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Welcome to the treasure trove of Free Adventures! We firmly believe that incredible travel experiences don’t always come with a hefty price tag. This section is dedicated to uncovering and sharing the fantastic array of free activities we’ve discovered on our journeys – from stunning scenic viewpoints and captivating historical walks to vibrant cultural events and the simple joy of soaking in a city’s atmosphere.

Whether you’re a budget-conscious traveler or simply love the thrill of finding hidden gems that don’t cost a dime, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll highlight the parks, trails, museums with free admission days, self-guided tours, and local happenings that allow you to immerse yourself in a destination without emptying your wallet. Get ready to explore the world with us, proving that sometimes, the best experiences are absolutely free!

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Exit Glacier Overlook
May 23, 2025
Seward, Alaska, is a charming coastal town that serves as a gateway to some of the state’s most spectacular natural wonders. Among them, Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, stands out as an incredibly accessible and awe-inspiring example of a glacier in flux. Having...
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Witnessing a Rocket Launch
November 20, 2024
We visited the Kennedy Space Center in 2022 and was fascinated by the exhibits, wouldn’t it be neat to watch a launch? When it turned out that a rocket launch would be happening when we were in the general area, I knew that we had to go to watch. It was the SpaceX Falcon...
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Bike riding to the San Antonio Missions
October 26, 2024
San Antonio is undeniably famous for its vibrant Riverwalk, a lively artery pulsing with culture and entertainment. But on our recent long weekend getaway, while we certainly enjoyed a stroll along its banks, we were determined to delve deeper into the city’s rich and pivotal...
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A Creepy Crawly Hike for the Tarantula Festival
October 10, 2024
Our recent trip to La Junta, Colorado, was intended for one specific reason: the legendary Tarantula Festival! For those who don’t know, La Junta celebrates the annual migration of thousands of tarantulas through the area. That is a little misleading – the tarantulas...
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Finding Another "Center of the Universe"
April 19, 2024
Our travels took us to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and tucked away on the University of New Mexico campus, we stumbled upon another spot claiming to be the Center of the Universe, but with a very different vibe. This “Center of the Universe” is a concrete structure with...
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Viewing the Great American Eclipse from Dallas
April 18, 2024
The date had been circled on our calendar for what felt like an eternity: April 8, 2024. The Great North American Eclipse. And our chosen vantage point? Dallas, Texas, firmly within the path of totality. We’d envisioned a celestial spectacle, the midday sun swallowed whole...
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Ring of Fire: Witnessing the Annular Solar Eclipse in New Mexico
October 14, 2023
The whisper started months before: an annular solar eclipse was gracing North America in October 2023, and the path of annularity – that magical zone where the “ring of fire” would be visible – was calling. For us the allure of this celestial event was irresistible,...
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The Center of the Universe (is in Tulsa)
September 29, 2022
Tulsa, Oklahoma, might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of cosmic significance, but tucked away in its downtown area lies a quirky and intriguing spot known as the “Center of the Universe.” During our recent days exploring Tulsa, we sought...
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Dinosaur Tracks, Moqui Caverns & Belly of the Dragon Hikes
April 11, 2021
On a Friday afternoon in early April at 4 PM we left to visit 3 sites around Kanab, two we read about from other people’s blogs and one we found from a flyer made by the Kanab tourist center. Working our way north, our fist stop was Dinosaur Track trail, accessible by the...
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A Walk to the Pawnee Buttes
May 31, 2020
Itching to get out of the house, but hesitant to go someplace that had a lot of people, we decided to drive about 2 hours to Pawnee National Grassland (north of Ft. Morgan, East of Ft. Collins) and walk trail 601 to the Pawnee Buttes. Driving through the grasslands was not as...
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Tour of the Hammond Candy Factory
November 23, 2019
While my family doesn’t visit me that often, we’ve done a lot around Colorado. Coming up with new ideas is sometimes a challenge. But then I remembered the Hammond Candy Factory in north Denver that doesn’t require reservations and is free so it saved my tush...