Join us on our rural travels inside the United States and beyond.
A few weeks ago, we took a drive to New Portland, Maine, and stopped at Nowetah’s American Indian Museum and Gift Store. It was one of those small rural places that sticks with you because it feels personal, not rushed or built for busloads of tourists. While this is not the massive scale of the […]
During our road trip through West Virginia, we stumbled upon the picturesque charm of Cacapon Resort State Park. Nestled in the heart of the Mountain State, this hidden gem promised an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As we embarked on our adventure through the winding roads of West Virginia, looking for
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Have you ever driven through Florida’s northern or central regions and wondered about the ranch vs farm difference? On our recent East Coast road trip, we rolled past sprawling pastures dotted with cattle and neat rows of citrus and vegetables. The ranches and farms we saw told powerful stories of hard work, resilience, and Florida’s
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Some road trip stops look small on the map, then end up being the ones you remember most. On our 17-day Pennsylvania trip, Indian Echo Caverns in Hummelstown was one of those places. We went for the caverns, but the surprise was everything outside them, too: a free barnyard, cute animals, open space, and an
Rural tourism offers a unique opportunity to live authentic experiences in off-the-beaten-path locations. Are you seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature? Look no further. In this blog post, I will explore the wonders of rural tourism, from picturesque landscapes to caverns and encounters
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Some day trips blur together. Our visit to Howe’s Cavern and Zipline didn’t. It felt like two adventures packed into one stop, part cool underground wonder, part up-in-the-air excitement. We started our trip at Howe’s Cavern and Zipline below ground, where the air changed, and the outside world went quiet. Later, we clipped in outside
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The trailhead was quiet, but my stomach wasn’t. I was new to my first mountain, and this wasn’t a casual woods walk or a flat loop around a pond. It was all about how I hiked my first mountain. I wanted a real Maine peak, the kind that asks something from you. That meant choosing
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As we traveled the East Coast on our 17-day road trip last year hunting for the perfect retirement spot, we discovered hidden rural gems we hadn’t considered. Far from crowded cities, we fell in love with peaceful landscapes, affordable small-town living, and that unmistakable rural charm. Today, we’re sharing our top 5 rural states for
