Destination DC: Great Falls of Potomac

Discover Great Falls of Potomac River Located fifteen miles from the heart of the nation’s capital, adventurers can fall in love with the spectacular beauty of The Great Falls of The Potomac…where the mighty Potomac River plummets in a series of waterfalls through a dramatic gorge. The drama of the canyon reminds me of the […]

NC Explorer: Fun Things to Do in Chapel Hill

Today on American Nomad we’re exploring the southern part of heaven – Chapel Hill, NC. Home to The University of North Carolina and center of The Tar Heel Nation, Chapel Hill offers a plethora of culutre, good eats, sports and more. Located roughly thirty minutes west of Raleigh, Chapel Hill is a crossroads of academics, […]

NC Explorer: Fun things to do in Durham NC

Durham NC Today on American Nomad we’re traveling to Durham North Carolina. Twenty-five west of The Capital City of Raleigh off I-40, Durham is a city anchored in history and culture. In addition to being home to Duke University, Durham’s Research Triangle Park is one of the leading areas for science and technological research in […]

Destination Coffee: Java Hotspots in Raleigh NC

Raleigh Coffee Shops Today on Destination Coffee, I’m going to take you on a java tour of my hometown -Raleigh NC. Raleigh is not only the Capital City of North Carolina but a top destination for coffee and curated beverage lovers as well. Working from home in software tech sales, I love to treat myself […]

NC Explorer: Fun Things to do in Greensboro NC

Get to know Greensboro Halfway between Charlotte and Raleigh, a few miles from Winston-Salem, Greensboro in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont. This city of nearly 300,000 is a perfect getaway offering rich history, culture and prime sporting events like the ACC Tournament. Greensboro is a bustling center right off I-40 and was built on […]

NC Explorer: Fun Things to do in Beaufort NC

Fun things to do…in Beaufort NC Set your clocks to Coastal Time as we travel to the North Carolina coastal town of Beaufort where history, beauty and beach vibes collide for a fabulously great time. I grew up going to Beaufort with my family. My grandparents had a condo in nearby Atlantic Beach and we’d […]

City by the Sea: Fun Things to do near Wilmington NC

Wilmington NC is the eastern terminus of I-40, the place where the road runs out and sand meets the sea. Only two hours east of Raleigh in the southeastern corner of North Carolina where the Cape Fear River moves towards the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington and its environs is an adventure for a lifetime. The area […]

Amazing Mountain Towns in North Carolina

The North Carolina Mountains are a place of endless wonders, mystery and majesty. The mountains of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge are calling and you must go. Today I wanted to share a list of Amazing Mountain Towns in the heart of NC’s mountain country, from Franklin to Blowing Rock… Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]

Blue Ridge Explorer: Relax at a North Carolina Mountain Resort

Relax at a North Carolina Mountain Resort… One of my favorite travel haunts is exploring the beauty of wonder of The Blue Ridge Mountains. I grew up a a few hours from The Blue Ridge Parkway and have been blessed to visit a few times a year, taking in the scenic byway and exploring the […]

Black Hills Explorer: Fun in Custer State Park

Last time on American Nomad, we explored highlights in the majestic Black Hills of South Dakota and southeastern Wyoming. Today I wanted to take some time in one of my favorite parks in the US – Custer State Park. I first visited Custer State Park in 2009 after graduating from college. My mom and I […]