Chief Plenty Coups was considered the last traditional chief of the Crow Nation and helped bridge the gap between white settlers and the Native American people. When he was younger, he was a man of war and lived in a teepee. While he grew older and settled down, he became a peacemaker, and built a log…
21 Weeki Wachee Mermaids Facts You Never Knew!
Have you heard about the Weeki Wachee Mermaids? They are real live mermaids that swim and perform at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. They do live shows daily and even pose for photos! 21 Weeki Wachee Mermaids Facts You Never Knew! How much do Weeki Wachee mermaids make? This is the most asked question…
Weeki Wachee State Park – The Home of the Mermaids
If you are anywhere near central Florida while traveling you want to be sure and make it a point to visit Weeki Wachee State Park, the Home of the Mermaids about an hour north of Tampa. It is one of Florida’s oldest attractions, it has been around almost 60 years! Weeki Wachee State Park- The…
Top 7 Best Arizona State Parks
Arizona has some of the most beautiful state parks in the country. They say when you are that close to nature, stress, depression, and anxiety all leave your body as you stand in awe of its presence. I truly believe being close to nature gives us an overall sense of well-being and helps us to truly…
The Ultimate Asheville Outdoors Guide for Nature Lovers
When I am out in nature, I feel closest to my true self. Spending time away from phone calls, computers, TVs, and the constant noise of the city is a great way to get back to the heart of living. If you are a nature lover like me, you are going to love Asheville, NC. With…
27 Best Things to do in Finger Lakes NY
If you are looking for the best things to do in Finger Lakes NY this is the list for you. There is so much to do I didn’t even get to everything on my list. What I did get to see what just amazing and I wish I had more time in the area. One…
A Walk Through Watkins Glen State Park New York – The Gorge Hike
Have you ever wanted to visit a National Park? Visiting as many National Parks as I can has always been a dream of mine. When I found out I’d be able to visit Watkins Glen State Park New York I got super excited as this state park is rated as one of the best in the country….
What to See and Do in Letchworth State Park NY
Letchworth State Park NY is one of those hidden gems that can be described in one word: majestic! It is one of the most picturesque areas in the US. In fact, I would say it levels pretty well with Niagra Falls as the Genesee River majestically roars over three major waterfalls. Surrounded by majestic waterfalls…
Chimney Bluffs State Park NY
Traveling is always something my soul has longed to do, especially when I get to see places like Chimney Bluffs State Park NY. This park blew my mind! Seeing the bluffs from afar was like a fairy tale, seeing them up close, leaves you speechless! When you find out how these bluffs were made,…
11 of the Absolute Best Places to View Manatees in Florida
I grew up in Florida and I was always mesmerized by manatees. You grew up learning about them and how to protect them but it wasn’t until I was an adult that I got to see manatees in the wild! I was so mesmerized! So I wanted to share my list of the 11…