The great outdoors provide a beautiful backdrop for adventurous activities like hiking, biking, walking, scavenger hunts, and exploring national parks.
With their dark, seed-studded centers surrounded by a ring of bright yellow petals, sunflowers spread cheerful goodwill as they follow the sun across the sky. These are the best sunflower quotes to caption your photos and Instagram posts when you encounter fields of these tall golden blooms. To help offset the costs of running EverydayWanderer.com, …
While Yosemite National Park is forever linked to Half Dome, the massive granite monolith immortalized by landscape photographer Ansel Adams, it’s also home to many fabulous flowing waterfalls. Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls are two of the most famous Yosemite waterfalls, but here are several others you’ll want to check out when you visit Yosemite National …
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Get a fantastic overview of the history, culture, and food of San Antonio with this 1.7-mile, self-guided free walking tour of Downtown San Antonio. Starting at The Alamo, it includes sites from the area’s earliest days under Spanish rule to a modern-day symbol of friendship between Mexico and the city of San Antonio. One of …
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About an hour east of the tall palm trees and lush golf courses that dominate Palm Springs, the desert landscape is dotted with gnarly trees that look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book. But there’s more to do than just admire the Joshua trees when you visit this national park about two hours …
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Summer in Chicago is nothing short of spectacular. Winter has finally melted away, replacing all of its depressing gray tones with shady green trees, calm blue water, and colorful flowers. From lush parks to sweeping waterfront views and from relaxing cruises to lively rooftop bars, these are the best outdoor activities in Chicago. Hotels.com asked …
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Located between the Southern New Mexico towns of Las Cruces and Alamogordo, the soft white gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park are one of the natural wonders of the world. Whether you want to explore the hiking trails, slide down the dunes, or enjoy a picnic in this natural wonderland, here’s what to wear …
If you want to spend time in the great outdoors but don’t want the hassle of pitching a tent (or giving up creature comforts like a hot shower or electricity), then a glamping adventure at an Airstream hotel might be for you. Treetopia Campground in Catskill, New York, offers a comfortable outdoor experience in modern …
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From late February through October, something is blooming in the Sonoran Desert nearly all year long. My favorite time to visit is spring, especially when a wet winter results in a “super bloom.” Here’s how to identify the orange, purple, red, and yellow Arizona wildflowers that cover the desert floor like a blanket and accent …
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Located primarily in Wyoming, but spilling into the states of Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park. Learn more about the park’s abundant wildlife, unique hydrothermal features, and geological gems in this Everyday Postcard from the globe-trotting Czech couple, Adriana and Matěj. With seven continents, nearly 200 countries, and more than …
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You don’t have to climb Mt. McKinley to experience high altitude sickness. A change in altitude of just a few thousand feet can result in headaches, shortness of breath, vomiting, and other high altitude sickness symptoms. These five tips will help you easily adjust to higher altitudes. I have an MBA (and not an MD), …
According to National Geographic, approximately 4 to 5 million acres of land are cleared by forest fires each year. While they can be destructive and terrifying, forest fires are good for the environment. How are wildfires good for the environment? Here are three surprising benefits they deliver to our forests and the woodland creatures that …
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