59 articles tagged with summer vacation
When most travelers think of Colorado destinations, Denver and Boulder typically steal the spotlight. But nestled just west of Denver lies Lakewood, a family-friendly paradise that's been my go-to recommendation for friends looking to experience Colorado's natural beauty without the...
As someone who's explored wildlife sanctuaries across three continents, I never expected to find such a delightful family destination tucked away in Illinois. Elgin might not have South Africa's dramatic safaris or New Zealand's whale watching opportunities, but this charming...
The first time I stood atop Mount Sentinel overlooking Missoula, my nurse's instinct to monitor vital signs kicked in – but it was my own heart racing from the panoramic beauty that caught my attention. Having spent countless nights observing...
The first time I laid eyes on Door County's limestone bluffs rising dramatically from Lake Michigan's turquoise waters, I was immediately transported back to my assignment covering extreme cliff diving in Azores. Yet this Wisconsin peninsula—often celebrated for its cherry...
Having spent years examining the structural integrity of teeth, I've developed an eye for assessing the framework of things—be it a golf course in St. Andrews or, as it happens, the charming coastal towns of Maine. While my typical adventures...
Growing up in Edmonton, our family's summer road trips to Ontario were highlights of my childhood. There's something magical about the Toronto-Niagara corridor that keeps drawing me back, even now that I call the US home. Last month, I finally...
Let me start with a confession: I've spent way too much of my adult life chasing the perfect beach day. Between MLB stadium tours and my annual escape from Arizona's furnace-like summers, I've developed a sort of scientific method for...
When most travelers think of beach destinations, Duluth, Minnesota rarely tops the list. But as someone who's analyzed the material composition of sand across three continents, I can confidently say that Lake Superior's shores offer something truly extraordinary. The world's...
There's something magical about the Rhode Island coastline that captures your heart at first glance. After years of exploring Mediterranean shores and Caribbean beaches, I found myself unexpectedly enchanted by Westerly's perfect blend of New England charm and coastal elegance....
I never expected to fall for Sioux City's understated charm. After years chasing dramatic coastlines, this Midwestern hub offered a refreshing change of pace when I visited my college roommate and her family last summer. What struck me most wasn't...
Montreal has always fascinated me as a living laboratory of cultural fusion - where European charm meets North American innovation in a uniquely Québécois expression. As an epidemiologist who studies how environments shape human health outcomes, I find myself drawn...
Growing up with feet in two distinct cultures taught me the value of finding places that feel like a warm embrace – destinations where families can both explore and exhale together. South Portland, Maine is precisely that kind of place....
After analyzing dozens of potential domestic getaways that offer the perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and walkable urban environments, Burlington emerged as the clear statistical winner for my summer sabbatical. This compact lakeside city—with its vibrant pedestrian marketplace,...
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...
There's something wonderfully nostalgic about America's Great Lakes that reminds me of childhood summers by the Baltic Sea back in Germany. Last month, while visiting colleagues in Cleveland, I decided to venture 30 minutes west to Lorain, Ohio—a hidden gem...
