Over 4th of July weekend 2025, we crossed off two big milestones together—our 26th U.S. state (Virginia) and our 26th National Park. It was a bit of a trek to fit in for a weekend, but absolutely worth it for another East Coast adventure filled with mountain views, waterfalls, and easy, rewarding hikes. CAMPING On our 6 hour drive from South Carolina to Virginia, we decided to car camp at a Cracker Barrel in Harrisonburg, VA. This was only a couple minutes off the direct rout

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

Rising dramatically from the San Luis Valley, Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America. It's a...

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)....

TRAVEL TO REDWOOD In August 2023, we headed down to Redwood National Park in Northern California. This trip definitely threw us some...

Living in Medford, OR for Hunter's first travel P.T. contract made for such convenient access to visit Crater Lake National Park. This...

Our weekend to the Columbia River Gorge area, east of Portland, was jam-packed with breathtaking views of waterfalls, lakes, and...