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road-tripping
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Road-tripping? Here are 7 Must-See Destinations

Road-tripping this summer? These charming destinations from across the U.S.A. may not be on your radar but they will be after you have this read this… Solvang, California Solvang is a quaint city located in southern California’s Santa Ynez Valley. It’s known for its Danish-style architecture and many wineries. The Elverhøj Museum of History & […]

travelling with kids
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Why Travelling with your Kids is the Best Gift

I didn’t travel much as a kid. We instead explored our home province of Ontario, Canada. My parents best memories are travelling with their kids – a day trip here and there, a weekend jaunt to my uncle’s cottage at Balm Beach. My favourite memory is splashing in the warm water of Georgian Bay, drying […]

Grand Canyon
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Hiking the Grand Canyon

Are you up for an incredible adventure? The Grand Canyon awaits you. The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous national parks in the United States. Hiking to the bottom of it feels like you have time-warped into the prehistoric era. For the ‘average’ hiker, this video from an ‘average hiker’ shows you how […]

bike path
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Old Railroad Routes Revamped into a Cross-Country Bike Path

Add this adventure to your travel list! The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is working away on a 4000-mile bike path that will allow cyclists to travel from coast-to-coast; Washington D.C. to Washington State! They are over a year into the project and it is expected to take several more to complete. RTC has committed more than […]

see-through kayaks
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Experience This Adventure in a See-Through Kayak

This see-through kayak is a must-do experience for anyone who loves water activities. At Trip Jaunt, we love to surf and SUP (stand-up paddleboard) and do it as often as possible. The team has seen clear paddleboards in cottage country but hasn’t tried it as yet. We recently learned that there is an incredible see-through […]

ultimate US road trip
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This Could Be The Ultimate US Road Trip!

We have been stuck indoors far too long. And the moment the protocols were lifted, all hell broke loose across the US. Instead of flattening the curve, the numbers have escalated. I know, people need to get out because cabin fever is really setting in. This map by Dr. Randy Olson devised an optimal route to embark on […]

Redwood Forest
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Pedal Your Way Through The Redwood Forest

The Skunk Train has reopened! Step back in time for a magical ride through the redwood forest on the world-famous Skunk Train. Since 1885 the historic Skunk has made its way through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon. Today, riders ages 6 […]

Trail in Tennessee
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Stunning Trail in Tennessee Will Take You To Paradise!

Social and physical distancing protocol is still in effect. However, we all need to get outside, clear our minds and get in some exercise. Your best bet is to head out and enjoy an open area. It’s the safest option. For those of you in the Jameston, Tennessee area or road-trippers passing through, add this […]

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$20K to Hike the Appalachian Trail in 2021 + Beer!

You’re probably asking yourself, “am I reading this correctly?” We don’t blame you, we thought so too. It sounds too good to be true – ‘get paid $20K to hike the Appalachian Trail!’ Prominently listed on their website, the Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Virginia is actively seeking a “Chief Hiking Officer (CHO).” They have […]

Spiral walkway in Denmark
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Spiral Walkway in Denmark Gives you a Birds-eye View

Spiral Walkway in Denmark is an immersive experience for all visitors. There is a majestic spiral walkway located in a preserved forest in Denmark called the Treetop Experience. It is built by Copenhagen-based architecture office Effekt Architecture. The cylinder shape was the starting point for the construction, maximizing the base and the top while minimizing […]

Glow-in-the-dark bike path in Poland
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Glow-in-the-dark bike path in Poland

The town of Lidzbark Warmiński in the northern part of Poland has a glow-in-the-dark bike path. They are not the only country to have one. In 2014, in Holland, a Dutch designer created a one-kilometre path inspired by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting The Starry Night. . And in In 2013, 1,614 […]

virtual tour Carlsbad Caverns
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Virtual Tour to the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico

While most facilities and events are closed or cancelled, outdoor spaces in some parks remain accessible to the public via a virtual tour. The National Parks Service (NPS) has many virtual experiences of some of their greatest parks to help people escape (digitally) while in lockdown due to COVID-19. One of the exciting explorations to experience […]