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Paris Mountain State Park – Greenville, SC

Post author:Rebecca
Post published:October 20, 2025
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We made a quick visit to Greenville, South Carolina, recently. Since it’s only a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Greenville is an easy day trip or a good halfway point stop on the way to Charlotte.

Plus Greenville is fun to visit any time of year. A major highlight is Falls Park on the Reedy, right in the middle of downtown. Visitors can explore both sides of the Reedy River on the Liberty Bridge. Spanning 345 feet, the single cable suspension bridge provides unobstructed views of the falls.

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Dana Point – Orange County, CA

Post author:Rebecca
Post published:May 5, 2025
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Before leaving Los Angeles, we wanted to get in one more hike. Since we had finished seeing the Niguel Botanical Garden in Laguna Niguel, we weren't too far from Dana…

Palm Desert Cross Trail – Palm Desert, CA

Post author:Rebecca
Post published:March 3, 2025
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After spending a few days with family over the Christmas holidays in Palm Desert, I needed time to myself. Since the sun set early – before 5 p.m. – I knew that if I wanted to hike alone, I would need to hit a trail earlier in the day. I read up on the Palm Desert Cross Trail, located about 10 miles away.

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Joshua Tree National Park 2024 – California

Post author:Rebecca
Post published:February 18, 2025
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Six years after our initial trip, we revisited Joshua Tree National Park again. This time, we focused on the southern entrance, which is closer to Palm Springs and Palm Desert.

Joshua Tree National Park, with a total area of almost 800,000 acres, is about 140 miles east of Los Angeles. It spans parts of the Colorado Desert (eastern side) and the Mojave Desert (western side); two very different ecosystems. When visiting a national park, we always download the Just Ahead audio guides to learn more details as we drive around.

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