Budget Trips

This post was most recently updated on May 2nd, 2024.

Budget Trips

Sometimes you just have to get away. And, sometimes you don’t exactly have the funds to take the trip of your dreams. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a dream worthy experience though. There are lots of amazing places to go, and lots of fantastic things to do, that don’t cost a ton of money. That’s what our budget trips are all about – getting a great deal and having an amazing experience!

Budget Guides

Because who doesn’t love a great bargain?

Hawaii – Oahu Budget Guide

Hawaii – A Big Island Budget Guide

Wide strip of black sand beach with palm trees to the side.

Free Things to Do

Because who doesn’t love free stuff!

Free Things to Do in Nashville

Viiew of Nashville skyline from alongside the Cumberland River, which flows in front.

How to Geocache

Do you Geocache? Places where geocaches have been hidden and found, while traveling.

Free Things to Do in St. Louis

The Gateway Arch and St. Louis skyline at dusk, as seen from the viewing platform in East St. Louis.

Expert Tips for Hiking

View from Leaving Sink Hole Trail, Falling Waters State Park, Florida.

Niagara Falls Free Viewing Itinerary

The Maid of the Mist approaches the Horseshoe Falls, experience Niagara Falls Discovery Pass

Fabulous State Parks

Because who doesn’t love the great outdoors?

Redwoods National and State Parks – California

The trail through Tall Trees Grove, one of the places to see in Redwoods National Park.

Giant City State Park – Illinois

Hiking adventure on the interpretive trail of giant City State Park, for an exciting and educational get away.

New Salem State Park – Illinois

Lincoln Homestead, prior to his life in politics.

Turkey Run State Park – Indiana

Elephant Rock State Park – Missouri

First glimpse Elephant Rock State Park formations, look like elephants.

Silver Springs State Park – Florida

Silver Springs State Park, Ocala, Florida, Kayaking Adventure

Falling Waters State Park – Florida

View from Leaving Sink Hole Trail, Falling Waters State Park, Florida.

Napali Coast State Park – Hawaii

Secret inlet NaPali Coast, seen from boat tour.

Edward T Mahoney State Park – Nebraska

Nebraska Weekend Getaway, Edward T Mahoney State Park, pedestrian bridge across the river in the fall.

Cathedral Caverns State Park – Alabama

Cathedral Caverns State Park, Alabama, Cave Tour. A US StatePark.

Matthiesson State Park – Illinois

Matthiessen State Park Cliffs

Waimea Canyon State Park – Hawaii

Lava beds near Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii, favorite travel pics from our first year