Finding balance between the day-to-day and the bigger dreams of life, where reality and adventure meet.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the prettiest little national park you’ve probably never heard of. It’s located in western North Dakota, right on I-94, next to the charming little town of Medora, North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park was not the first national park ever created. In fact, it wasn’t even created while Roosevelt … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt National Park
When we rolled into Fredericksburg, Texas, this past week during our spring break meandering, we had no idea that we would be spending almost a day and a half at the National Museum of the Pacific War. However, that is exactly what we did, and it was time well spent. Our first day in Fredericksburg, … Continue reading National Museum of the Pacific War
When we first started planning our spring break trip, Kyle heard about Garner State Park from a buddy of his who recommended it. So it was on our minds as we headed towards the Texas Hill Country. This page may contain affiliate links. This means that I receive a commission for purchases made through … Continue reading Garner State Park
The first day on the road is always an adjustment. The stress of our schedules and routines is sometimes hard to let go of, but as the Interstate, walled in by trees and barriers, gives way to open fields and rolling pastures, the stress becomes less burdensome and the possibilities of what lies ahead becomes … Continue reading Texas
Getting out the door for a trip is always an adventure in and of itself. There's the inevitable Case of Too Many Blankets. There's the drama of Saying Goodbye to the Dog. The mystery of What Am I Forgetting? (Even with my lists, I sometimes have this problem.) Today recalled a brief scene from Star … Continue reading On the Road Again
What’s better than a road trip to see friends? A road trip to see friends and visit a national park together! When some friends of ours relocated to Kentucky, we wanted to go see them, but we decided to make a trip of it and meet up with them at Mammoth Cave National Park. … Continue reading Mammoth Cave National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located in western Colorado. It’s a little off the beaten path, especially if you are driving through Colorado to get to the Utah parks, or if the only thing on your radar in Colorado is the Rocky Mountain National Park. … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Valles Caldera National PreserveThose tiny dots are all elk! This page may contain affiliate links. This means that I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. I only endorse products that I use and enjoy myself from businesses I trust. For more information, please read my Disclosure Statement. … Continue reading Valles Caldera National Preserve
“Where are y’all headed next?” and “What are you reading these days?” are probably the two most frequently asked questions I get from our friends and family. The second question is what I’d like to talk about today. While I’m constantly reading a wide range of books and magazines, there are books that, when it … Continue reading Books for On (and Off) the Road
The Welcome Crew at Dinosaur Valley State Park. During our Christmas, 2017 trip, we stopped by Dinosaur Valley State Park. I had read about this place, a Texas state park not far from Fort Worth, where you can actually take a short hike and see dinosaur tracks in the rocks. It sounded intriguing (and honestly, … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park
On the road, in Big Bend National Park This page may contain affiliate links. This means that I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. I only endorse products that I use and enjoy myself from businesses I trust. For more information, please read my Disclosure Statement. West … Continue reading Big Bend National Park