Moundsville, WV
The town of Moundsville has two attractions: the Native American burial mounds for which it is named, and the giant…
Wheeling, WV: National Road Bridge
You'll find great views of Wheeling from the old suspension bridge (discussed more on the next page). The city has…
Chester and Newell, WV
Back in West Virginia, exit onto State Route 2 (which follows the Ohio River, and mirrors Oh. Rte. 7 on…
East Liverpool, Ohio
If day 1 provided you with enough time to explore Pittsburgh, begin day 2 by heading west on US 30. …
Pittsburgh, PA: The View from Mount Washington
I decided to begin this trip in one of my favorite towns, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And one of my favorite places…
A Mile High in Denver, Colorado
For the final stop of the trip, I headed to downtown Denver, Colorado, to find one of the city's most…
Golden, Colorado: Buffalo Bill Cody’s Grave
Not far away from the viewpoints on Lookout Mountain, you'll find the grave of legendary western showman William "Buffalo Bill"…
Golden, Colorado: Lookout Mountain
With just a few hours remaining before catching my flight, I decided to hit a couple of points of interest…
Garden of the Gods
One of the area's most beautiful attractions can be enjoyed for free. The Garden of the Gods is a public…
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
I didn't really know what I would find at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, but it wasn't far from Cripple…