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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Courtnie Erickson |Katie Lawrence |Jackie Sutherlin |Trent Jonas
I love Eastern Washington, and I feel like this side of the state often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. Having lived near Spokane for several years, I’ve driven the roads in and out of the Lilac City countless times, looking for new places to explore and visit. The following are just seven easy day trips you can take from Spokane, including one of my favorite outdoor adventures. Many of these destinations are perfect for families or solo adventures.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Katie Lawrence |Jackie Sutherlin |Trent Jonas |Melissa Mahoney
From its stark desert expanses to its rugged coastline, lush forests, hidden waterfalls, and everything in between, there's no denying that Oregon boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Adventurers, travelers, and road-trippers exploring our state are all spoiled for choice when it comes to breathtaking sights and bucket-list vacation destinations. Still, along the way, there are also plenty of quintessential road trip stops.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Katie Lawrence |Jackie Sutherlin |Trent Jonas |Melissa Mahoney
Hiking in Colorado is a nature lover's dream. Our beautiful state has mountains, forests, canyons, and all the elevation change you could ever want. But you probably don't feel like climbing Pike's Peak every day, so it's nice to find easier trails that still offer amazing views. One of my favorites is the Redemption Trail just outside of Cañon City. It's only three miles long with an elevation gain of less than 500 feet, so it's a fun little adventure to embark on in between challenging hikes.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Beth Copenhaver |Trent Jonas |Katie Lawrence |Christy Articola
Luray Caverns is one of Virginia's most treasured natural wonders. It's the largest cavern in the Eastern U.S., covering 64 acres and offering 1.5 miles of paved walkways. Some of the rooms are cathedral-sized, and the walkways are illuminated, guiding you through subterranean spaces with unearthly rock formations. It's estimated that some of the oldest of these bizarrely shaped rocks date back seven million years.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Kelly Carroll |Beth Copenhaver |Trent Jonas |Katie Lawrence
Can one person affect positive change? When it comes to sustainable living, it's easy to wonder if the actions of one person really can make a difference. I often question whether my efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle amount to much of a payoff. However, after talking to Leslie Delgado, I'm convinced every action matters.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Katie Lawrence
Broken Bow is a magical place for so many reasons. It’s overflowing with natural beauty and offers a peaceful escape from the busyness of our everyday lives. The breathtaking small town is also the perfect destination to celebrate Global Astronomy Month and International Dark Sky Week this April.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Katie Lawrence |Melanie Johnson |Melissa Mahoney |Kelly Carroll
While Oklahoma has no bonafide national parks, it has several sites managed by the National Park Service. Chickasaw National Recreation Area is arguably the most famous of them all, nestled in the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains and overflowing with natural beauty. Next time you visit the park, I found the perfect Airbnb to serve as your base camp.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Kim Falchek |Katie Lawrence |Melanie Johnson |Melissa Mahoney
Lately, every time I turn on the news or check through my social feeds, there seems to be some rare astronomical event about to take place in the local region. While I always do my best to try to witness these occurrences, the bright lights and tall buildings of my city often impede my view and leave me staring blankly into space.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Raymond Goldfield |Kim Falchek |Katie Lawrence
I’m the first person to tell you why winter travel is better than summer travel, but the one thing I do love about spring and summer travel is getting into the Milky Way season. For North America, the Milky Way season runs from roughly March until October, which makes for some truly epic stargazing. This geo dome in West Virginia is perfect for stargazing, and since April is Global Astronomy Month, why not book a few nights here to do a little stargazing?
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Kim Falchek |Katie Lawrence |Melanie Johnson
April is Global Astronomy Month, and South Carolina has some spectacular spots to do a little stargazing. I’m a huge Astro nerd and tend to spend my winters traveling around the Arctic Circle, photographing the Northern Lights. When summer swings back around, I shift my focus to capturing the Milky Way, and this delightful Airbnb in South Carolina is the perfect spot to set up camp and watch the night skies. Glamping is a relatively new term.
