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Ampersand Mountain is a 3,352 ft mountain in Franklin County in the High Peaks Wilderness Area of the northeastern Adirondacks, west of the High Peaks proper in New York State.

Staycation Ideas in the Eastern U.S.

Now that it’s been nearly one year since our world screeched to a halt here in the United States, what does 2021 look like? According to so many surveys, it’s the year of the staycation. With COVID restrictions easing ever so slightly, the opportunity for travel is looking a little less bleak. Read on for travel inspiration with these staycation ideas in the Eastern U.S.

The United States Historical Society commissioned the bronze life-sized statue and donated it to the National Park Service. It is located at the Tredegar site of the Civil War Visitor Center in Richmond, Virginia, where the President came in peace "to bind up the nation's wounds" at the end of the Civil War.

Fun Things to Do in Virginia

One of the original colonies, Virginia, a southeastern U.S. state, stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains, with a long Atlantic coastline. Discover within its border historic landmarks and museums, delightful Southern cuisine,  beaches, and unique accommodations. Read on for an overview of the things to do in Virginia and why you should add this state to your next vacation destination.

Get your travel with these tips on How to Plan for a Camping Trip.

How to Plan for a Camping Trip in 7 Easy Steps

This year is different. We may not be jetting off to fulfill bucket list ideas, but we still want to travel. Camping is one way to get your travel fix and continue to adhere to local restrictions. Whether a seasoned or first-time camper, read on for our 7 easy steps on how to plan for a camping trip.

Make it the best family vacation ever with these camping tips

Family Camping Tips: From Packing to Perfect Campground

With spring in the air, we all know the hot summer sun is just a few months away. It is time to start planning that family camping trip, an opportunity to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. With just a few tips you can have a worry-free relaxing vacation.

With these great American road trip tips, get ready to pack the car and see the U.S

7 Great American Road Trip Tips in the New Era

Start your engines, my friends, and hit the highways and byways with these great road trip tips for families, couples, or even traveling solo. Large numbers of people still aren’t comfortable with air travel due to the pandemic, giving the old-fashioned road trip new life. So get ready, travelers, for a new adventure in the new era and use these road trip tips to keep you safe.

One of the "I Love Christmas Movies" featured at Gaylord Rockies is The Year Without Santa Claus

Gaylord Rockies Christmas 2021 – Take the Family!

It’s the most beautiful time of the year and holidays in the Mile High City just got better with the Gaylord Rockies Christmas. Even with the pandemic, families can experience the holiday spirit at Gaylord Rockies in 2021 with social distancing and COVID protocol in place. While the experience in 2020 was different, 2021 is already offering many reasons to visit Gaylord Rockies Christmas Denver this year — and to make it a family tradition every year.

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Before You Go: Tips for Electric Bike Touring

The new trend when traveling is electric bike touring, which allows travelers to explore and experience more on their own. An electric bicycle is a great way to get off the beaten path and really see what the countryside is all about. But before you go, consider these tips for electric bike touring from our guest author.

Family road trips are so much fun, but when the kids get bored, not so much.

Fun Things to Do on Long Road Trips With Family

Children have the attention span of a cat. They will literally change their mood and become excited at a funny shaped cloud. Or the sudden realization that they want to go swimming. Sometimes it’s the out of sight sound of a dog barking. Keeping them focused can be difficult, but with these fun things to do on long road trips maybe (just maybe) yours will be a little less stressful.

Luxury travel Los Angeles doesn't get any better than views of the city's skyline. Photo credit: Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Tips for Luxury Travel Los Angeles, California

When you think of glamour and living it up, one location instantly springs to mind – L.A. The City of Angels is renowned globally for its glitz and stardust, so if you plan to live the high life for a week or two – or even just a weekend – there aren’t many better locations to do it. Read on for or tips for luxury travel Los Angeles, California.

What's better than a day of fishing? Traveling to one of these 6 Amazing Fishing Destinations for Enthusiasts

6 Amazing Fishing Destinations for Enthusiasts

Fishing, also called angling, is the sport of catching fish, freshwater or saltwater, typically with rod, line, and hook.  Fishing is a fantastic hobby enjoyed by all ages from all over the world. Whether you prefer deep sea, lake or river fishing with or without your family, here are 6 amazing fishing destinations for enthusiasts from Alaska to Australia.

From its beaches to food and wine, there are so many reasons to visit Virginia. Photo: Visit Virginia Beach

7 Reasons to Visit Virginia

The southeastern United States has a whole lot of fun things to do in so many states. To help you narrow down your choices, be sure to visit Virginia to explore all that the “birthplace of a nation” has to offer, from its food and wine to beaches and American history.