Journals

Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee is a charming, artistic old copper mining mountain town located in southern Arizona near the Mexico border. The climate is enjoyable year-round, as the elevation is 5,500 feet. You...

Orange Beach

Need a road trip to rest? Then Orange Beach, Alabama might be your next best destination. We arrived with two objectives – doing the least and eating seafood – both...

Three Rivers: The Gateway to Sequoia National Park

Three Rivers is the gateway town to Sequoia National Park, set at the base of the mountains. Three Rivers is a sweet little community with a river running right through...

Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a desert oasis characterized by being effortlessly cool – equal parts retro glamour and laidback. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and sunshine, it is known for its mid-century...

McKinney

McKinney. A historic treasure. A Texas original. These are just a few ways you might hear people describe this North Texas city. Located just north of Dallas–Fort Worth, McKinney is...

Wartburg

Tucked into the rugged hills of the Cumberland Plateau, Morgan County, Wartburg, Tennessee is the kind of small town you hope for all who chase destinations on the backroads. Surrounded...

Liberty

Liberty is the first trail town on the Green River of Kentucky, named by veterans who valued Liberty above all and home to a community of those who still value...

Logan County – Shakers, SEEKers, & Barbecuers

Shakers, SEEKers and Barbecuers just scratch the surface of what you’ll find in Logan County, Kentucky. Russellville is their county seat and Lake Malone borders them to the west. They...

Los Angeles

The sprawling city of Los Angeles, California is home to…everything. Or so it seems! There are so many attractions, they could not all be listed. It is known for its...

Mackinac Island

This was a bucket list vacation for us; long on our list, and we were delighted to make the 8.5-hour drive from Lexington, KY to Mackinac City, MI to catch...

Mahone Bay Magic

I’ve spent summers for most of my life in this quintessential Canadian coastal town and yet, it never gets old. Although framed by a stunning coastline on Nova Scotia’s South...

Maine State & National Parks

Maine state parks and Acadia National Park provides thousands of miles of hiking trails and beaches that showcase the reputably beautiful landscape of the state. There is no shortage of...

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park (MACA) was designated in 1941 and is the longest known cave system in the world. The Park encompasses 53,000 acres and with two rivers running through...

Mercer County: Rich with History

Mercer County is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is rich with history – the county seat of Harrodsburg was Kentucky’s first permanent settlement and, today, its...

Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Metcalfe County is hands-down one of the most significant sources of award-winning country cooking in the state. The Lighthouse Restaurant in Sulphur Well is consistently named the best down-home restaurant...

Monroe County, Kentucky

Monroe County, how we love you.  Let us count the ways.  Do you fry your burgers? Yes, you do. Do you have a green casket store on Main? Yes, you...