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15 Best Things to Do in Johannesburg

Here I use my expert knowledge of South Africa to highlight the best things to do in Johannesburg. It’s a city which took me some time to love, but look …

15 Best things to do in Bloemfontein

Over the years, I’ve gathered an impressive collection of South African entry stamps in my passport. Covering this diverse and dramatic country is one of the wonders of my job …

15 Best things to do in Port Elizabeth

Here I use the knowledge I’ve gained over multiple trips to South Africa to highlight the very best things to do in Port Elizabeth. With the experienced eye of a …

15 Best things to do in Pretoria

South Africa is known for its wildlife. However, cities like Pretoria have a wealth of attractions which have kept me enthralled and entertained every time I’ve visited. Who better then …

15 Best things to do in Durban

My travels in South Africa span more than a decade. I’m therefore extremely well placed to highlight all that’s great and good about South African destinations including Durban from the …

15 Best Things to Do in Southborough (MA)

Composed of an historic center and a collection of villages, Southborough is a residential town in the MetroWest region. Southborough was incorporated in 1727, and up to the late 19th century …

8 Best Surf Spots in Mexico

Mexico takes over where the USA leaves off, rolling through some of the most wave-rich sectors of the central Pacific. Hop over the state line with California and you’ll hit …

15 Best Things to Do in Hanson (MA)

This inland town on the Shore has the nickname, Cranberry City. The Ocean Spray cooperative was founded in Hanson in 1930, and was headquartered here until 1977. Scores of cranberry …

25 Best Things to Do in Asheville (NC)

The romantic, purple-tinged peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains have brought generations of visitors to this city in Western North Carolina. One important fan was the scion George Vanderbilt, who built …

15 Best Things to Do in Winchendon (MA)

In the 19th century, this town in North-central Massachusetts was known for manufacturing wooden products. The most successful enterprise to spring up at that time was the Converse Toy & …

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I am Amy, the face and voice behind Everyday Outdoor Family! I am a world-traveler turned Midwesterner and mom. I hope to encourage families to see the beauty and find adventures in Kansas City, the Midwest and beyond and tips and destinations to get outdoors.  

I didn’t grow up outdoorsy, but after having very premature twins who have been hospitalized multiple times due to illnesses, we have taken to outdoor adventures as a way to keep them healthy. Now I backpack, bikepack, paddle, bike, and more with three little kids!

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This post contains affiliate links.  If you are looking for a trip where you can hike, connect with nature, and soak in beautiful hot springs, then you need to check out Idaho hot springs near Boise. These hot springs feel like you’re soaking in the most beautiful hot tubs in the world, each with their…