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Where to Stay When Biking the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O

After a decade of talking about it, we finally got up the courage to tackle the 335-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath.

As it turns out, the ride was a ton of fun and is one we regret not doing sooner, despite pushing ourselves further than we had ever biked before by a decent margin.

While these trails are quite popular with those who like to camp, you can also bike it and enjoy amenities in towns while staying at B&Bs. So in this one, we thought we’d take a look at where to stay when biking the GAP and C&O, and put a particular focus on towns that have dedicated accommodations!

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail – A Three Day Guide to Pack it All In

The bourbon trail in Kentucky is a pilgrimage spot for those who love this amazing spirit. Being bourbon lovers ourselves, we finally got the chance to visit the region to check out some of our favorite distilleries as well as others we’ve always wanted to try.

During our visit we stayed for four nights, three days, and learned a lot about what goes into planning a good bourbon trail itinerary. As such, we wanted to share all those tips with you in our three day bourbon trail guide!

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5 Museums in Rochester and Upstate NY to Learn Local History

Upstate New York is a fabulous region. There are a number of great attractions, wineries in the Finger Lakes, and even numerous waterfalls in New York to enjoy as well.

In fact, I’ve visited the region a half dozen times over the last few years and still have only begun to scratch the surface of what there is to see.

During a recent visit as part of a media tour before the NATJA conference, I was able to explore the areas of Rochester, Cayuga County, and Syracuse, and spent a fair bit of time exploring some of the historical sights of this interesting region.

In this one, I wanted to share a few of the must-see museums that focus on New York’s great history!

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11 Awesome New York Waterfalls to Visit That Aren’t Niagara Falls

Out of all of the natural formations out there in the world, one of our favorites is waterfalls. These beautiful walls of water can take on various shapes and forms and are awe-inspiring every time we see them.

As far as New York waterfalls are concerned, they’re among some of the very best in the country- and many are just as inspiring (if not more) than the iconic Niagara Falls!

Since we are frequent travelers in upstate New York, we wanted to share a few of our favorites today (although the below are certainly not a collection of them all- there are a ton of waterfalls in NY worth checking out!). So if you find yourself on a New York road trip between Rochester and Syracuse, or are perhaps checking out wineries in the Finger Lakes, be sure to detour to these great falls!

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