I love small towns that pack a big punch. Hendersonville may not be one of the biggest dots on North Carolina’s state map but they certainly act like a big deal. With…

Outdoor enthusiasts are well aware that the southwestern region of North Carolina is one of the most beautiful areas in the country. But the more causal nature lovers may not be familiar…

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad I don’t exactly have a great track record when it comes to traveling by train. On my very first excursion by train ride, a fire broke out on…

You’re no doubt familiar with the Margaritaville brand that includes hotels and resorts around many popular tourist spots in the U.S. If you’re planning a visit to the Smoky Mountains, you might…

There’s no need for a fancy introduction or a clever opening paragraph. Here it is: I freaking love Knoxville. This place is absolutely amazing. While it’s still the third largest city in…

If you’re thinking about your next road trip from Kansas City, you’ve come to the right place! Kansas City is uniquely positioned as a great location to launch a fun weekend getaway,…

Being in the Kansas tourism business must take a type of patience or resilience that I’ll certainly never have. “There’s nothing to do there”; “it’s so flat”; or my personal favorite: “Did…

Hannibal, Missouri is the childhood hometown of Mark Twain and a quaint river community located about two hours north of St. Louis. A young Samuel Clemens (Twain’s real name) was inspired by…

These days there’s a museum for just about everything. With over 30,000 museums in America and more opening every year, you can view collections of Corvettes, mustard tins, or even umbrella covers…

If you’re a lover of presidential history you may have tried to find Ronald Reagan’s birthplace. The future Hollywood star and American president was born in an upstairs apartment building, located just…