Featured In celebration of One for the Money Two for the Road’s first anniversary, we want to share some shots from some of our favorite national park posts over the last year. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate each of you for following us on the blog site and on Facebook. You are […]
Website link: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Where is it: Cornish, New Hampshire What is it: the home and studios of sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) Hours: 9:00 – 4:30 from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend to October 31 Much of the park is closed from November to May, however, the visitor center may be open. Check […]
Sierra Blanca Peak, Ruidoso, New Mexico Looking for a road trip adventure with things to do for the whole family? Ruidoso, New Mexico is a great bet! Tucked snugly beneath towering mountain peaks and fragrant whispering pines, the quaint alpine village is a perfect getaway destination. We started going there as kids with our parents […]
Featured Website link: Palo Duro Canyon State Park Cost: $8.00 per day per adult – free for children 12 and under Tent and RV camping, cabins – various fees Hiking on trails and backcountry, biking, backpacking, seasonal horseback riding stable or bring your own horse – equestrian campground available Visitor center/museum Nature interpretive center Trading post […]
Featured Welcome to the home of Dwight D. “Ike” and Mamie Eisenhower. How befitting that a distinguished military leader and the 34th president of the United States, would make his home next to some of our nation’s most sacred grounds at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We had made reservations to tour the house but were notified shortly […]
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 […]
Park boundary with El Capitan (left) and Guadalupe Peak (far right) in the background Website Link: Guadalupe Mountains National Park Cost: $7.00 per person (ages 16 and up) for 7 day pass – seniors free with senior pass Pine Springs Visitor Center: open daily 8:00 – 4:30 Mountain Time McKittrick Canyon day use area: gate is […]
Featured The Maryland State House in Annapolis We strolled a few streets of Annapolis, and went to the City Dock which was great – we ate some good barbecue there – but parking came at a premium and there were lots and lots of people. Being Covid-conscious, although we’ve been vaccinated, we weren’t real keen […]
Lava field. The white dome in this picture is called a kipuka. Website: Craters of the Moon Visitor center hours vary by season Campground in the park Backcountry camping permitted in the preserve Scenic drive Hiking Picnic areas Caving International Dark Sky Park When to go: anytime. Lava flow Idaho Falls, Idaho, which is 130 miles […]
Website link: Rocky Mountain National Park Note: a timed entry system is in effect, so plan ahead for your visit. Cost: $35.00 per car (7-day pass) 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 […]
Website: Capitol Reef National Park. Accommodations in the park: RV and tent camping. Backcountry camping allowed with a permit. Great park for hiking, biking, and climbing. Lodging, additional camping, and groceries available in Torrey, Utah – 11 miles west of the west park entrance. Restaurants available in Torrey. When to go to Capitol Reef: Anytime. We […]
Featured Website link: Palo Duro Canyon State Park Cost: $8.00 per day per adult – free for children 12 and under Tent and RV camping, cabins – various fees Hiking on trails and backcountry, biking, backpacking, seasonal horseback riding stable or bring your own horse – equestrian campground available Visitor center/museum Nature interpretive center Trading post […]
Vintage motel in Delta, Colorado 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! Cameron […]
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 […]
