During our recent visit to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, I did drink from the fountain, but the education we got was what was really priceless. I am amazed at how much you can learn in just one place! While we only had about an hour to explore the area, you could easily spend […]

I had the opportunity recently to spend about a day in St. Augustine, Florida. We were passing through, and we stopped in St. Augustine to visit my uncle and aunt. Our main reason for visiting St. Augustine and most of our time spent there was with them, but when I go somewhere new, I also […]

It’s hard to believe we are already thinking about summer, but knowing my college-aged kids will be home in just a few weeks, and my youngest son will be finished with school early in June is making me think ahead, and I want to kick off the summer with FUN! So I have rounded up […]

Queen’s Bath is a hidden gem amongst one of the most beautiful places in the United States. Despite how dangerous it can be, visitors continue to trek the steep trail down to the beautiful tide pool. But the trail isn’t the most dangerous part of visiting this area. Many people have been injured or killed […]

There may not be a Yellow Brick Road to lead you there, but you can visit the Oz Museum in, where else, but Kansas. And what a great time to visit, as 2022 marks the 100th birthday of Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm. Judy Garland’s most famous role was that of Dorothy in The […]

This unique bucket list item is something I didn’t even know was a thing until I was there seeing it for myself. The Peabody Hotel is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, and is full of historic charm, but what it is probably most famous for are the ducks. The famous Peabody Ducks march […]

Every time someone tells me they are planning a trip to see Mount Rushmore, I always tell them they have to stop in Rapid City while they are there. Rapid City is just a half-hour away from the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, so I have some recommendations of other things to do when you go […]

If you’re looking for a beautiful and historic city, Charleston is the place. With a great balance of southern charm and contemporary vibes, this is a great city to escape to for a romantic getaway, weekend with friends, or family vacation. Old South Carriage Company Tours – Get a tour of Charleston in a comfortable […]

April and diamonds seem to go hand-in-hand, as April’s birthstone is the diamond, and this April 22 and 23, you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Over the past 50 years, more than 4.5 million people have come from all over the world to search for diamonds here, […]

In 2013 my husband I rented an RV (Recreational Vehicle) to drive from Pennslyvania to North Carolina. 4 years later, we rented another one to travel from Pennsylvania to South Dakota, using what we had learned from our first experience to help us in choosing which RV we rented the second time. While we fully […]