Once the beach towels are put away, it’s easy to think Michigan’s lake towns go quiet. But Michiganders looking for a fall or winter getaway may find some of them busier than expected, with holiday events and races on the calendar. Here are the lake towns worth a visit after summer ends. 1. Traverse City…
Most visitors see the Black Hills from behind a windshield on the way to the big sights. South Dakotans who know the area may point you somewhere quieter, if you’ve got the time. Here’s what locals know about the Black Hills that visitors tend to miss. 1. Needles Highway Needles Highway is a 14-mile drive…
If you skipped the festival to avoid the traffic, you haven’t missed your chance. Indiana’s covered bridges are still there once the crowds head home. These are the ones worth the drive, in Parke County and beyond. 1. Medora Covered Bridge Medora Covered Bridge dates to 1875, when J.J. Daniels built it to carry local…
After the leaves come down, a lot of people put away their hiking boots until spring. Tennesseans who keep going will find state parks with quiet trails, lake views, and even Thanksgiving traditions. Here are the parks worth saving for late fall. 1. Fall Creek Falls Fall Creek Falls State Park, in Spencer, offered a…
A few Virginia towns don’t just hand out candy on Halloween. They throw a party for the whole community. Parades, costume contests and festivals can fill the streets, and some of the traditions go back decades. Here are the towns worth a trip if you love Halloween. 1. Leesburg Leesburg’s Halloween parade drew 80 groups…
After a long South Carolina summer, a cool morning outside can feel like a reward. Some state parks feel like different places once the heat lets up, with fall color, migrating birds and trails you’ll actually want to hike. Here are the parks worth a visit while the air is crisp. 1. Caesars Head State…
Fall color doesn’t last forever, so a weekend drive is one of the best ways to catch it. Some Missouri routes come with more than a view, like a spot to stretch your legs or grab a sweet treat. Here are the scenic drives where Missourians can count on a good place to stop. 1….
You were probably raised to help out and be polite, and that doesn’t switch off when you board a plane. You see that as a good thing. But flight attendants say some of those kind gestures can slow them down, and North Carolinians flying out of the state may be guilty of a few. Here…
Nobody can pin down the exact day the leaves peak on any one stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. If your timing’s a little off, the road still has plenty to give you. Here’s what many Virginians still love to stop for once the color fades. 1. Humpback Rocks Humpback Rocks has a mountain farm…
On a long drive across Kansas, the miles can start to run together. A good stop breaks that up, and locals know which ones are worth leaving the highway for. Here’s where Kansans say you should pull over on your next trip. 1. Monument Rocks Monument Rocks is a cluster of chalk formations in Gove…
