Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, was one of the 13 original colonies of America. It was named by King James II by combining the Latin word for “woodland”, “Sylvania”, and the surname of Admiral Sir William Penn. It achieved statehood in 1787 and is a notable area to visit for history buffs thanks to its many …

Arkansas, also known as The Natural State, is rife with hundreds of outdoor attractions wherein visitors can partake in action-packed adventures. With natural rock formations, hiking trails, rivers, lakes, dams, waterfalls, gardens, mountains, and more as a backdrop, your visit to Arkansas will be both scenic and adventurous. Ziplining, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, …

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is known for its rugged natural beauty as well as its lively tourist attractions. Whether you like wining, dining, hiking, climbing, shopping or bar-hopping, you’ll find plenty of activities here for families, couples and solo travelers alike. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll go wild …

Portland is a highly populous city in Multnomah County, famous for its slogan “Keep Portland Weird” and known for its progressive atmosphere and hipster vibes. Its history runs deeper, though, as a historic shipping port that got up to a lot of mischief in the prohibition era. Now, the city retains much of that charm …

Rhode Island is the East Coast’s hidden gem. Situated along the picturesque coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island or Little Rhody is a tourist’s paradise. Despite being the country’s smallest state, Rhode Island is packed full of big fun! The state itself is only 48 miles long and 36 miles wide which makes driving …

Hilton Head Island is a vacation paradise with a very small expanse of land, measuring only 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, with a total of 60 miles of bike trails within. It is famous for its gorgeous sandy beaches set against the backdrop of the seascape, which is perfect for beach excitement like …

The famed natural beauty of the New England states is ever-present in the lovely and picturesque Northeastern state of Connecticut. No matter the season during which you’ll visit the Constitution State, the majesty of the state’s natural beauty and scenic sites are worth every minute you’ll spend there. Don’t be mistaken though, beyond all that …

South Carolina is a state steeped in history. It was once the state with the most slave trade activity, was the first to secede from the Union, and was the eighth in ratifying the U.S. Constitution. Today, many of the famous places from its history remain, from plantations to jailhouses and from sites-turned-museums to ruins …

New Jersey gets a bad rap around the US. It’s been depicted in the media and movies in less than savory ways. We can all conjure the image of the “fuhgeddaboudit” mentality and the Jersey Girl attitude. But in truth, New Jersey is a beautiful place to visit. So “fuhgeddabout” what you’ve seen in the …

North Carolina is a beautiful state and a common site for holidays and recreation. Plenty of people choose to relocate here permanently, so it’s little surprise that the state is so popular among tourists, too. North Carolina is known as the Tar Heel State, though the origins of this nickname are blurry. A few legends …