While taking off for a tropical island for a last-minute getaway or grabbing a cheap ticket to spend the weekend across the country sounds exciting, long-distance travel is a nightmare in greenhouse gas emissions. Have you really discovered everything you can do right in your own state? You might be surprised at how many parks, hiking trails, home rentals and attractions there are. The website OnlyInYourState.com lists it all, with categories that range from "nature" and "seasonal" to more intriguing ones like "creepy."
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