All too quickly the summer will be gone, kids head back to school and the air will get cooler and the leaves with start to turn their colors. If you are itching to explore before it’s all over, seize the moment for a 2-3 day getaway a couple hours drive from home.
Do the research
Grab the atlas or research online, and find out where you can explore 2-3 hours away from home. Often times we are surprised by the things in our own backyard that we take for granted because they are too close by. You can apply the same plan, pack, and go principles that you would for a long road trip and enjoy a mini getaway that can still be meaningful as well as fun.
Don’t forget your spirit of adventure
Is there anything historical nearby that you’ve always wanted to check out but never had the chance? What resources, is your area famous for. Farm and factory tours are fantastic, maybe there are some nearby that you didn’t even know about. Be open minded about the places that you’ve taken for granted and you may find some surprising adventures that can be had fairly close to home.
Enjoy a simpler trip
Being relatively close to home means no airplanes or car rentals therefore taking some of the extra stress out of traveling. Enjoy a more carefree experience as well as a little extra time to enjoy everything you see.
