Scenic Routes
Flint Hills Scenic Byway Without Hiking: Short Stops Along K-177
The best Flint Hills Scenic Byway stops for travelers who do not want to hike are concentrated around Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Tallgrass Prairie…
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Historic Landmarks
Fort Larned in One Hour: A Short-Visit Guide for Road Trippers
If you are wondering how long to visit Fort Larned, the National Park Service recommends at least two hours for the museum exhibits, park…
Historic Landmarks
Old Cahawba Self-Guided Visit: How to Explore Alabama’s Former Capital
An Old Cahawba self-guided tour is one of the best ways to explore Alabama’s first state capital because the site is spread across the…
Historic Landmarks
Hopewell Furnace Self-Guided Visit: What to See and How Much Time to Allow
A Hopewell Furnace self-guided tour works best if you allow about 90 minutes. That gives you time to start at the visitor center, understand…
Historic Landmarks
Fort Frederica vs. Fort King George: Which Georgia Historic Site Should You Visit?
Choose Fort Frederica if you want atmospheric colonial ruins, a quiet outdoor walk, and free admission on St. Simons Island. Choose Fort King George…
National Parks
Guadalupe Mountains Without a Long Hike: A Short Visit Around Pine Springs
You can make a worthwhile short visit to Guadalupe Mountains National Park without hiking Guadalupe Peak or committing half a day to a trail.…
National Parks
Congaree in One Hour: Planning a Short Boardwalk Visit
If you have only one hour at Congaree National Park, go directly to the Boardwalk Trail at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and treat…
National Parks
Wind Cave Without a Cave Tour: What Can You Still See?
You can still visit Wind Cave National Park without a cave tour, and for many travelers it is worth stopping. You will not be…
National Parks
Petrified Forest: Should You Drive North to South or South to North?
If you are deciding whether to drive Petrified Forest north to south or south to north, choose based primarily on where you are coming…