5 Places You Should Add to Your Summer Bucket List

5 places you should add to your summer bucket list

Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada


This park is located 50 miles north east of the famous Las Vegas. Filled with hiking trails, panoramic vistas, and magnificent pink and red rock formations. Once you see the stunning views you will be not be surprised to learn many movies were filmed here. Elephant Rock, Beehives, Mouse's Tank, Rainbow Vista, Pink Canyon,  The Fire Wave, White Domes, Seven Sisters, Atlatl Rock, Arch Rock, Fire Cave are just a few of the many sites tourist's can see. 


Marshall Point Lighthouse in Maine


Hey Forest Gump fans this is the lighthouse that Forest himself ran to located at the end of the St. George Peninsula in Maine. This Lighthouse sits on 6.5 acres dedicated to the site to teach visitors all about its history. Not only will you walk away with an insight of knowledge you will gain natural stunning pictures you won't believe are even real. 


Garden of Gods in Colorado

Garden of Gods is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is made up of 1,300 acres of natural sandstone formations. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, rock climbing, or guided nature walks this park has something for everyone. If you are a runner a unique opportunity this park hosts is a 5k every single Thursday!!
Feeling fancy but still want to be close to nature? Book a room at the Garden of God's Club & Resort.


Mackinaw Island in Michigan

Mackinaw Island is located in Northern Michigan. You must leave your car behind and take a ferry here as this island is completely car free! Horses, Walking, and Biking will be your main transportation around the island. Mackinac Island was made for history bluffs as it offers many in-depth opportunities looking into the area’s background. It is also home to some of the best Fudge out there.
 For an even more unique opportunity extend your stay and spend the night at the Grand Hotel. 


Willamette National Forest in Oregon

The Oregon Coast is a popular summer destination for tourists. This forest stretches over 110 miles long and should be your next planned camping trip. With over 50 developed campsites it offers many variability.  Hiking trails, tall trees, lakes, rivers, wildflowers,  and waterfalls galore. In fact Willamette National Forest is home to the second largest waterfall in Oregon. Feeling extra adventurous? Take a white water rafting tour down the McKenize River.

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