Welcome to
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!
Looking Back at Seven Lucky Years of Traveling
I don’t often take personal looks back at the work I’ve accomplished in my life. I’ve had a number of great opportunities, both professionally with my 9-5 and in my growing attempts to make this hobby of mine become something a bit more. There have been tough moments in both, but I can honestly say that the last seven years of my life have been the luckiest years I’ve had so far. The opportunity to take an activity I enjoy and combine it with spending time with the person I love most in the world has been a great joy…
Take One of These 6 Awesome Day Trips from Morgantown, WV
Morgantown is a great destination to visit in West Virginia, but it’s also a fantastic place to base yourself for further adventure. There are a ton of great day trips from Morgantown that you can take.
Memphis vs Nashville: A complete Guide to Tennessee’s Music Cities
When you’re looking to make a trip to Tennessee’s music cities, it’s often a debate of Memphis vs Nashville. If you’re really wanting to enjoy everything that each of these great cities offer, you’ll need to pick one for your musical pilgrimage.
25 Trip Ideas for 2025
What better way to celebrate the new year than by getting a start on planning this year’s vacations with one of these 24 fantastic trip ideas for 2024. You know they say “variety is the spice of life”, so I’ve compiled a wide variety of trip ideas for 2024.
Exploring Ways to Travel with Purpose and Be Mindful of Your Impacts
2025 is set to be a transformative year for many travelers, myself included. This transformation comes in how we all can travel with purpose in mind, and not simply to do so “just because”. I’ve been guilty of that in the past, but I’ve also taken time to explore how I can travel with a purpose more often.
Uncover the Most Underrated National Parks to Visit in 2025
I would encourage everyone to consider making a trip to some of the least visited national parks in our system. By taking the pressure off the big guys (like Great Smoky Mountains) and visiting these underrated national parks, you’ll get a chance to see some amazing sights with far less people to bump into!
want To Work With Me?
I’m always looking for ways to collaborate with brands and tourism boards to promote destinations across the United States and connect them with everyday travelers like me!
If you’re interested in partnering up to tell a story or show off your location, reach out via the contact button below!