Journals

Sevierville

Sevierville is the most remote of the Sevier County gateways to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Hometown to the Queen of County Music herself, Dolly Parton – the town...

Munfordville, Quirky & Historic

Munfordville has a unique position on the banks of the Green River and Interstate 65. This county-seat town is also the home to Kentucky Stonehenge, a quirky attraction that is...

Auburn: The Endurance Capital of the World

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is Auburn, California. It is known as the “Endurance Capital of the World” for being home to two historic races –...

Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge is only 8 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance and this proximity has made it an amazing destination for so many who want to visit...

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is one of America’s most beloved mountain towns. Located in eastern Tennessee at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As a gateway to the 520,000 acres...

French Lick and West Baden

Built in 1902, the West Baden Springs Hotel has gone through several transitions to be the luxurious, comfortable getaway it is today. Once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World”,...

Cherokee

Cherokee is the southern gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Our first trip ever there was full of the great outdoors, pancakes, and some very touristy experiences. All...

Glasgow

We love the juxtaposition surrounding Glasgow; the grounded roots of rural life sprinkled with the shiny bits of new cultures. The Glasgow/Barren County vibe works to preserve the best of...

The San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is a vibrant and diverse area of California. It is rich with culture which is showcased in neighborhoods like San Francisco’s Chinatown and San Jose’s...

Santa Barbara

Beaches, mountains, history, and relaxation. Those are the words that come to mind when thinking about Santa Barbara. The picturesque city is situated between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the...

Sacramento

The Farm-to-Fork Capital. River City. City of Trees. Sac. These are all names you might hear the Capital city of California called. Sacramento is located in the agricultural mecca that...

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...

California National Parks

California has more national parks than any other state. Each of the nine is utterly unique and completely different from the other. Come along as we explore Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings...

Nashville

The Country Music Capital of the World has something to offer everyone.   During the holidays we definitely recommend a long weekend of lights at Cheekwood and the Opryland Hotel.  The...

It sure is nice in Newburgh

Newburgh, Indiana We enjoyed a Saturday morning in Newburgh with brunch overlooking the Ohio River.  The balcony where we ate waffles and delicious breakfast tacos, is now the location of...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Through the years we have road-tripped several times to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.   On the North side of the Park, we camped in Townsend along the Little River...