Episode 156 is taking you to one of the most beautiful national parks in America - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Situated at the border of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN this park is amazing in spring and summer, but truly something magical in the fall and early winter with a kaleidoscope of colorful trees. This is a must visit park and we’re sharing everything to do in and around it!

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Visiting the Beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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On this week's Just the Tip our nursing cohost shares the medications we always take on a trip. Get your first aid kits ready and don't be caught on the go without these.


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We're fresh off the outdoor adventure trip of a lifetime with River Expeditions, a lodging and adventure property & rafting outfitter in the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia.
We're recounting every moment of the best three days kayaking and white water rafting on the New River, zip lining in the West Virginia forest, and living in luxury in the massive cabins at River Expeditions.
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A Weekend Immersed in New River Gorge with River Expeditions

On this week's Just the Tip we share our best advice for saving money on the hotels you book! Accommodation costs can really add up and often is the top cost driver for a trip. Use our tips to save a few bucks without sacrificing any of the quality in your stay.


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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to Mesa Verde National Park in Southern Colorado to experience the 800+ year old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. These incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins will really get you going as you walk through the actual steps and pathways the Ancient Puebloan people did centuries before. We did Cliff Palace, Long House, and Balcony House on this trip. In this episode we share what you’ll see on those tours, tips for visiting Mesa Verde National Park, and make you feel like you’re exploring the park with us.


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Mesa Verde National Park: Experiencing Ancient Puebloan Cliff Dwellings

Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! We're sharing the 5 phone apps we cannot travel without! These apps help you plan navigate, and stay on track throughout your trip. Don't leave home without them!
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Visiting the Beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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