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I usually post updates on Fridays and sometimes on Tuesdays after I visit a new place, or after a return to one of my favorites. (They also may be posted on a random day of the week due to my schedule.)
I’m currently posting about my travels around Italy! First post from my latest trip.
Jana Irving St. Peter’s Square and Basilica in Rome!
An intrepid explorer goes in search of more waterfalls through the forests of Tennessee and North Carolina. Continue reading
With history, waterfalls, and a giant lake, visiting the southern side of the Smokies is a treat! Continue reading
Come along as I explore follow some gurgling creeks and see some wonderful waterfalls in the Northeastern part of the Smokies. Continue reading
Explorations of the first 216 miles of the very scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue reading
Explore the grand home of one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Continue reading
With gorgeous views and wonderful waterfalls, Shenandoah National Park’s south side doesn’t disappoint. Continue reading
With waterfalls, mountain views, and a giant meadow, Shenandoah’s Big Meadows is a hiker’s paradise. Continue reading
Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history. Continue reading
The southern end of Assateague Island has a wonderful refuge just waiting for you to explore. Continue reading
Near where the Jamestown settlers first landed in America is now an amazing state park. Continue reading
A colonial port town turned modern city, Baltimore is full interesting neighborhoods waiting for you to explore. Continue reading
Two parks with a giant waterfall between them just fourteen miles upstream of Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Follow along as I explore 184.5 miles of American history, from Appalachia to Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Explore a beautiful state park along the banks of the perfectly named Falling Water River. Continue reading
Explore a national park located right in the downtown of a city famous for its hot springs. Continue reading
My last Arizona adventure ends with a visit to Homol’ovi State Park and Meteor Crater! Continue reading
A very belated visit to a fantastic Arizona national park that features some really cool petrified wood! Continue reading
Volcanos, hot springs, mud pots and the rich smell of rotten eggs. Check out California’s Yellowstone! Continue reading
Redwoods is more than just one park. There’s a whole bunch of them to explore! Continue reading
A whole lot of Route 1 driving and a whole bunch of coastal stops along the way. Continue reading
Birds, coastlines and golf? Explore two of Monterey County, California’s impressive natural areas! Continue reading
This journey along the California coast features wonderful beaches, craggy cliffs and shouting elephant seals! Continue reading
My 100th update brings you California’s amazing Pinnacles National Park! Continue reading
For a state known for its lakeshores, this one on Lake Superior is especially fantastic. Continue reading
A Michigan native returns home from the desert and finally sees water again. Continue reading
Two canyons, two fantastic parks located outside of bustling Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading
With beautiful vistas and fantastic trails, Valley of Fire was definitely worth the return visit. Continue reading
A unique cactus, at a unique park, in a unique part of Arizona. Explore Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Continue reading
Check out the only remaining Titan II Missile silo in the country, a relic from the Cold War! Continue reading
Down a Joshua Tree lined road, not far from Death Valley, lies an old mining town gone bust. Continue reading
Jana Irving is an archaeology and history fanatic, traveling the world to discover the past.
