Off the Eaten Path’s Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary is the ultimate guide to help you plan your trip to see Utah’s Mighty Five, including answering the question: how many days do you need for Utah National Parks? With 7, 10 and 12 day sample itineraries, this guide highlights the best things to do (including some of the best hikes) during your trip to see all of the natural beauty Utah’s national parks have to offer! If your looking for other national park planning and travel ideas, check out Two Days in Acadia National Park (including an sample itinerary) and the best tent camping i ..read more

Bacon Wrapped jalapeño popper mummies are fun and festive spooktacular treats! Spice up your Halloween party with these yummy mummies!  Check out Off the Eaten Path’s other jalapeno popper recipes: crab stuffed baked jalapeno poppers, roasted jalapeno poppers, jalapeno cream cheese dip, pimento cheese jalapeno poppers, and a round up of the best jalapeno poppers recipes! Here’s a fun fact: these roasted jalapeno poppers are the most popular post on my blog. How? Why? I have no idea. People just really freaking love jalapeno poppers. Roasted jalapeno poppers is one of my favorite recipes ..read more

Are you team eastern-style or team western-style? From whole-hog to pork shoulder, burnt ends to brisket, smoked wings and a few racks of ribs in between, this comprehensive list of Queen City bbq joints highlights the best bbq in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Looking for other Charlotte North Carolina dining guides? Check out the best wings in Charlotte, the best pizza in Charlotte, the best patios in Charlotte, and the best brunch in Charlotte. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF BBQ IN NORTH CAROLINA? There are two main styles of North Carolina barbecue: Eastern style and Lexington (or ..read more

Off the Eaten Path’s Emerald Isle travel guide highlights the best things to do in Emerald Isle North Carolina including more than fifteen activities and attractions. Emerald Isle, North Carolina’s very own jewel on the Crystal Coast, is a coastal paradise that offers a blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures, rich history, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re a beach lover, an outdoor enthusiast, or a history buff, the Crystal Coast has something for everyone, making it a perfect family friendly vacation destination and a great place for your next trip. Just South of the Outer Banks is N ..read more

This Acadia National Park guide highlights all the top things you can see and do with just two days in Acadia National Park (which is the perfect amount of time to explore) and includes a sample two day Acadia National Park itinerary! Plan your next adventure using one of Off the Eaten Path’s travel guides:  Asheville NC Travel Guide Outer Banks Travel Guide Things to do in Beaufort NC Best Beaches near Charlotte NC Best Tent Camping in NC WHERE IS ACADIA NATIONAL PARK? Acadia National Park preserves about 50,000 acres of rocky headlands along the Atlantic coast of Maine, southwest of ..read more

There’s no need for a cross-country flight to experience wine country; you can sip and sample your way through the Yadkin Valley wineries near Elkin NC in your own backyard.  Looking for more North Carolina Travel recommendations? Whether you’re looking for the best restaurants in Charlotte, where to stay in Asheville, or you’re planning your next beach vacation to the Outer Banks or Crystal Coast, Off the Eaten Path’s North Carolina Travel page has got your covered! Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwestern North Carolina is the Yadkin Valley, home to North Ca ..read more

 Enjoy the flavors of jalapeno poppers without the work with this jalapeno cream cheese dip recipe. This delicious dip comes together quickly in one bowl, making it the perfect easy appetizer for any occasion! Five years ago I published one of our favorite game day recipes, roasted jalapeno poppers. It’s an easy recipe I had been making for years for tailgates, holiday parties, even sometimes as a dinner side dish. I had little expectations when I published this particular post; it was an easy and delicious recipe we made all the time and I wanted to share it.  Little did I know: po ..read more

Do you know the key to juicy, delicious brats? Start them in a beer bath before finishing them on the grill! My dad, a Wisconsin native and brat expert and aficionado, teaches us how to grill brats. Looking for more grilling inspiration? Check out these grilled baby back ribs, grilled brie, grilled bbq pizza, loaded grilled nachos, grilled peach sundaes, grilled vegan guacamole and fancy Hawaiian grilled pizza! My family grills all year round; grilling is not a cooking method limited to summer months or fall football tailgates. In fact, my dad will fire up the grill mid-January, and shovel a ..read more

  Beer cheese fondue is one of our game day favorites! Sharp cheddar cheese and light beer combine to make a delicious, creamy hot beer cheese dip in only ten minutes. This post contains affiliate links. The best way to represent the Green Bay Packers on game day? With cheese, of course! As I’ve shared with y’all before, I’m born and raised a Packers fan, so when I was thinking of a recipe to celebrate my favorite NFL team, beer cheese fondue was a no brainer! Packers’ fans are called cheeseheads, a tribute to Wisconsin’s bountiful cheese production. What started as an insult hurtled fro ..read more

Made with just two ingredients, these Cheerwine Bourbon Slush Cocktails will become your go to sippers for the rest of summer. While my blogging is still pretty intermittent, I’m back today to celebrate Freaky Friday with a delicious frozen cocktail that is perfect because: It will help you survive hot summer days. It’s made with just two ingredients (no extra common cocktail ingredients like simple syrup, triple sec, lemon juice, lime juice needed!) This original recipe is inspired by a cocktail at one of my favorite restaurants in Asheville, NC (check out my whole Asheville Travel Guide ..read more