Gia Marcos

4 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Gia Marcos

Published 1 minute ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Alaska is home to the most remote place in America. So it's no surprise that it's also the site of the nation's loneliest and least visited national park, the Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. The Gates of the Arctic is a rare wild frontier covering 13,238 square miles of towering mountains, unspoiled waterways, glacial valleys, and mixed tundra ecosystems. There's not a single trail or road inside...

1 month ago | thetravel.com | Gia Marcos

Published 14 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Vermont is often associated with Woodstock's idyllic fall vibes, which extend to its quieter small towns. Just seven miles down the road from Woodstock, you'll find the scenic Quechee Village, a laid-back spot in the Green Mountains with Swiss-like scenery. While Quechee doesn't have Swiss heritage like the "Switzerland of Ohio," an underrated small town in the Midwest, its landscapes and 19th-century...

1 month ago | thetravel.com | Gia Marcos

The entire West Virginia lies in the Appalachian Mountains, which hide some of the most underrated attractions in the U.S. Aside from an actual secret underground government bunker in Greebrier's Resort, the area has a long list of charming towns that boast breathtaking scenery. One of them is the secluded Helvetia, a "Little Switzerland" surrounded by protected wilderness.

1 month ago | thetravel.com | Gia Marcos

The State of Washington is home to many natural wonders—most famously, Mount Rainier, the tallest in the state despite its continuous shrinking. But in the underrated seaside town of Gig Harbor, you can still see the state's highest point, Mount Rainier, aka Tahoma (14,410 feet), in all its glory. This hidden gem is often referred to as the "gateway to the Olympic Peninsula," which has the cutest small towns nestled in diverse landscapes.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Gia Marcos

I visited Forks, Washington, where the 'Twilight' series takes place. It's surprisingly charming. "Twilight" came out 20 years ago, and I visited the place the series is set in: Forks, Washington. I appreciated that the town was so close to Olympic National Park, and I found it charming. Forks has tons of fun nods to the series and is near some beautiful beaches and forests. I've never been a fan …