Sitting right on Baltimore’s inner harbor near an industrial area on the edge of downtown is Fort McHenry, the birthplace of the “The Star-Spangled Banner”. It was during the War of 1812 that a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key penned the now famous words. He had been aboard a US truce ship on the […]
East tower of the Penobscott Narrows Bridge and the Penobscott River If you like bridges, add this one to your bucket list! The Penobscott Narrows Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Penobscott River on US 1 in Maine, connecting Verona Island to the town of Prospect. The bridge boasts the highest bridge observatory in […]
Website: Arches National Park. Timed entry reservations are required as of 2022. Check the website for details. Lodging in the park: one campground for RV and tent camping. Reservations accepted. Accommodations and restaurants outside the park in Moab, Utah. Hiking and backpacking trails in the park. When to go: Anytime. The crowds at Arches during the […]
Website: Arches National Park. Timed entry reservations are required as of 2022. Check the website for details. Lodging in the park: one campground for RV and tent camping. Reservations accepted. Accommodations and restaurants outside the park in Moab, Utah. Hiking and backpacking trails in the park. When to go: Anytime. The crowds at Arches during the […]
Walker’s Point, Kennebunkport, Maine. This home served as the Summer White House of President George H. W. Bush. The land upon which it sits has been owned by various members of the Bush family since the late 19th century. If you follow our posts, you’re already familiar with Quick Stops. Quick Stops are designed to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Located just outside of Sharpsburg, Maryland, Antietam National Battlefield was one of our favorite destinations on our Mid-Atlantic road trip. During the battle that took place on September 17, 1862 and lasted only about 12 hours, 23,000 men’s lives were changed forever. Ending in a Union victory, it was the bloodiest one day battle of […]
This post isn’t about where to eat, it’s about what to eat in the car. Food: the second reason we all love road trips! Noshing as we cruise down the highway is what keeps our boredom at bay, keeps the driver alert, and keeps the kids happy – at least for a few minutes. Over […]
Arizona chickens. They were at a national monument. Doesn’t that make them more special than just plain ol’ regular chickens? Yeah, we thought so, too. As we’ve said before, part of the reason we love to travel is to see wildlife. Now we don’t see wildlife on every hike or even every trip, but we’re […]
We apologize for any neck pain that viewing this photo may cause! Website link: Caprock Canyons Hiking (25 miles of trails), biking, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, horseback riding. There is also a great scenic drive. For RV and tent campers, Honey Flat Campground offers water, electricity, restrooms, showers, and a playground. Book early! Tent and basic camping […]
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 […]
Bee on garlic chive flowers As we traveled through Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, we found beautiful plants and flowers at every turn. Most of the flora we encountered was trees, which are sparse in our part of West Texas, so we were enchanted by the sheer numbers of them. What was interesting to us […]
Website: Death Valley National Park Hotels/resorts and campgrounds in the park Restaurants and concessions in the park Scenic drives Historic sites Hiking Backpacking Backcountry camping When to go? Winter, early spring, late fall are the best times to visit. Visitors should be extremely cautious in the summer months when temperatures rise dramatically. Devil’s Golf Course – […]
