Unique Airbnb listings to escape to
Do you ever lust after a destination solely because you want to stay in a specific place? That happens to me more often than I’d like to admit. At this…
Read MoreVisiting picturesque falls in Swallow Falls State Park
This weekend I spent some time in Deep Creek, Md., relaxing in a beautiful rental house overlooking the water. I was there for the weekend writing a story for Recreation…
Read MorePhotos: Some of Ithaca, N.Y.’s waterfalls
Originally, I’m from a little town on the Pennsylvania/New York-state border called Susquehanna. When people ask me where I’m from, I usually tell them Binghamton, N.Y., because that’s pretty darn…
Read MorePacking for a short hike: The essentials
I’m headed to Deep Creek, Md., this weekend to experience some new outdoors spots, brews and more. While I’m there, I’ll be working on a piece for Recreation News magazine,…
Read MoreInspirational online communities (and accounts)
OK, so I know this blog is supposed to be about disconnecting. And it is, I swear. Sometimes, though, you need a little travel inspiration — or just the inspiration…
Read MoreFive dreamy international spots to see
In a world where we’re surrounded by internet users sharing their adventures on social media, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. But, their adventures also make way for…
Read MoreUsing Pinterest to plan your next trip
This post was originally posted on my former blog. Most people, or women, anyway, spend a lot of time on Pinterest. Why don’t you consider using that time spent planning…
Read MoreHiking Indiana County: Buena Vista Furnace
This post was originally published on my former blog. When the Ghost Town Trail was named one of Roadtrippers’ top rail trails in the United States, I knew I had…
Read MoreVisiting the Canaan Valley, West Virginia
When most people think “getaway,” they’re typically not thinking West Virginia. But they should. On my way to the West Virginia Governor’s Conference on Tourism in late September I was…
Read MoreShort but Scenic: Hiking Buttermilk Falls, Pa.
I’ve been doing a lot of in-area hiking lately, and recently made the short trip to New Florence, Pa., where you’ll find Buttermilk Falls. Friend Amanda at Buttermilk Falls. The…
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