Scaling the Outer Banks Dunes
The dunes of the Outer Banks aren't what they were when the Wright Brothers succeeded at powered flight at Kitty Hawk, but two preserves give you a place to scramble sandy heights.
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
For an immersion into the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants, this natural setting in Wilmington, North Carolina focuses on their delicate beauty.
Kalmia Gardens
A beautiful blend of well-tended gardens and natural woodlands on a high bluff at Coker College, Kalmia Gardens provides both botanical and geologic surprises.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens
One of Florida's finest formal gardens, Alfred B. Maclay Gardens contains one of the most impressive and historic camellia collections in the South.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
At America's oldest public garden, the romantic gardens of Magnolia Plantation flow through natural woodlands and swamps, emphasizing azaleas and camellias.
On a Bartram Adventure Tour
On a guided Bartram Adventure Tour, we hiked, biked, and paddled to follow the travels of William and John Bartram along the St. Johns River on the newly designated Bartram National Recreation Trail, centered in Palatka, Florida.
Surprised by Stony Brook
Surprised by the New England feel of Stony Brook, we lingered over museums and parks, soaking in history on our overnight visit to Long Island's North Shore.
See Rock City!
Perched atop Lookout Mountain above Chattanooga, Rock City is an iconic rock garden and vintage theme park that the whole family will enjoy.
Anishinaabe Shores
On the Mackinac Straits, St. Ignace is known as a ferryboat departure point for Mackinac Island. Walk the North Country Trail through town, and you’ll discover the rich details of its founding and cultures that thrived on these shores.
The Shores of Whitefish Bay
A chance glance at a road sign on the way to Paradise led us on an unexpected but delightful half day exploration of the shores of Whitefish Bay in Hiawatha National Forest.
