Wendy Edwards 
Illinois is the Land of Lincoln, the site of the first McDonald’s and the first state to abolish slavery. With all these accolades, it’s bound to be a great state to visit. Ronald Reagan, Michelle Obama and Walt Disney top the list of famous people from this state known for wide open spaces and big … Read more
Riding through Pennsylvania is like riding back through time. Much of it is still farmland and largely unchanged from before the Europeans settled. Rolling fields of gold, farms chocked full of grazing animals, farm equipment and bountiful harvests. Pennsylvania is full of history. Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell and Valley Forge all lie within this … Read more
Alabama is a state that really has something for everyone. Mountains, ocean shores, beautiful cities and the southern hospitality that is so famous in the region. I grew up visiting Birmingham and the Gulf Shores for vacations. I’m here to tell you that this Georgia Peach wholeheartedly recommends Alabama for a holiday. Whether it be … Read more
Whenever I think of New Hampshire, I think of fall. Leaves of bright orange and golden yellow and pumpkin patches and apple cider. Yum! But, there is so much more to this state than all things autumn. New Hampshire has Atlantic coastline to delight any visitor, the tallest peak in the Northeast for the adventurous … Read more
As my birth state, South Carolina holds a special place in my heart. And although I didn’t spend much time there growing up, I have spent a lot of time as an adult visiting places in this fantastic state in the South. Through my visits, I have learned that South Carolina is unique. The marshes … Read more
Commonly known as the “Sunshine State”, Florida is exactly that – sunshine and happy vacation vibes 365 days a year. And although the weather can be tumultuous at times, it never lasts long and you can visit any time of year and get that island feel that your body craves, even in the harshest of … Read more
North Carolina is majestic, serene and gorgeous! It has mountains, lakes, oceans and forests. Big cities and country lanes can also be found. There are rushing rivers to kayak down and lazy lakes to nap on. North Carolina is a destination state for all of the reasons listed. It’s also a four season state, which … Read more
Vermont is the definition of charming. Small towns lined with 18th century homes and rolling hill farms dotted with cows that make America’s favorite ice cream, Vermont is a place that gets overlooked unless it’s leaf peeping time. But Vermont is the perfect sized state to take the all American road trip. With manageable sized … Read more
Maine is out there! Sandwiched between New Brunswick and Québec, you’d think Maine would have a difficult time keeping its American identity. But, it’s all American and has the roots and history to prove it. Although a beautiful state, Maine isn’t exactly on the way to anything… But, there is so much that it has … Read more
Massachusetts is the historian’s state, where every nook and cranny has a story to tell. Its roots began growing surly and gnarled in 1620 when Plymouth Colony began. Its people were brave and determined, which would become the common virtue of those that would, in time, form the fabric of America. Massachusetts is where it … Read more