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Charlie Boyle

Charlie Boyle is an Oregon-based writer, Bay Area native, and founder of travel blog The Geeky Gallivant. For Only In Your State, she covers local attractions, off-the-radar restaurants, small towns, and outdoor adventures across both the West and East coasts. She can tell you which Willamette Valley wineries are actually worth it, how to dodge tourist traps in Northern California, and — as a former athlete — which PNW trails give you the best workout. Her firsthand knowledge of both coasts makes her one of the more geographically versatile voices on the OIYS roster. Find more of her work at thegeekygallivant.com.

Trips & Routes
Small Towns

One of Wyoming’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Wyoming, filled with abandoned buildings and a ghost-like charm.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 30
A dirt road cuts through a ramshackle town with crumbling buildings in Jeffrey City, Wyoming.
Trips & Routes

One of Vermont’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Vermont, filled with a unique vibe and an abundance of industrial, artsy charm.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 25
A green marsh with green hills in the background can be seen with a boardwalk cutting through it in Rutland, Vermont. A sign sits in front reading 'West Rutland Marsh Boardwalk.'
Trips & Routes

One of Rhode Island’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Rhode Island, filled with unique attractions, beautiful nature, and small-town charm.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 21
A pink and purple sunset streaks the sky and turns the tide flowing between rocks purple in Charlestown, Rhode Island. A few houses with lights on sit in the distance.
Trips & Routes

One of Connecticut’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Connecticut, filled with unique, spooky events and unending charm.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 20
A very old wood building built on a concrete slab amongst greenery is seen in Wethersfield, MA.
Trips & Routes

One of Maryland’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Maryland, filled with historical charm and unique festivals

by Charlie Boyle
on May 18
Grand, historical homes border a calm river where docks stretch out into the water on a rainy day in Chestertown, Maryland.
Trips & Routes

One of Massachusetts’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Massachusetts, filled with unique events, small-town charm, and a possible connection to a beloved story.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 16
Easthampton, MA is seen from above with the red brick church seen prominently.
Trips & Routes
Small Towns

This Quirky Washington Town is a Beloved Treasure That is Still Lesser-Known

Discover the quirky charm of Langley, Washington—a hidden gem filled with unique attractions, waterfront beauty, and small-town mystery that’s well worth exploring.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 14
Apartments dot the side of a road that borders a stretch of greenery that reaches toward the ocean in Langley, Washington.
Trips & Routes

One of Oregon’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Oregon, filled with unique attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 13
A green sign on a pole with the single word, "Boring" on a road in Boring, Oregon.
Trips & Routes
Small Towns

One of Northern California’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Northern California, filled with unique attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 7
A view of the smokestacks during sunset in Moss Landing, California.
Trips & Routes
Small Towns

This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Wyoming

Discover Dubois, a western town in Wyoming with a charming main street and scenic views.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 2
A herd of bighorn sheep grazes on the mountainside in the Whiskey Basin Wildlife Habitat Management Area near Dubois, Wyoming.
Nature
Hiking

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Oregon for a Spring Hike

Let these trails prove why Oregon's springtime is the perfect time to hike!

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 29
A waterfall cascades over a cliff that juts far out, allowing for the Trail of Ten Falls near Silverton, Oregon, to cross behind the falling water. Green ferns and trees surround the water.
Nature
Hiking

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Washington for a Spring Hike

Discover hiking trails that come alive in spring, featuring wildflowers, lush greenery, and roaring waterfalls perfect for your next outdoor adventure.

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 28
A thick waterfall pours out from a rocky outcrop and into a wide basin below. The river flows outward and cuts between tall cliffs that run straight up, seen while on the Palouse Falls Trail in Palouse Falls State Park, Washington.
Nature

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Maine for a Spring Hike

These picturesque trails show that springtime is the perfect time to hike in Maine!

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 21
Ragged Mountain via the Camden Snow Bowl near Camden, Maine
Nature

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Pennsylvania for a Spring Hike

Let these trails prove why Pennsylvania's springtime is the perfect time to hike!

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 21
Waterfalls on the Ricketts Glen Trail Loop near Benton, Pennsylvania.
Nature
Hiking

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Northern California for a Spring Hike

Discover five picture-perfect nature trails in Northern California that come alive in spring—featuring wildflowers, scenic views, and unforgettable hiking experiences.

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 18
A pristine redwood forest shows light filtering through the trees and a quiet path leading beyond.