Hiking Chiricahua National Monument
I just couldn’t help it. I walked around another bend and the view staggered me. Hiking in Chiricahua National Monument just seemed to do this to us. “Wow. Just wow.” … Read more
Winter Travel
We love to travel over the winter. Here’s our favorite destinations and advice on having a successful winter trip.
One Day in El Paso: Our Itinerary
As part of our quest to see all of the national park sites, we finally made it to El Paso, Texas on Christmas Day 2019. With just one park site, … Read more
Cruising the Bahamas Aboard the Norwegian Sky
While easily the smallest cruise ship we have been on, the open bar and other amenities make Norwegian Sky a good choice for cruising the Bahamas.
One Day in Nassau, Bahamas
No visit to the Bahamas is complete without a stop in Nassau. With one day in Nassau you can easily walk the city to see its forts and rum distillery.
Kayaking in Lucayan National Park
With caves, mangroves and a beautiful beach, kayaking in Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island is a shore excursion worth the money!
Hiking at Garden of the Gods
When the December 2018 government shutdown forced us to change our winter break travel plans, we started scrambling. I mean, National Parks are our thing. Coming up with something else … Read more
Exploring the Black Hills in the Winter
On my first road trip out West back in college, the Black Hills was my first stop. The original goal was to watch the fireworks at Mt. Rushmore on the … Read more
Visiting Rapid City, SD in the Winter
As one of the biggest cities in South Dakota, if you’re looking to visit The Mount Rushmore State, Rapid City is a great place to start. We first visited this … Read more
Preparing for a Winter Road Trip
When you are a teacher or have school-aged children, you can’t pick and choose when you have vacations. One of our major breaks is the two weeks we get off … Read more
Visiting Northeast Florida National Parks
Northeast Florida is not just the home of favorite beach destinations, like Daytona Beach and Amelia Island, but is also home to several National Parks sites exploring the varied history … Read more