Jim Potts

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Sports
Paddling the Preserve allows a check-in at Emiquon Preserve and update the audacious project along the Illino…
suntimes.com - Dale Bowman
LEWISTOWN, Ill.--Six American white pelicans flew low over Route 97 as I barreled north out of Havana toward Thompson Lake at Emiquon Preserve. They …
4 hours ago
Key West
Our Favorite Places To Eat in Key West - Your Mileage May Vary
yourmileagemayvary.net - Author SharonKurheg
We’ve been to Key West seven times since 2010 (Sharon also went an additional time in 2008). It’s a quick getaway for us, within driving distance or …
4 hours ago
Beaches
The Best Day Trips To Take From Charleston, South Carolina - TravelAwaits
travelawaits.com - Katy Spratte Joyce
Charleston, South Carolina, is consistently ranked among the best cities not just in the United States, but in the world. It’s easy to see why! With …
4 hours ago
Hiking
Spooky Slot Canyon Hiking Trail
utah.com
Spooky Slot Canyon is a pretty little intro to Grand Staircase Escalante slot canyons. It's short and gets very narrow in spots. Get ready for a …
6 hours ago
Dawson City
Yukon & Northwest Territory: Your Next Epic Road Trip Ends With an Arctic Swim
The Daily Beast - William O’Connor
I’ve never been much of a one for gimmicks—staying up past my preferred bedtime, for instance, to watch a tacky looking mechanical ball “drop” in New …
7 hours ago
Travel
10 of the best things to do in charming Vergennes, Vermont
USA Today 10Best - Alexandra Jones
Don't let the city's small size fool you You’ve probably never heard of Vergennes, and in some ways, it’s no wonder. It’s Vermont’s smallest city in …
11 hours ago
National Parks
Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
CNN - Kate Mackay, for CNN
(CNN) — It's not the largest US national park, but with more than 11 million guests in 2018, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is certainly the most visited . Set on both sides of the North Carolina-Tennessee
1 day ago
Hiking
Stunning photos and detailed maps show all the places to stop on the perfect American road trip across the Southwest
insider - Joey Hadden
Every time I traveled west, I was on a tight budget. I used freecampsites.net to find campsites like this one each night, and I highly recommend …
1 day ago
Travel
The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk, Virginia
AFAR Media - Nneka M. Okona
Even if you arrive simply to sightsee or to taste-test the booming beer scene, a trip to Norfolk will still reveal the impact of African Americans on …
1 day ago
Best of Fall in West Virginia
wvtourism.com
Follow the right path, and you’ll end up in paradise. That place is closer than you think. Because autumn in West Virginia is one glorious vision …
1 day ago
Hiking
The Best Hike in Every National Park
Outside Magazine - Jonathan Olivier
From Alaska’s remote bush to downtown Cleveland, our national parks provide us with millions of acres of public land to explore. We compiled a list of the best hikes in each park, according to the wilderness
1 day ago
Hot Springs
A Ghost Town and Hot Springs: An Eastern Sierra Road Trip
The New York Times - Jill Cowan
(If you don’t already get California Today delivered to your inbox, here’s the sign-up.) Earlier this summer, we asked you to tell us about your best California road trip. We heard from hundreds of readers
1 day ago
Yosemite National Park
How to do Yosemite National Park like a pro
roadtrippers.com
Tourism came to the Yosemite area in 1855, following the California Gold Rush of 1848. When the National Park Service was founded in 1916, Yosemite …
1 day ago
Beaches
Camping your way up California’s Highway 1
matadornetwork.com - Kristin Hanes
Driving up California’s Highway 1 is high on many travelers’ bucket lists — with good reason. The drive doesn’t just connect California’s charismatic …
2 days ago
Colorado
The Best Things To See And Do In Durango, Colorado - TravelAwaits
travelawaits.com - Cindy Barks
Rugged mountains straddle it, a translucent river runs through it, and a 1.8-million-acre forest surrounds it: When it comes to natural settings, …
2 days ago
The Catskills
Here’s why you should hike, see 5 historic Catskill fire towers (photos)
