Empire State Trail
March 19, 2021
America’s longest multi-use state trail. It’s the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile trail that crosses New York from Manhattan north to the Canadian border in Rouses Point near the northern tip of Lake Champlain, and also from Buffalo to Albany. Open to cyclists, hikers, walkers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers, the project to combine some preexisting segments […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month
March 12, 2021
March 1-31, 2021. It started off as a day, then a week, now a whole month. This month is officially Women’s History Month. It originated as International Women’s Day (March 8th), recognized by the world back in 1911; then in 1980, US President Jimmy Carter declared Women’s History Week to align with International Women’s Day; […]
2021 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
February 12, 2021
Here they are…the days when you can gain free entrance to all of America’s National Parks: January 18: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 17: First day of National Park Week August 4: One year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 25: National Public Lands Day […]
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
January 22, 2021
The newest one! The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in southeastern West Virginia is now officially the 63rd National Park and the 20th National Preserve in the United States. About an hour’s drive from Charleston, West Virginia, it’s comprised of about 7,000 acres of marked trailheads and another 65,000 acres of backcountry trails. […]
TreeHouse Point
January 15, 2021
A getaway in the trees! At TreeHouse Point, you can socially distance yourself in one of their six unique treehouses. Nestled in a beautiful Pacific Northwest forest just 30 minutes east of Seattle, each treehouse is perched above the lush forest floor with heating, air conditioning, plush bedding, and some have decks with outdoor seating. […]
Top Getaways of 2020
December 14, 2020
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2020 features in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Live Cams on explore.org, that allow you to view wildlife from the comfort and […]
Nimmo Bay Resort
September 25, 2020
Escape to a remote wilderness resort! The beautiful Nimmo Bay Resort offers all-inclusive packages in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Customized adventures include: whale watching, heli-hiking, beachcombing, kayaking, paddleboarding, mindful hiking, wellness treatments, glacier trekking, and wildlife viewing, to name just a few of the options available. If relaxation is […]
Digital Detox Challenge
September 18, 2020
Get paid to spend a weekend at a National Park! Sounds good? Check out the Digital Detox Challenge from the folks at SatelliteInternet.com. Here’s the scoop: rent an RV, spend 2 nights at the National Park of your choice, and then share your experience online. You’ll be reimbursed for the RV rental, campsite fees, transportation […]
Museum of Underwater Art
August 21, 2020
The first underwater museum in the Southern Hemisphere! Australia’s recently opened Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) in Townsville, North Queensland, features the works of artist/activist Jason deCaires Taylor. Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the vision of MOUA is to provide an underwater experience which inspires reef conversation; achieves positive environmental outcomes; […]
Barbados Welcome Stamp
August 7, 2020
Working from home? Then how about making Barbados home? That’s right, the beautiful tropical island of Barbados has started a program called Welcome Stamp that allows you to relocate to paradise and work remotely for 12 months. This 167 square mile island is located in the eastern Caribbean and boasts sunny weather, gorgeous beaches, a […]
America’s National Parks
May 22, 2020
Visit the great outdoors…gradually and safely! In accordance with CDC and government guidelines, some of the 419 National Parks are reopening (like Joshua Tree National Park, pictured above). Yippee! With warm weather and summer approaching, we’re all anxious to get out and explore nature. To ensure everyone’s safety and health, there are some restrictions and […]
Mediamatic ETEN
May 15, 2020
Waterfront dining while maintaining social distancing! The folks at the Mediamatic ETEN, a vegan restaurant in Amsterdam, have taken an innovative approach to the changes that this pandemic has brought on. In hopes of keeping their diners safe and well fed, they have constructed small, two-person greenhouses along their waterfront for diners to enjoy a […]
Africam
May 1, 2020
Create your own safari vacation! With Africam, you can visit the African bush from the comfort of your home computer. Eight live cameras set up across Africa in locations such as the Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa and the Nkorho Bush Lodge, located in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, showcase the amazing wildlife on […]
Keukenhof
April 24, 2020
Spring has sprung and that means the tulips are in bloom! Though we can’t travel to the Netherland to visit Keukenhof, (we introduced you to this massive flower park last year) you can take a virtual tour of this beautiful garden every day from the comfort of your home. New videos will be posted throughout […]
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
April 17, 2020
Meet Abby, Rosa and Selka! Though you won’t be able to physically visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium in sunny California right now, you can still enjoy a virtual visit and watch these playful resident sea otters, thanks to their live web cams. With 10 cameras set up throughout the aquarium, you can view the leopard sharks, bat […]
Live Cams on explore.org
April 3, 2020
Feeling cooped up? Then how about a trip to the remote Tembe Elephant Park in Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to see some of the largest elephants on the planet? Here’s how you can do this and still follow the Stay Home, Stay Healthy mandate. With explore.org you can visit hundreds of places through a live […]
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
February 18, 2020
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a 789 acre animal rescue and educational facility in Keenesburg, Colorado, just north of Denver. More than 500 exotic animals including lions, leopards, coati mundi, tigers, wolves, servals and bears have been rescued from horrific captive situations. An elevated, 1.5-mile walkway, which happens to hold the Guinness […]
Igloo Village Zermatt
January 27, 2020
As if a trip to the Matterhorn isn’t special enough…how about an overnight stay in an igloo with views of the Matterhorn! Yes, the snow and ice artists at Igloo Village have been busy creating their one-of-a-kind “ice hotel” in the Swiss resort village of Zermatt, home to that over 14,000 foot picturesque behemoth, straddling the […]
White Sands National Park
January 24, 2020
Our newest National Park! As of last month, New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument received the official designation as our 62nd National Park. As its name implies, this striking park is home to fields of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals, and it also contains the world’s largest collection of Ice-Age fossilized footprints. Lace up those […]
Top Getaways of 2019
December 13, 2019
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2019 reviews in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the New Life Hiking Spa, a budget-friendly, wellness retreat in Killington, Vermont. Rounding out the top-3 […]
Snow Bear Chalets
November 25, 2019
Treehouses aren’t just for kids! Especially the Snow Bear Chalets, the world’s first ski-in/ski-out luxury treehouses located right on the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort, just 30 miles from Glacier National Park. Choose from 3 treehouses that can accommodate 6-10 people with gourmet kitchens, great rooms with cathedral ceiling, wrap-around decks, and private hot tubs. […]
Gladden Private Island
November 21, 2019
The ultimate bespoke getaway. Travel to Gladden Private Island, your own private isle on the Belize Barrier Reef. Surrounded by the unbelievably clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Villa accommodates one lucky couple in luxury, complete with an infinity pool and a rooftop terrace. The staff attends to your every need, arranging guided snorkeling […]
Kachi Lodge
November 13, 2019
An otherwordly glamping escape. The Kachi Lodge is a unique property located at an altitude of 11,800 feet in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. The six geodesic domes sitting at the base of the towering Thunupa volcano offer ensuite accommodations with bespoke furniture, local art, and a small pellet stove to keep you warm and toasty when temperatures […]
L’EST GO Card
November 12, 2019
The weather’s turning cold, and you know what that means…it’s almost time to hit the slopes! Get prepared with the L’EST GO Card, a pass that saves you money at four ski resorts in Canada’s Eastern Townships and a clever pun on the phrase, “let’s go” and the French translation of east, est, since the resorts […]