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Kayaking With Manatees in Florida | 20+ Stunning Places

Aerial view of an orange kayak and two people kayaking with manatees in Florida

Interested in where you can go kayaking with manatees in Florida? From little-known hidden gems to wildly popular vacation hotspots, this detailed guide covers 20+ places, in every part of The Sunshine State!

Destinations, Travel

112 Awesome NYC Bucket List Ideas for 2025

The Manhattan skyline, as seen from an observation deck in a skyscraper, an NYC bucket list experience

Looking for ACTUALLY awesome NYC bucket list ideas? Things locals enjoy? Stay right here! This massive list of things to do in New York City includes over 112 ideas (and grows all the time!).

Destinations, Travel

Explore 13 Amazing Small Towns Similar to Asheville NC

Asheville's skyline during a pink sunset with the mountains in the background, a scene somewhat common among towns similar to Asheville

Have you ever wondered if there are towns similar to Asheville NC in the United States? Good news: there definitely are, and we're sharing over a dozen of the best ones!

Destinations, Hiking, The Great Outdoors

Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail: Magical Waterfall Hike

Lower Calf Creek Falls, as seen from the beach area

Utah is renowned for its striking, unforgettable landscapes, and Lower Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is no exception. This guide covers every detail about hiking to the falls, including the best time of year, detailed directions, where to stay, and more.

National Parks, Destinations, Hiking

Beautiful Sun Point Nature Trail in Glacier National Park

Looking out over St. Mary Lake from Sun Point in Glacier National Park

The Sun Point Nature Trail may be the shortest hike in Glacier, but it leads to some of the best views in the park. This guide breaks down all the details of this short, sweet, and criminally underrated hike, including how to connect to THREE waterfalls.

Hiking, Destinations, The Great Outdoors

7 of the Most Epic Big Sky Hiking Trails

Mountains and reflections in Lava Lake, one of the best hikes in Big Sky Montana

The jaw-droppingly gorgeous Big Sky hiking trails are part of what makes this Montana mountain town such a hot destination year-round. Learn about the best hikes in Big Sky, plus tips and more.

Destinations, Hiking, The Great Outdoors

Grewingk Glacier | Unforgettable Alaska Glacier Hike

Grewingk Glacier across Kachemak Bay, with pink fireweed in the foreground

The hike to Grewingk Glacier in Kachemak Bay State Park near Homer is remote, rewarding, and stunningly beautiful. This trail guide helps prepare you for this lesser-known Alaska glacier hike.

Destinations, Travel Tips

8 Things to Do in Big Sky Montana (Besides Ski!)

A chairlift passing by Lone Peak in Big Sky Montana

This western Montana travel guide highlights some of the best things to do in Big Sky Montana in all four seasons.

Destinations, Travel

How to Get From Anchorage to Seward Alaska: 6 Epic Options

A curvy section of the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Seward, with snowy mountains in the distance

Wondering about how to get from Anchorage to Seward? You're in the right place! In this Alaska travel guide, we detail all the best options. Plus, we share must-see stops on the Seward Highway, where to stay along the way, and all the can't-miss things to do in Seward. Nearly 700 named glaciers, two oceans, some of the biggest mountains on Earth, Northern Lights, incredible w[...]