newyorkupstate.com - Ngoc Huynh
A view from above is always glorious, especially after a hike.It’s cheap and healthy. It’s also a great way to enjoy the outdoors in any season.If …
2 days ago
Snowy Owl
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npca.org
Owls make their homes in many national parks around the country, though they can be tricky to spot. In honor of International Owl Awareness Day this …
2 days ago
Percussion
Photowalk – Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse
roadtrippingjuans.com - Beensent
He can’t read percussion notation but he can definitely play music using the sticks. 1 part chef, 2 parts shutter geek, 3 parts neat freak. Full-time …
2 days ago
Road Trips
25 Essential Drives for a U.S. Road Trip
National Geographic - Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
As you make your way across mainland America, be sure to look into these worthy roads. These compelling drives will enhance any road trip across the lower 48 states. Whether you're looking for the best
2 days ago
Universal Orlando
The Best Road Trips From Orlando
Forbes - Miriam Porter
Orlando, originally known for being Florida’s citrus industry, is now a flourishing city that welcomes a whopping 75 million people annually, making it one of the most visited destinations in the United
2 days ago
Adventure Travel
These 7 Road Trips Are Perfect for Fall
Outside Magazine - Graham Averill
At this point in the year, you have two options: you can whine about how summer went by too fast, or you can take a look at the calendar and make the most of what’s left of 2019. The way we see it, there
2 days ago
Nantucket
Nantucket for Cheapskates
The New York Times - By SANDY MacDONALD
On Nantucket, stilettos and valet parking have become the norm, along with other signifiers of the immense wealth now summering on the New England island. As Marianne Stanton, the native-born editor of
2 days ago
Outdoors
The Best Airbnb Experiences in the United States
Outside Magazine - Joe Jackson
Airbnb launched Experiences—a variety of activities led by locals—in November 2016. While the thousands of offerings range from full-on guided and catered tours to more folksy and informal encounters,
2 days ago
Adventure Travel
11 Alternatives to Crowded Outdoor Instagram Spots
Outside Magazine - Megan Michelson
We’ve all been there—you’re huddled onto the crowded summit of a popular peak, at the base of that iconic waterfall, or crammed into a tiny pullout along that scenic road through a well-known national
2 days ago
Travel
36 Hours in Albuquerque
The New York Times - Elaine Glusac
Any conversation about travel to New Mexico seems to start with Santa Fe, the tourist-magnet about 60 miles up the road from Albuquerque, the state’s largest city. But Duke City (so called for its namesake,
2 days ago
Budget Travel
Six Best Places to See Fall Colors
Budget Travel - By Tobey Grumet
A cheap and simple way to enjoy the outdoors and see the majesty of the country, leaf peeping is a time-honored tradition from coast to coast. Here …
2 days ago
Lifestyle
Headed to Acadia National Park? Avoid Bar Harbor and anchor yourself on the Quiet Side.
The Washington Post - By Lani Furbank
Popular, charming Bar Harbor offers easy access to Acadia National Park for millions Last year, 3.5 million visitors flocked “Down East” to Acadia National Park to admire craggy coastal vistas and climb
2 days ago
Maine
5 Historic House-Spotting Daytrips
mainehomes.com
Want to see some of the coolest period architecture Maine has to offer? Grab a partner, and our guide, and hop in the car. In the 17th through the …
2 days ago
Travel
Quebec has a stunning new national park that’s still under the radar
Lonely Planet - Barbara Noe Kennedy
Quebec’s Parc Nacional d’Opémican, about 4.5 hours north of Toronto in the province’s southwest, opened the final of four unconnected sectors in June 2019, and after a super summer season, this 62,270-acre
2 days ago
Budget Travel
5 Things to Do in Raleigh, North Carolina
Budget Travel - By Maya Stanton (story and video)
North Carolina is known for its destination-worthy beaches and dynastic college basketball teams, among other things, but its capital is often …
2 days ago

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