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Travel from sea to shining sea; by car or by plane, there's plenty to see in the good ole US of A.

5 Ways to Enjoy the Water in Palm Beach
Those looking to get away and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf in south Florida will find Palm Beach an ideal destination. There are plenty of places to visit, including Peanut Island, a local park. The park enjoys regulations about alcohol consumption and has stipulations in place to protect the local habitat and wildlife, which helps make this a pristine destination for those who want to appreciate nature while playing in the water on their visit.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Wander
Where to Park Your Camper Van Conversion in Tonopah, Arizona
Definitely off the beaten path. El Dorado Hot Springs is the stop you're just not sure about. The reviews say the water is lukewarm at best and that the stares from the male visitors are so penetrating that you can feel them looking in to your soul.
By Daring Danielle7 years ago in Wander
In the Middle of the Nevada’s Desert Sits America’s Scariest Motel
Are you brave enough to sleep in a room full of clown images? Or walk through a lobby where thousands of clowns stare at you from shelves, tables, and chairs?
By Daria Bachmann7 years ago in Wander
Two Road Trip Routes to Beat the Winter Blues
At times, the winter months are breathtaking. The snow cascades to transform scenes into a winter wonderland. People are jubilant to play in cooler temperatures and make snow angels. Although December marks the dawn of a beautiful new season, it’s also a heads up that treacherous storms are soon to come.
By Heidi Thiel7 years ago in Wander
Reasons Why Juneau, Alaska Should Be Your Next Destination
The city of Juneau, Alaska is a very special place. You have the capital of the state, a city of around 30,000, tucked away and isolated from the rest of the world by both the ocean and the Juneau Icefield, and just a few miles outside of the city limits is unparalleled Alaskan wilderness, just waiting to be explored.
By Greg Kempers7 years ago in Wander
Sights and History of Monument Valley
Monument Valley, Utah is one of America’s most amazing natural wonders and a valley filled with history. One of the world’s most photographed places, Monument Valley is famous for its unique sandstone rock formations. Whether you love nature, have an interest in history, or a passion for geology, Monument Valley is a wonderful place to visit.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Wander
3 Reasons to Head to Ashe County
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ashe County, NC offers residents and tourists, alike, a chance to surround themselves with fresh country air while taking in the natural and cultural attractions Ashe County has so much to offer—and you can experience most of it without breaking the bank. Whether you have a vacation or permanent relocation in mind, here are three reasons why Ashe County, NC is an ideal destination.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Wander
My New York State of Mind
The New York City subway is one of the most quintessentially ‘New York’ places one can encounter in the city. There are a lot of images that scream NYC, but in thinking about how a space’s ‘sense of place’ shapes your relationship to it, I argue that no experience is so unquestionably here than a trip uptown-taking the A/B/C uptown en route to West 81st Street, (with the occasional unwanted detour because it turns out the express skips from 59th to 125th). Each house, store, block, and neighborhood holds personal associations and a history that is as ingrained in the city’s makeup as the street grid itself.
By Rachel G. David7 years ago in Wander
Between Two Small Towns
What makes Surry County so special to me, you ask? I can tell you that there are many reasons why this county is so special to me. For one, I grew up here and have lived in this area since I was born. I have seen many businesses come and go and seen improvements to Surry County as time marches on. Two special towns come to mind living in Surry County and those are Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain. Growing up, I have always loved the outdoors. I would roam and play in the woods, spending as much time as I could outdoors. Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain have beautiful outdoor parks. Although having outdoor parks is one special thing, but there are so many other things when living between these two towns.
By Missey Finley7 years ago in Wander
4 Seasons in Rural USA
Welcome to Pomeroy Welcome to Pomeroy, Washington; a town of about 2000 people. The one high school in town has a graduating class of 27 this year. This is the kind of place where one minute you're on the highway, then all of a sudden the speed limit changes to 25 mph, then suddenly you're in a town. Pomeroy. There are no traffic lights because traffic does not even exist. Everybody knows everybody and they are all constantly in your business. This city, I mean small town, is like a giant high school for adults. I sometimes call it "The Twilight Zone."
By CONLEY7 years ago in Wander
Road to Home
Road trips are fine and all, but it was beginning to feel very lonely. I wasn’t actually feeling particularly lonely, just very alone. At first it was invigorating, driving without a destination in mind, no one telling me where to go, but I missed authentic conversation. Then again I didn’t mind having all this time to myself. I hadn’t had any time to myself until this adventure began. I was becoming very bored with the food choices though, I can only enjoy Taco Bell so many times. I had been driving for 19 days. I already had been through the mountains covered in reaching trees, valleys with sweeping grasses, prairies with wild animals roaming as they please and now I was by the ocean. When I left I was looking for a fresh start, but now I was looking for anywhere that felt like home. I thought I had found that place a few times, once far away from any other city in the middle of the woods of Montana and once in a small town in North Carolina. Those were both missing something though, and I could almost reach out and feel it, but not quite.
By Ashlee :)7 years ago in Wander
Oregonian Empress
My favorite place in the world is a collection of colors. In the winter and spring, everything is blue and grey. People are nearly swallowed by their big coats, and hold their hot coffees close as they scuttle into schools and offices for warmth. Families come together for the holidays, college students huddle in libraries and study for finals. Birds quake their feathers in puddles, trees dance in the wind and send whispers to the rest of the world while water drops from their leaves to the cold wet cement below.
By Daneen Jenae7 years ago in Wander