South East Express Team 
Shutterstock North Bend, Washington North Bend is this cool little town tucked in the Cascade foothills, just 30 miles east of Seattle. About 7,500 people call it home, and they live in the shadow of Mount Si, which dominates the skyline. Back in 1909, it started as a logging and farming town, but now it’s … Read more
Shutterstock Broken Bow, Oklahoma Tucked away in the state’s southeastern corner, this mountain town is literally the coolest spot you’ve never heard of. Locals have dubbed it “the Aspen of the South” — and while that might seem like a stretch, one weekend here will make you a believer. With crystal-clear lakes, pine-covered mountains, and … Read more
Shutterstock San Luis Obispo, California Looking for your next California adventure? San Luis Obispo might be exactly what you need. Nestled between mountains and minutes from the Pacific, this gem on the Central Coast offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. And by the way, it’s Oprah-approved. Shutterstock SLO is Halfway Between … Read more
Shutterstock The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Montana There’s a hidden spot in Montana where exactly 1,000 white Buddha statues stand in perfect formation. Just off the highway north of Missoula, this sacred site pops up out of nowhere on Native American reservation land, looking like someone teleported a slice of Tibet into Big … Read more
Shutterstock Deer Isle, Maine Deer Isle is a beautiful island off Maine’s coast, linked to the mainland by a tall bridge. Covering about 30 square miles, it includes the towns of Deer Isle and Stonington, plus smaller villages. The island has rocky shores, pine forests, working harbors, and many artists. Unlike tourist hotspots, Deer Isle … Read more
Shutterstock The Ghost Towns of the Southwest Arizona’s best ghost towns aren’t just empty buildings collecting dust. They’re gold mines frozen in time, saloons where you can still hear bar stools scraping across wooden floors, and old brothels where the wallpaper’s peeling just right. Here are 12 spots where the Wild West decided to hit … Read more
Shutterstock Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona Watson Lake looks like a total dream spot: a blue oasis winding through massive granite boulders just outside Prescott. You can kayak through the rock maze or hit the trails for killer views, but here’s the catch: don’t plan on swimming. The water’s incredibly contaminated. Still worth checking out … Read more
Shutterstock Old Town, Albuquerque This entire place feels like a living history book that smells like roasting chile and piñon. Welcome to Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque, where Spanish colonial charm meets Instagram-worthy patios and the best sopapillas this side of anywhere. Waiting for you are 300+ years of history packed into a plaza where adobe … Read more
Shutterstock Balboa Park, San Diego San Diego turned the 1915 Panama-California Exposition into its permanent cultural playground: Balboa Park. The 1,200-acre spread houses everything from major museums to hidden gardens, with Spanish Colonial architecture that makes even a coffee run feel special. Here’s why you should add it to your travel bucket list this year. … Read more
Shutterstock America’s Deepest Lake is Closing for 2 Years Crater Lake is one of those places you need to see at least once in your life. If it’s part of your bucket list, make plans to visit ASAP. The National Park Service has confirmed that Crater Lake National Park is closing access to tourists for … Read more