Road Trips

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Is the Best Time to Visit Death Valley Really in the Summer?

While many of us avoid the heat and gripe about the increasingly hotter summers, some travelers seek it out. Reaching peak temperatures of 130°F, Death Valley is known as the hottest place on Earth. And yet, each summer, during the park’s hottest days, Death Valley sees the majority of its visitors who have come for […]

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High Road from Santa Fe to Taos

How to Experience New Mexico’s Most Enchanting Drive from Santa Fe to Taos

When temperatures go low, it’s time to go high; along the High Road to Taos—my favorite stretch of road from Santa Fe to Taos. Between the bustling streets of Santa Fe and the artistic enclave of Taos lies one of the best road trips in the country—a winding path through high desert landscapes, ancient villages,

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Benson Sculpture Garden

Exploring Hundreds of Bronze Sculptures at the Benson Sculpture Garden

Living in Denver, I often travel north from Denver to Boulder or Denver to Fort Collins, not making many stops along the way. Until recently, my travels took me to the small town of Loveland, where I discovered one of the best places to visit in Colorado; The Benson Sculpture Garden.  The town of Loveland,

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Falling in Love with Fargo: Things to Do in Fargo

It’s easy to find yourself just north of normal with these things to do in Fargo, North Dakota. Fargo is the state’s largest city and is home to approximately 125,000 residents and counting. Aside from being a fan favorite in the Midwest for college football and hockey, the city also gained international recognition from the

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Your Guide to the Top Attractions in Vernal, Utah

Is Vernal worth visiting? I would say, most definitely, yes! Vernal, Utah is the land of dinosaurs and scenic landscapes where red rock formations and mountain vistas intersect with tranquil reservoirs and rivers embedded with a rich geologic history. It’s the jumping-off point for big adventures including some of the most epic river running in

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Your Gateway to Adventure: Things to Do in Raton New Mexico

The sign for Raton Pass greeted me as I made my way over the 7,835-foot mountain pass that connects southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. This marks the highest point along the historic Santa Fe Trail and the beginning of my visit to the small town of Raton, New Mexico. A town that was once

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