The Stanley Hotel, located in Estes Park, Colorado. We decided to visit while waiting for our timed entry ticket into RMNP. The cost is $10 for parking and you are given a commemorative coin that can be used for $5 … Read More

The Mt Evans Scenic Byway. Located just south of Idaho Springs and only an hour hour drive from Denver. If you are visiting Denver and looking for adventure, this is a must do activity!. A thrilling drive up 9000′ of … Read More

  Located in Western North Dakota, where the Great Plains meet the rugged badlands is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The beautifully colored hills and buttes of the North Unit surround you as you drive the scenic road through the park. … Read More

“THE CROWN OF THE CONTINENT” Glacier National Park, An August 2022 visit to Montana and Glacier National Park. We drive for several hours across the barren plains of Montana until finally, something in the distance appears. The snow covered peaks … Read More

“KITCH-ITI-KIPI” the largest freshwater spring in the state of Michigan is a unique stop, just off of highway 2 in the central region of the Upper Peninsula. Located in Palms Book State Park this U.P. attraction welcomes over 60,000 visitors … Read More

Tahquamenon Falls State Park, located in Paradise, Michigan encompasses almost 50,000 acres stretching 13 miles. The centerpiece of the park and its reason for existence is the waterfalls of the Tahquamenon River. The Upper Falls is over 200 feet wide … Read More

Saint Ignace, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. As part of our July 2022 trip to Michigan, Jen and I chose Saint Ignace as our home base for exploring the Upper Peninsula. Saint Ignace is a charming city located on the northern side … Read More

A visit to Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Home of the famous Soo Locks and one of the oldest cities in the United States. Our day included a kayaking adventure to Voyageur Island to explore, relax and witness a passing freighter … Read More

Our July 2022 trip to Northern Michigan and the UP included a few days in and around Mackinaw City. As the northern most tip of Lower Michigan it is home to the Mackinac Bridge which connects the upper peninsula to … Read More

The GATLINBURG/PIGEON FORGE area in Tennessee is one of the top travel destinations in the United States. The area is considered to be the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has much to offer to its visitors! … Read More

Chattanooga, Tennessee! One of Jen and I’s favorite places to visit in all of our travels to date. This southeastern Tennessee city is packed with attractions to see and things to do! Downtown Chattanooga sits along the bank of the … Read More

Rock City Gardens, located atop Lookout Mountain is just outside the city of Chattanooga,TN. As you drive through Tennessee, signs pop up all along the Interstate, in nearby cities and towns, and even in the middle of nowhere saying “SEE … Read More

A short but incredible hike in Wisconsin’s Northwoods! Star Lake Nature Trail lies hidden in the far Northwoods of Wisconsin about 20 miles north and west of Eagle River, WI. Jen and I came here with zero knowledge of what … Read More