Website link: Rocky Mountain National Park Note: a timed entry system may be in effect, so plan ahead for your visit. Accommodations: Campgrounds for RVs and tents, as well as backcountry camping in the park. Additional hotels, campgrounds, and other amenities, including restaurants, available in Estes Park, Grand Lake, Lyons, and Loveland. What to do: hike, […]
We covered Yellowstone National Park in a seven-part series several years ago. This is an enhanced and updated single post highlighting the sections of the magnificent park which is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Getting There Our journey began by flying to Salt Lake City, Utah and renting a car for the road trip. The […]
Scenic Highway 112 aka the Kancamagus Highway aka the Kanc is a National Scenic Byway that traverses 34 miles of the beautiful White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. You’re probably wondering why we chose to do a New England road trip when the leaves weren’t turning. The simple answer is: we didn’t want to […]
Skip to content Here in the “almost desert”, we get pretty excited when we are treated to any kind of precipitation. Here is what’s happening in our neighborhood today: Living in a snow globe. This is the red oak tree just outside of our front window: So pretty… Have a great Tuesday everyone! Mike and […]
We originally made this post in 2019. Nothing has changed with us since then as we are still very thankful – perhaps even more so. For those of you who are not celebrating Thanksgiving this week, we hope that you find time in your busy schedules to reflect on what you are thankful for. We […]
We originally made this post in 2019. Nothing has changed with us since then as we are still very thankful – perhaps even more so. For those of you who are not celebrating Thanksgiving this week, we hope that you find time in your busy schedules to reflect on what you are thankful for. We […]
Nestled in the heart of the American Southwest, Sedona, Arizona is truly one of the prettiest cities we have visited. Life in red rock country seems to move at a slower pace, and the city offers great places to relax, shop, view spectacular scenery, and eat. Sedona is a dark sky community which means there […]
Website link: Badlands National Park Cost: $20.00 per car Accommodations: Cedar Pass Lodge and campground, and one additional primitive campground. Backcountry camping is permitted. See the website for details. ⇒Take I-90 east toward Wall, South Dakota. Drive time: 1 hour. Bonus stop: Wall Drug Store. The ultimate tourist trap! You can’t miss the exit because there […]
George Washington Carver National Monument turned out to be a delightful diversion from our Route 66 journey through Missouri. We thought our visit would be short because we arrived with few expectations and very little knowledge about the site or the man. However, this turned out to be one of the best stops of our […]
Website link: Grand Canyon National Park. Accommodations in the park: Lodges at the north and south rims. Campgrounds at the north and south rims. Backcountry camping available. Mule trips available at both rims. Day hiking and many longer trails available. Commercial and non-commercial river rafting trips available. Restaurants, deli’s, stores available at both rims. When to […]
Featured Abilene, Texas may now be known as the storybook capital of America, but the city is so much more. In 1881 when lots began being sold and cattlemen began shipping cattle on the Texas and Pacific Railway, a thriving city was born. Shortly thereafter, Abilene was named county seat of Taylor County, having won […]
If you follow our posts, you’re already familiar with Quick Stops. Quick Stops are designed to give a nod to locations to which we can’t devote an entire post. The destinations are completely random and totally fun. Zion Episcopal Church is in Charles Town, West Virginia. The town was settled by Charles Washington, the youngest […]
Featured Website link: Strawbery Banke Museum Where is it: Portsmouth, New Hampshire What is it: it is a restored neighborhood in South Portsmouth’s historic district Cost: varies, see website One restaurant is located on the property, along with a cafe in the visitor center Hours: May through October, open daily from 10:00 – 5:00 for self-guided […]
Where is it? Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is located at 2120 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. The park features: Museum and visitor center Restored Mobil gas station The school and grounds Ranger led walks Tours may be available on select days or by special arrangement with […]
