Best Things to Do in St. Louis

A sunset behind Gateway Arch in St. Louis

If I’m being honest when I think of places I’d like to travel to, Missouri doesn’t usually come to mind. Other than the Gateway Arch I had no idea what else I would do there. I was pleasantly surprised that I found several wonderful things to do in Missouri. I don’t know about you but […]

Arizona: There’s More Than the Grand Canyon

Sedona view

Being from the East coast, some of my favorite places to visit are the western states. I think everyone has “seeing the Grand Canyon” on their bucket list, and rightfully so because it is an incredible sight to behold. When I heard my husband was going to Tempe, Arizona for work I knew this was […]

Mammoth Cave: Tour this Mind Blowing Marvel

Welcome sign at Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center

Mammoth Cave is known worldwide and for good reason – it is the world’s longest known cave system, and there’s even more that hasn’t been discovered yet. A team of volunteers regularly explore the cave to find new passages throughout the cave – what a fun hobby! There are many different tours you can take […]

Rockies to Railroads: Exploring Colorado

Mountain View through hole in rock

I was thrilled to get the opportunity to travel out west and Colorado did not disappoint. My husband had a work related trip to the area so I decided to tag along and loved every second of it. We had the opportunity to visit both Denver and Colorado Springs and these are some of the […]

Biltmore Estate: Everything you Need to Know Before Visiting

Biltmore House in Asheville, NC.

Even if you’re not into history or touring historical homes you will fall in love with Biltmore Estate. Not only did I fall in love with this estate but it is where my husband proposed to me, so it will always be a special place for us. I had never even heard of this place […]

Savannah: You’ll Want to Visit More Than Once

Downtown Savannah Georgia

Savannah, Georgia has so much to offer and is the perfect little vacation spot for everyone. The city is overflowing with history and charm that no matter who you are you will find something you love about this gorgeous place. Just walking under the large oak trees dripping with Spanish moss will make you feel […]

Ultimate Guide to Dale Hollow Lake

Bald eagle catching fish on Dale Hollow Lake

Dale Hollow Lake is located in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region. The best thing about this lake is the abundance of activities it provides that are sure to make everyone happy. No matter if you’re fishing, swimming, diving, boating, camping, or hiking, this is […]

East Texas Road Trip: End of the Road

The Alamo in Texas

Part 3 of 3 If you missed part one Explore East Texas: Road Trip Style or part two East Texas Road Trip Continued of this road trip start there. This portion of the trip covers things to do in San Antonio, Houston, and Galveston. The last leg of the Texas trip was more about relaxing, […]

East Texas Road Trip Continued

Austin skyline

Part 2 of 3 Austin This is the second section of our trip through Eastern Texas. Read part one where we visited Dallas and Fort Worth to see the complete trip. We spent several days in Austin for my husband’s work conference so I got to explore here mostly on my own. We were here […]

Explore East Texas – Road Trip Style

Inside the Water Gardens of Fort Worth

Part 1 of 3 On my first road trip, where there were multiple stops, we decided to travel down eastern Texas. We hit all the major cities including: Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Austin, Houston, and Galveston. In total it was about ten days of travel and adventures. We found a pace that we liked but […]