Weekender’s Guide: Devil’s Lake State Park

Often heralded as the most beautiful and well-recognized state park in Wisconsin, Devil’s Lake State Park is known for its pristine natural beauty, wild and rugged terrain, clear water, and grand sweeping views.

Keep reading to learn more about Devil’s Lake State Park and all it has to offer in our latest blog post!

One Day in Montenegro: A guide to exploring the Bay of Kotor

If you are like us and only have one day to spend in Montenegro, we recommend you visit the Bay of Kotor. This famed, fjord-like blue bay is unmissable and here you will find a little bit of everything. From show-stopping monasteries to hikes with epic views and excellent eateries. Whatever you are looking to do for the day, you will be able to find it in this Balkan retreat.

Keep reading to learn more about Kotor!

Our Ultimate Guide to the Azores: São Miguel Island

Deciding how and where to spend your time when visiting the Azores can be challenging – it was for us! To help you make the most of your time on São Miguel, we’ve put together the following ultimate guide full of epic hikes, the best restaurants to dine at, where to stay, and of course – the best things to do and experience while traversing São Miguel!

Road Trip and Day Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge – Oregon

Epic road trips await in Oregon. With drives that will take you along the coast, through the desert and even into lava beds, you’ll be hard-pressed to decide on which route to take first.

If you’re interested in a good ‘ol American, classic road trip with stops to see sights, trails and enjoy cold drinks along the way, we recommend the Historic Columbia River Highway.

Top 15 Things to do in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Tomahawk is the gateway to Wisconsin’s incredibly scenic and pristine Northwoods. It’s honestly one of the best small towns in Wisconsin and it has that kind of relaxed attitude that can only be found up north. There’s so much to do, see and explore in this part of the state. Here are our top 15 recommendations on things to do in Tomahawk, Wisconsin for a memorable getaway. We’ve included a bit of everything from fishing local waters, shopping on main street, dining at a classic supper club, hiking scenic trails and so much more!

Fall Bucket List: Verona, Wisconsin

You’ll fall in love with Verona regardless of the season you visit but you’ll fall even harder in the autumn months when it’s harvest season. Immerse yourself in iconic fall traditions like picking pumpkins, visiting apple orchards, getting lost in a corn maze, sipping a stein brimming with beer, enjoy a farm-to-table meal and hiking trails exploding with fall colors. Verona is also a very walkable city, teeming with unique, local shops filled with kitsch treasures and cozy vibes. Between the charming downtown shopping scene, the bountiful hiking and biking trails and fall festivals celebrating the season, Verona is an amazing fall getaway destination. Here are our top picks for an unforgettable fall bucket list experience in Verona, Wisconsin. Read on for things to do, places to eat and where to stay.

Best Hikes and Overlooks for Fall Foliage in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

If you’re anything like us, when the temperatures finally start to dip in Wisconsin you won’t be able to resist the urge to get outdoors and make the most of the season. Situated in north-central Wisconsin, you’ll find Tomahawk, the gateway to Wisconsin’s Northwoods, where several stunning hikes and overlooks promising unforgettable autumn views await. From fire-red and orange or light brown to golden yellows, Tomahawk’s fall palette is undeniably postcard perfect. Here are our top recommendations on the best hiking trails and overlooks in Tomahawk, perfect for fall leaf peeping.

Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Srđ in Dubrovnik

Hiking Mount Srđ in Dubrovnik is the best, most rewarding, scenic hike in the city. Each climb reveals a more enchanting view of the vast, medieval city nestled along the Dalmatian coast and the surrounding landscape making it one of the Peral of the Adriatic’s most beloved attractions. We can still feel the lingering tightness in our quads – a result of hoofing up a steep incline of 255 meters (total elevation gain we saw was 1,352 feet). It’s a good ache though and this is a hike we’d repeat in a heartbeat.

Since we’re fresh off hiking up Mount Srđ we’re ready to recount our favorite views, the tough spots we hit, blunders we made and our recommendations on how to make this hike a banger from start to finish.

Mirror Lake: A Day Hike Near Mount Hood in Oregon

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Day Hikes at Columbia Hills Historical State Park – Washington State

Disclosure: Parks and Planes is an informative resource for readers. Due to unforeseen conditions like state park closures, policies, construction and other natural changes to the park and its trail, Parks and Planes, LLC does not assume liability for the accuracy of posts, trail conditions and directions. Parks and Planes strives to accurately describe and…