Journals

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...

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...

Shelby County – Your Bourbon Destination

Shelby County, Kentucky A short eastward road-trip out of Louisville will place you right in the heart of Shelby County – home to two bourbon destinations: Bulleit Distillery and Jeptha...

Around Clarksville

Clarksville, Tennessee Opportunities to get outside, immerse yourself in history, sample great pizza and drinks? Sign us up for some time around Clarksville, Tennessee! This area offers two state parks:...

Santa Rosa Island

Santa Rosa Island, Florida Santa Rosa Island is a 40 mile long barrier island that buffers the Florida Panhandle. The island offers a series of beautiful beaches that make relatively...

Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee Birthplace of the Moon Pie and home to the classic Chattanooga Choo Choo, this town makes a refreshingly unique roadtrip destination. We have roadtripped to Chatt before for...

High Springs

High Springs, Florida We’ve visited this adorable town and community three times now. Their gas station welcome centers on Exit 404 are our kind of kitschy! Their state park was...

The Most Magical Place on Earth: Walt Disney World

Orlando, Florida Since it opened in 1971, Walt Disney World has grown physically and in the hearts of families all over the world. The property covers approximately 25,000 acres –...

All the fun in Evansville

Evansville, Indiana We sure love a good river city and Evansville grew up to be quite an amazing one on the banks of the Ohio River. We have spent several...

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”,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...