Exploring Mono Lake – Gateway to Yosemite
When planning the itinerary for our visit to Yosemite National Park, we decided split our time between the east side and the west side. The west side, specifically the El … Read more
Across the Country
Our trips in the USA, no matter how we got there.
Four Days in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the seminal places in the United States… everyone should see it once in their lives. It truly is that iconic and words do not … Read more
Hiking the Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
We arrived in Yosemite National Park eager to see all that we could. Hiking around Yosemite Valley is a must, as that is the best way to see some of … Read more
Visiting the Flagstaff Area National Monuments
Today is an important day. It’s June 8, 2017, the 111th anniversary of the Antiquities Act of 1906. The law gave the President of the United States the ability to … Read more
Three Stops on Route 66 in Arizona
Our seven-week road trip through the American West started with us driving from Woodstock, GA to Yosemite National Park (in California). Our route west includes about 1,900 miles of Interstate-40, … Read more
Flying Through Forest at Historic Banning Mills
wwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaAhAhAhAHAHAHAHAHAH I am flying through canopy of a west Georgia forest, at least a hundred feet off the ground. It’s completely serene except for the sound of the gear, sliding … Read more
One Week Disney World Itinerary
Spending time in Disney World is a great time, but it can be overwhelming, both in planning your Disney World itinerary and in your visit. Grant and I recently spent … Read more
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival
Perhaps unbeknownst to many, Macon, Ga. is known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Each March, the city turns pink as the trees bloom. The city celebrates this … Read more
Southern Alabama National Parks and Gulf Islands National Seashore
Bonnie and I enjoy taking trips over most breaks, with Christmas being no exception. Last year (2015), we spent the entire two-week break driving through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah and … Read more
Planning Your Disney World Vacation
Our guide to planning your Disney World vacation, including when to go, where to stay, ticket options and how to make the most of your visit.