring Albany, Georgia – a place where...
Tallahassee hits different in the fall. The sweltering summer pressure system finally retreats, leaving behind that perfect Florida sweet spot – mid-70s, low humidity, and skies so blue they'd make a meteorologist weep. After burning out in finance and embracing...
When most folks hear 'Auburn,' they immediately picture the roaring crowds of Jordan-Hare Stadium and a sea of orange and blue. But after three springtime visits with my now-grown children (who still reminisce about these trips), I've discovered this charming...
When most families dream of summer adventures, Wyoming's rugged landscapes might not be the first destination that comes to mind. But after spending a week in Casper with my two closest friends and their kids, I'm convinced this gem of...
The first time I laid eyes on the endless white sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses, I felt like I'd stumbled onto another planet. Having called Brazil home for several years now, I've explored many breathtaking landscapes, but nothing quite compares...
When most people think Idaho, potatoes immediately spring to mind—much like how children instantly associate doctors with shots! But just as I've spent decades showing my young patients there's more to medicine than needles, I'm here to reveal there's far...
As a Miami native who grew up exploring Florida's less-traveled paths, I've always known there's more to Orlando than Mickey's kingdom. Don't get me wrong—Disney magic is real (and spectacular), but after countless visits to Central Florida over the years,...
As someone who's built a career advocating for diverse perspectives, I've learned that sometimes the most illuminating comparisons come from studying contrasts. This summer, an unexpected work opportunity allowed me to experience two coastal towns that couldn't be more different:...
Dominica may be known as the Nature Island, but when the sun sets over Roseau, this Caribbean capital reveals a different kind of energy that few travelers fully experience. After spending my days trail running through the island's lush rainforests...
The crisp mountain air of West Virginia greeted me as I stepped off the bus in Morgantown, a delightful change from Los Angeles' perpetual summer. *¡Qué maravilla!* This vibrant college town nestled along the Monongahela River has a rhythm all...
The moment my feet left Cabo Girão's cliff edge, time suspended. Below me, the Atlantic stretched endlessly blue against Madeira's dramatic coastline – 580 meters of sheer vertical drop that simultaneously terrified and exhilarated me. This wasn't the gentle Portugal...