One Day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio (in Winter!)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is not your typical national park: it is tucked into a relatively suburban area 20 miles south of Cleveland, Ohio. Don’t let that fool you though – there is a lot to do and see in the park. We had one day to explore and as we visited in late February, we had to plan our visit based on what is available in winter. The activities we did can be done at any time of the year though, as the park is open year round. There is no cost to enter Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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A Winter Weekend in Newport, RI

Newport, Rhode Island is a popular destination year round and has a lot to offer in winter. It was particularly magical when we visited in late December as much of the city was decked out in Christmas lights. Be sure to bundle up, and make the most of wonderful Newport!

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4 U.S. Cities That Make the Perfect Reset Vacation

This is a guest article from Emma Grace Brown. You can read more from her at emmagracebrown.com.


The best way to show yourself care and do something to jump-start your monotonous routine is to take a reset vacation where you can see new sites and meet new people. Since self-care is a relative term and the concept is different for everyone, this list from Noelle Across the Pond includes four cities with different things to offer travelers with varying interests. Find the right one for you.

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