In the spring of 2025, we finally crossed Georgia off our bucket list. We spent a weekend exploring bits of Savannah and Tybee Island. Between historic streets, beach time, local food stops, and camping under towering live oaks, this trip packed a lot into just a couple of days. We tried to keep the trip inexpensive, full of highlights, and casual enough to bring our (then) one year old along. ACCOMMODATIONS Even though this was a city escape, we still kept it inexpensive and

Some places just stay with you — and for us, Ouray and Telluride are two of those gems. In September 2024, we packed up for a 3 day weekend escape to Colorado’s San Juan Mountains and found ourselves completely swept away by the magic of these two mountain towns. Ouray, with its cozy charm and soothing hot springs, and Telluride, framed by dramatic cliffs and classy atmosphere, made for one of our favorite getaways of all time. The sheer beauty here was just breathtaking! CAM

With jagged cliffs rising sharply from the river below, Black Canyon of the Gunnison forms a truly dramatic landscape. With its stark beauty, rich geology, and overwhelming silence, this off-the-beaten-path destination is the perfect way to experience rugged Colorado. We visited for a weekend in late August 2024. Driving from Pueblo to Montrose was quite the road trip, and construction on the US 50 bridge didn't help (hopefully by the time you're reading this, construction ef

We had a blast experiencing America’s first National Park’s diversity in late June/early July of 2024. Before really researching Yellowstone, we had no idea it’s geographic climate consisted of more than just geysers and hot pools. We were pleased to find an abundance of waterfalls and lakes as well. This was one of those parks you’ll definitely want to spend a few days exploring, so we’re glad we allocated two weekends here during our short time in eastern Idaho. This was an

While we have yet to live in California on a travel P.T. contract, we’ve had the opportunity to check off a few National Parks while...

It’s no secret that the Grand Canyon is truly mesmerizing. It’s one of the most famous parks in the U.S.; it’s rich in geographic...

Cacti are an iconic symbol of the desert; however, Saguaros only grow in a small region of the southwestern United States (and Mexico)....