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