Scott Shetler
School
Penn State University
Expertise
Road Trips, National Parks, Offbeat Adventures
- Scott has road-tripped through all 50 states and visited a few dozen countries.
- He published a "choose your own adventure" book for Chicago tourists.
- Scott's first major U.S. travel adventure involved driving a campervan around the country for four months.
Experience
Scott has been a travel writer for over a decade, starting with the launch of his site Quirky Travel Guy, where he writes about road trips and unique attractions. He has visited and written about nearly every corner of North America, plus a diverse group of international destinations such as Cuba, Iceland, Namibia, Costa Rica, Belgium, and the Philippines. Scott has contributed to travel outlets like the Eagle Creek travel blog, Rova magazine, and Matador Network, as well as pop culture sites like PopCrush and Total Music Awards. He has lived in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest and is on a quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks (currently at 46 and counting).
Education
Scott has a journalism degree from Penn State University.
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Stories By Scott Shetler
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Sure, you can see penguins in Antarctica, but did you know that you can also see wild penguins in Australia? Penguins fans, this is your bucket list.
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Not every national park has an interesting town next door, but the ones here have sufficient character, history, and natural beauty to make them worth visiting.
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Timing is sometimes everything when making the most of specific destinations. To help you plan, we've compiled the 12 best places to visit in America by month.
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While you could spend a week (or year) exploring the park, you can experience Yellowstone National Park even if you only have one day with a little planning.
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Visiting Key West on a budget isn't impossible, and with its acclaimed nightlife, famous sunsets, and historical charm, it's worth crunching the numbers for.
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While most think of NYC or LA when envisioning celeb destinations, you're also likely to spot celebrities in Nashville, especially at these Music City locales.