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6 days ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
I do most of my traveling solo these days, as most of the time my friends and family can't sync up with my flexible schedule or would be coming from a very long distance away - but it didn't always used to be that way. Some of my earliest memories are of traveling with my adventurous mother. She would like to take bus trips, and one of our most frequent jaunts was to Maine.
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1 week ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Raymond Goldfield
Maryland isn't a state I've explored as much as its neighbors, but every time I visit, I'm increasingly impressed with all it has to offer. One of my favorite things about the state and its largest city, Baltimore , is its convenience to new and unique places. There are a lot of fantastic day trips near Baltimore, Maryland, because the city is a perfect jumping-off point for other destinations.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin
For me, finding a really unique place to stay can transform a simple getaway into something much more memorable. In the scenic Berkshires region, there’s a property that fits the bill: a striking Glass Octagon in Massachusetts. Tucked away in Otis on seven private acres, this architectural gem puts you right in the heart of nature—surrounded by trees, sky, and total stillness. The first thing you’ll notice is the shape—a true octagon—and the walls, made almost entirely of floor-to-ceiling glass.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney
It’s my favorite time of year, y’all! The days are getting longer, the temperatures are warming up, and soon, we’ll be spending our time splashing the day away at a nearby swimming spot. There are plenty of swimming holes in West Virginia that are ideal for a summer day, and many of them are in our beautiful state parks. Audra State Park is one spot where you can find a natural swimming hole, and it’s one of the best.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Andrea Verschuyl |Jackie Sutherlin |Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield
A friend once shared a family story from her mom's childhood in rural California. Back then, kids spent their summers frying eggs on the pavement and holding ice cube races down the front step's handrail. So when their dad (my friend's grandfather) brought home a kiddie pool, it was a big deal.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney
Nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont, Underhill State Park sits on the western slope of Mount Mansfield—the state’s highest peak—within the vast 44,000-acre Mount Mansfield State Forest. With its breathtaking views, peaceful trails, and access to the Green Mountains, the park is a perfect starting point for exploring Vermont’s great outdoors.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin |Andrea Verschuyl
Maryland isn't a state I've explored as much as its neighbors, but every time I visit, I'm increasingly impressed with all it has to offer. One of my favorite things about the state and its largest city, Baltimore, is its convenience to new and unique places. There are a lot of fantastic day trips near Baltimore, Maryland, because the city is a perfect jumping-off point for other destinations.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jacki Mick |Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield |Megan Todaro
Do you know that you can see a “Big Tree” in Michigan? I’m not talking about a tall pine behind your neighbor’s garage or that maple that drops leaves like an impressionist painting in action. I mean a capital "B," capital "T" big tree, which usually requires a cross-country flight, a rental car, and at least two pairs of hiking socks. For me, that "Big Tree" has always meant Sequoia National Park: the land of giants.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro |Beth Copenhaver |Jackie Sutherlin |Raymond Goldfield
Sometimes, I want to get out and explore a state's natural wonders but not be stressed out over too many people, long entry lines, and the like. Finding a "dupe" is akin to winning the lottery. I think it's more like a pick-3 than a mega million. Regardless, if you're like me and want a low-key Tennessee adventure similar to the likes of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain, then we have something exciting in store for you.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield |Megan Todaro |Beth Copenhaver |Kelly Carroll
Maine is one of the first states I explored as a kid, taking several bus tours there with my mother, and it's one of the ones I'm most excited to return to as I tour the Northeast. It has astonishing natural sites, including the world-famous Acadia National Park. However, I find the best home base for a trip to Maine is the state's largest city, Portland.
