American Nomad Blog
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American Nomad covers the best of U.S. travel—from vacation deals to festivals, weekend getaways, travel tips, and more. A seasoned traveler and Moon author, Laura is the perfect guide to help discover new gems when traveling domestically.
Recent Posts
- A Southern Girl's Wintertime Adventure in Yellowstone
- One Novelist's Odyssey Across America
- Gearing up for a Family Camping Trip
- Mint Juleps and More at Oak Alley Plantation
- Avoiding Identity Theft While on Vacation
- Money-Saving Travel Tips from Nomadic Matt
- Fashion, Fun, and Convenience for the Modern Traveler
- In Search of Irish Museums Across America
- The Inspiring Journey of a Solo Kayaker
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 2
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 1
- Experiencing Yosemite with YExplore
- Two Travel Contests Worth Mentioning
- A Word About the TSA's No-No List
- A Reader's Advice About Airport Security
Fostering Wanderlust in Young Travelers, Part 1
Since Monday, when I shared my top three national park picks for summertime travel, I've understandably had the great outdoors on the brain. In truth, it's always been that way. more >>
Staying Cool at America's National Parks
Summer is halfway over, but with seven weeks until Labor Day, there's still plenty of time to hit the road with your family. Not surprisingly, one of the most popular ways to explore America is by visiting one of the country's incredible national parks, and given that the National Park Service oversees 397 different areas – including national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, scenic rivers and trails, and recreation areas – you'll surely be able to find a locale that suits your interests. more >>
Top Ten Golf Resorts in Northern Michigan
When planning a trip in the United States, you'll encounter an infinite variety of possible itineraries. After all, you could be traveling for any number of reasons. Perhaps you long to experience the Grand Canyon for the first time. Perhaps you hope to peruse Washington, D.C.'s historic monuments and Smithsonian museums. Perhaps you even yearn to taste authentic delicacies like Kansas City barbecue or Vermont cheddar. more >>
America's Best Small Towns for Travelers, Part 7
The deadline for my latest guide giveaway is just a couple minutes away, and sadly, I have yet to receive a single entry. So, unless someone leaves a comment about his or her favorite road-trip memory or preferred road-trip destination by 11:59 p.m. PST, it looks as though I'll have to hang onto my signed Moon Michigan and Moon Florida Keys guides until the next giveaway. Of course, I'd sure love to send these books to at least one of my fellow travelers – after all, the Great Lakes State and the Florida Keys are both worthy vacation destinations in any season – so even if you miss the deadline, feel free to send me an email via laura [at] wanderingsoles [dot] com. The first person who does so might just win the prize! more >>
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