Featured Today we’re sharing some interesting vehicles that we have come across during our travels. We hope you enjoy seeing them! USS Cairo gunboat. One of the first ironclad warships built during the civil war, she was sunk by a torpedo (or mine) in the Yazoo River while helping other ships sweep for mines in […]
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 […]
Tiffany Glass Window – passing the torch to future generations Website link: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park What is it: it was the home of three families who were passionate about preserving and protecting our lands and resources for future generations to enjoy Where is it: Woodstock, Vermont near the bank of the Ottauquechee River We recommend […]
Featured Christmas is our favorite time of year, and when we’re not traveling, we love welcoming family and friends to our home. Today we’re sharing some of our decor and entertaining tips and tricks as well as a few of our favorite party food recipes. Come on in and stay awhile! Christmas tree full of […]
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When we bought our travel trailer, we decided that in order to get the most use out of it we would implement what we call “minimal trip prep”. Minimal trip prep for us meant outfitting the trailer with everything we needed so we wouldn’t have to pack or unpack every time we went camping. Now, […]
Not far from the halfway point on the old Route 66 lies the city of Amarillo, Texas. Today, I-40 bisects the city which is hard to miss on any mid-America east-west road trip. Amarillo is a classic, from it’s Route 66 historic area to its museums and quirky Americana. Road trippers will want to spend […]
Featured Perhaps it’s because we’re born from water that we are drawn to it in nature, or maybe we are fascinated because its power can destroy as well as sustain life. In our travels we choose to cautiously enjoy the beauty of water while never daring to take it for granted. Today we are sharing […]
Pelicans on a river 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. Just get in the car and we will be on our way! First Stop: […]
Featured We’ve got more feathered and furred animals for y’all from our latest Texas Hill Country road trip. Enjoy! Trees full of buzzards. We have no idea what they were doing. Probably just waiting for their next public service project. Did a U-turn on a skinny little backroad to photograph them. Don’t tell anybody, but […]
Shackelford County Courthouse, Albany, Texas, built in 1883. We’re in love! Albany, Texas has captured our hearts. Not only is it a beautiful small town, it sits amid rolling hills covered in mesquite, pecan, and oak trees. The town is surrounded by ranch land, and the Clear Fork Brazos River flows nearby. Albany has a […]
Tiffany Glass Window – passing the torch to future generations Website link: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park What is it: it was the home of three families who were passionate about preserving and protecting our lands and resources for future generations to enjoy Where is it: Woodstock, Vermont near the bank of the Ottauquechee River We recommend […]
Where is Cahokia Mounds? Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is located at 30 Ramey Street in Collinsville, Illinois. The grounds are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. The site features: Interpretive Center, museum, and gift shop Hiking trails Guided tours – reservations required Self-guided tours of the site Cahokia Mounds is a […]
Happy Halloween everyone! I’m Kellye, and today I’m sharing Halloween at our house. Since Mike’s job really gears up during the fall months, we can’t do much traveling. So, I thought I would invite you into our home to see some of our Halloween decorations. Also in this post, I’m going to tell you about […]
