Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest and wildest event where hundreds of base jumpers jump over 850 feet off of the New River Gorge Bridge into the valley below. It’s the only day of the year that they close down this bridge, so that thousands of people can watch these jumpers who come from all over the world catapult into the Gorge.
Just half an hour outside the nation’s capital lies one of the nation’s natural hidden gems, Great Falls National Park. A great place to watch the raging rapids in the Spring, have an afternoon barbecue in the Summer, or enjoy the spectacular foliage in the Fall, Great Falls National Park is worth tacking on to a Washington, D.C. visit during most non-winter months of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for a day exploring this national beauty.
It’s in my nature. There’s just so much left to see in this world to see, and I’ll never stop exploring it. But after several recent trips abroad, I’ve been feeling inspired to explore the beauty that is my own backyard, enjoying the natural wonders that are within arm’s reach. During my travels I met …
As Portland’s food, beer, and overall tourism scene has exploded recently, it might seem overwhelming to decide which restaurants to check out, and activities to do while in town for a visit. Luckily, we recently spent a fair bit of time scoping all the best activities, scouring yelp, and taste testing everything we could share with you the 15 best things to do in Portland Maine!