Featured Today we’re taking a random places road trip, and we are so happy to have you along for the ride. Enjoy! Pike Place Market, Seattle. Established in 1907, it is the oldest running farmer’s market in the U.S. The original Starbucks opened here in 1971. The Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park, […]
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 […]
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is located near the town of Mountainair in central New Mexico. The national monument features: Main visitor center at Mountainair with a small museum Three mission sites with visitor centers and restrooms at each Bookstores and gift shops at each visitor center Accessible paved walking trails with wayside exhibits Periodic […]
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 […]
West Texas cotton field 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! Where 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 […]
⇒Our road trip begins in Johnson City, Texas where the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Visitor Center is located. Johnson City is: 48 miles/1 hour west of Austin, Texas – Website link: Visit Austin 64 miles/1.25 hours north of San Antonio, Texas – Website link: Visit San Antonio The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is […]
Black Hills, South Dakota This airport to destination road trip to Devils Tower begins in Rapid City, South Dakota. Distance between Rapid City and Devils Tower: 107 miles/1.75 hours. In this post we will be highlighting four bonus stops along the way and listing things to do at each stop. We’re even including a bonus […]
Where is Fort Craig? Fort Craig sits near the Rio Grande River about 35 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees this historic site, so it is not a national park. Click here for the BLM website. Southern New Mexico’s desert terrain. The site features: Visitor center Restrooms Sheltered […]
Taos Pueblo Northern New Mexico is a breath of fresh air – literally. The air is clean, the skies are bright, and the mountains are majestic! While visiting Taos you will be able to learn about its historic past, see world class art, and enjoy great food, all in a casual, laid-back atmosphere! Taos is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Gettysburg has a lot to see and do, and honestly we should have stayed for more than a day. We spent two hours viewing the introductory film, seeing the cyclorama, and seeing the museum. All three are covered in a $15.00 fee at the visitor center. Otherwise, the park is free to visit. The auto […]
