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Florida Man on The Run
Just A Regular Guy Discovering America,
One Trip At A Time
Hey! I’m Zack!
I’m a traveler, photographer, writer, and all-around lover of adventure, from Jacksonville and currently based in Chattanooga. I truly enjoy sharing my trips with everyone, so feel free to come along on the journey and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Check out my social media for constant updates and even more content!
Discover Destinations
Follow along with where I’ve been and start planning your next trip with one of my handy guides or recaps!
trip tips
Discover tips to maximize your enjoyment of every trip you take, from week long road trips, to quick weekend jaunts!
national park guides
I love National parks! I’ve visited over half of them and planned trips to all of them! Check out my Top Ten lists and guides to my favorite parks!
Photography Enthusiast
I’m never on a trip without access to a camera, be it my trusty Canon or handy Pixel Pro. If you’re looking for some new art, then check out my photos!
Check Out My Latest Posts!
Preparing for One Week in Boston
Earlier this year I planned a massive two week trip along the Pacific Coast. It was a massive undertaking, especially for my first big road trip. My fall trip to Boston was a much less ambitious endeavor. Since I’ll be spending the whole week in a single city, the logistics are easier to work out. On the flip side, the city of Boston and its surrounding area is jam-packed with a huge amount to do. My road trip was focused on the daily drive and where to sleep, my trip to Boston will be focused what to see each day.…
Guide to Heritage Tourism
A growing portion of tourism is focused on visiting important historical and cultural sites. This type of tourism is known as heritage tourism.
Toy Story Land: First Impressions
Since the time of its announcement, I’ve been extremely excited about Toy Story Land. Hollywood Studios has been in desperate need of updates and the addition of Toy Story Land (along with Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge) would be a huge boost to the park. People have a tendency to underestimate what a great expansion can do for a park. Not only is Hollywood Studios more attractive now, but it helps pull visitors away from other parks making Disney seem less crowded overall. But that is enough on theme park logistics. You’re here to see if Toy Story Land is all…
The Rigdon House: A Wonderful Base for Big Sur Exploration
One night at The Rigdon House was not enough. I fully intend on making The Rigdon the centerpiece of my next trip to the Big Sur. The location simply can’t be beat if you aren’t trying to drive the whole highway in one go. You’ll also be staying right between two of the best places to see on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Is a Day Trip to Jekyll Island Worth It? My Honest Take
There are going to be times where you plan out an entire day and then deliberately throw half the plans out the window at the last minute. My day trip to Jekyll Island was certainly one of those days.
Brevard and The Land of Waterfalls
If you’re looking for a town from which to base your explorations in Western North Carolina, you may initially overlook Brevard.
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