Two stunning Colorado mountain cities are connected with the world-famous “Million Dollar Parkway” road. I’m talking about Ouray, nicknamed the “Switzerland of America,” and a 1970s mining town, Silverton. And then there are Ghost Towns in between!

Cades Cove is a hugely popular area of the Smokies for good reasons! The majestic scenery includes deer, turkeys, bears, horseback riding, camping, historic turn-of-the-century churches, hiking, and a working grist mill on a one-way paved road for cars and bike enjoyment. Enjoy the out-of-doors, and it's free!

The mountains are ginormous! Here are 8 Must Dos in Zion National Park, such as hiking Canyon Overlook Trail, how to rent an electric Bike and ride through Zion Canyon, and tips for hiking to Angel’s Landing and wading the Narrows.

Add Caverns of Sonora to your bucket list! This beautiful show cave is filled with formations not seen in other caves, like Fish Fin Helictite, thousands of knobby calcite, and thousands of stalactites and stalagmites!