American Adventures Month

 

As citizens of the United States, we live in America, but the Americas are a vast continent which includes North, Central, and South America.


Peter Kulkkula founded this theme to encourage travelers and explorers to visit all of the Americas.


If time and budget don’t permit you to expand your vacation plans as broadly as the entire continent, there is plenty to do in the USA.


August 4 is the fifth anniversary of the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which funds critical infrastructure improvements. Today and every year, as a result of this legislation, there is free entrance to the National Parks, a great budget-friendly way to explore our national treasures.


Or perhaps in the style of Jack Kerouac, in his classic book, On the Road, you would like to embark on a cross-country road trip. Other authors have penned descriptions of their journeys. Atlas Obscura cartographers outline these excursions.

Another iconic drive is Route 66, 2278 miles (originally 2448) extending from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean.


A sports enthusiast may consider touring one or a collection of Halls of Fame. The US is home to 15 locations dedicated to legendary athletes of various games: pro football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, boxing, wrestling, swimming, track and field, volleyball, soccer, and figure skating.


Closer to home would be attractions in your own town or state. We live in the mountains, over 20 minutes from a main road, yet have access, only an hour away to the North Carolina resort town of Blowing Rock: the best of both worlds.


Do you plan a stay-cation, weekend trips, or more extended vacations this summer? Have you set your sights on nearby locations, or have you planned an epic, offbeat American Adventure to fulfill your own bucket list?

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