When planning what to do with an extra day off and a long three day weekend, we wanted to plan an ambitious road trip to see the best of West Virginia.  We decided to use Morgantown, West Virginia as our starting point, which is a 6 hour drive from Indianapolis

I recently took a whirlwind driving tour of the scenic landscapes of West Virginia. Spanning 105 miles with a modest driving time of 2.5 hours, this road trip had a collection of memorable experiences, from historic West Virginia University in Morgantown, to the majestic rock formations of Seneca rocks.

The Appalachian mountains in the eastern United States are home to a myriad of natural wonders. Among these treasures the waterfalls of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania stand out, each offering a unique blend of beauty and adventure. Blackwater Falls, located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, is a

Cataract Falls is a breathtaking waterfall within the Cataract Falls State Recreation Area situated in northern Owen County in Indiana. This iconic landmark on Mill Creek features both the Upper and Lower Cataract falls, and serves as the headwaters for Cagles Mill Lake. Cataract Falls boasts the title of Indiana's

There are three primary options to consider for intercity travel within Japan: the Shinkansen (bullet train), airplanes, and intercity buses. The Shinkansen is a marvel of technological achievement that cuts through the Japanese landscape with astonishing speed.  It provides travelers not only with efficiency but also a uniquely Japanese experience

Japan's deepest freshwater lake, Lake Tazawa, resides in Akita Prefecture in Semboku City within Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Known in Japanese as "Tazawako" (田沢湖), it stretches over 3.7 miles (6km) and plunges to a depth of 1388 feet (423m). Even though the surface is at an altitude of 817 feet

With one of the largest collections of  dinosaur fossils in the United States, the Museum of the Rockies is a key stop on Montana's Dinosaur Trail that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Inside the museum, life-sized dinosaur displays, both real fossils and replicas, tower imposingly. The museum

Lying in the southeastern corner of Montana's Gallatin Valley, Bozeman, the fourth largest city in the state, boasts a population of about fifty thousand people. The city has a metro population over one hundred thousand people and covers an area of about 21 square miles at an elevation of 4,

Surrounded by  Yellowstone National Park and National Forest land, Gardiner, Montana, is home to just over 800 year-round residents. Occupying a total area of 5.89 square miles, this serene town is majestically perched at an elevation of 5,259 feet. With a total size of 5.89 square miles

Established as the world's first national park on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone is a huge National Park that spans over 3,468 square miles. The park itself is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, North America's largest supervolcano, which comprises more than a third of the park. Boasting an impressive array

Megijima Island, located in Japan's Seto Inland Sea, covers a small area of 2.66 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 200 people. One of the main attractions is the public beach, which becomes a popular spot during the summer. Additionally, the island features a cave near its

As the capital city of Kagawa, Takamatsu is a gourmet paradise and a strategic springboard to the magnificent Seto Inland Sea region. Stroll through the serene Ritsurin Koen Park, heralded as one of Japan's most beautiful gardens, or savor the simple yet delicious udon noodles, a celebrated local delicacy. Takamatsu's

Matsuyama (松山), on the island of Shikoku, is a city of rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and natural beauty. It's the largest city on the island and the seventh largest city in Japan. Matsuyama is located in Ehime Prefecture, on the Northeast side of Shikoku, with the Seto Inland Sea

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is located at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Established in 1923, this museum has earned the recognition of being the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum. It showcases an impressive ensemble of over 350 aircraft and missiles,

Dayton, Ohio is a vibrant city teeming with rich aviation history, captivating natural beauty, dynamic sporting culture, and lively community events. Home to about 140,000 residents, with more than 800,000 in the greater Dayton area, it houses the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with the world’s largest military