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Crater Lake National Park

The Great Outdoors

View of Sugar Creek from Suspension Bridge

Hiking the Priceless Turkey Run State Park

A walk in the magnificent Indiana forest isn’t exactly a straight line, but getting turned around is half the fun.

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Massive tree at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso Indiana

A Day at Gabis Arboretum

Escape to a welcome respite from busy city life, just minutes from the interstate in northwest Indiana.

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Hiking the Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion National Park

Experience one of the most beautiful places in America with the Canyon Overlook Trail hike.

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Crater Lake National Park

The Stunning, Cerulean Crater Lake National Park

Step to the rim of a volcano and look into the bluest waters you’ve ever seen.

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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve offers a glimpse into the past.

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More Than Custer’s Last Stand: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument provides a sobering look at one of the defining moments in U.S. history.

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Smith Falls near Valentine Nebraska

Surprising Splendor in Nebraska: Smith Falls State Park

Tucked away in North Central Nebraska is a surprising discovery.

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Badlands National Park

One Night in Badlands National Park

See what it’s like to camp in Sage Creek Campground, surrounded by bison and prairie dogs.

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TLG Bike Riding and taking a selfie

How to take your bicycle on a road trip

You don’t have to be an athlete to take your bicycle on a road trip.

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Devils Tower Wyoming

Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know

Not-so-secret secrets of one of America’s most recognizable landmarks.

Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t KnowRead More

Pond within Walton Island

Back on the Bike: Planning for Bike Travel When It’s Been Awhile…

Traveling with your bicycle on a road trip gives you freedom and the opportunity to experience the places around you with all of your senses. And you don’t have to be 20 to do it.

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Living History at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

Step into what had once been a melting pot and a trading post on the old Mexican border.

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