Journals

Franklin, Kentucky: The Best of Small-Town America

Franklin, Kentucky is the best of small-town America. It sits in the southern part of the state and is SO underrated. In Franklin can be found a charming downtown where...

St. Louis

St. Louis is the Gateway to the West. The city is home to the Gateway Arch, a 630-foot-tall must-see. Tucked beneath the arch is the Museum of Westward Expansion. It...

Western Kentucky Brewery Hop

The Western Kentucky Brewery Hop is a brewery trail traversing the western half of Kentucky. It will take you into nine communities and if you stick with it, through the...

Chicago

Chicago is one of the United States’ most notable cities. Key landmarks include the Willis Tower and Skydeck, The Bean, and Lake Michigan. You can’t go without having a famous...

Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort

We are a family of four; Doug and Lyssa High with our sons Jackson (20) and Harrison (15) from Lexington, Kentucky. Lyssa and I grew up in Mansfield/Willard Ohio (North...

Indiana State & National Parks

Indiana’s State Parks and National Parks offer a glimpse into the history and landscapes of the Hoosier State. From peaceful lakes and dense forests to sandstone cliffs, wetlands, and winding...

Wyoming State & National Parks

Wyoming’s State and National Parks showcase the raw, untamed beauty and storied history of the West. Think towering peaks, wide-open plains, geothermal wonders, winding rivers, and abundant wildlife. These parks...

Montana State & National Parks

Montana’s State and National Parks protect and celebrate the wide-open beauty and rich history of Big Sky Country. Each one offers something unforgettable – towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, rushing rivers,...

Canada’s National Parks

Canada is home to breathtaking national parks – each one a window into the country’s vast and varied landscapes. From towering mountains and turquoise lakes to rugged coastlines and windswept...

Folsom

If you’re taking a road trip through Northern California, Folsom is worth pulling off for. This historic Gold Rush town has a lot to offer. It is probably most known...

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz captures the essence of a classic California summer – sun-soaked beaches buzzing with volleyball games, roller coasters spinning by the ocean, surfers gliding through early morning waves, and...

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...

Oak Grove

Oak Grove, Kentucky is a gateway community to Fort Campbell. It is located on the southwestern border of the state, just minutes from Tennessee. It is home to Oak Grove...

Solano County: The North Bay

Solano County, California is the North Bay. It is known for the picturesque landscapes and lovely vineyards. It is just enough outside of San Francisco that it isn’t too busy...

New Orleans: Carousel Bars, Jazz Brunches, & Haunted Mansions

New Orleans has an eclectic, vibrant vibe all of it’s own. It is the birthplace of jazz which means the soulful tune of a saxophone is often the soundtrack of...

Knoxville

Knoxville was walkable and easy, surprising and familiar, brilliant and cozy. We appreciated the level of curation required to present such unique downtown environments.  Home to one of the strongest...