Family Fun at Petit Jean State Park: Waterfalls, Canyons, and Lake Views
Arkansas has some of the most amazing state parks. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most beautiful sections of the country I have seen. Arkansas does its state parks well. Other Arkansas State Parks: Devil's Den State Park Lake Dardanelle State Park When we first...
Celebrating Country Legends: Visiting the Alabama Fan Club & Museum
In August 2022, we took our kids to their first concert. Somewhere, my husband had seen that my all-time favorite band was coming to our area. I don’t think there is any other band with songs that can take me back to my childhood with such a fierce rapidity. Randy,...
Brook’s Museum of Art Dia de los Muertos
You can likely guess how my family became really educated on Dia de los Muertos. It was absolutely the movie, Coco. After watching the movie, our family decided to make our own Ofrenda. Watching the movie was a great way to remind us that we should learn more about...
Lake Dardanelle State Park: Arkansas’s Lakeside Gem
The ability to get out in nature and also be just outside town seems like some kind of dream these days. So many of the best parks are located far away from city life. But sometimes we need (or want) to be close to town. Located just outside Russellville, Arkansas is...
Returning to Babyland: Reliving Childhood at the Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids
I was a very lucky little girl. Both of my grandmas were excellent at sewing and made me many beautiful things. One of my grandmas made me a doll that I still have today. This doll is a “Little People” style doll. The soft fabric face and the painted eyeballs. My...
Why Platte River State Park Should Be Your Next Outdoor Escape
Discovering Platte River State Park: Nature, Comfort, and Adventure Located on the Platte River, just outside Louisville, Nebraska, Platte River State Park is a gem for families, outdoor lovers, and everyone trying to get into nature without giving up on comfort....
Yabba Dabba Road Trip: Exploring Bedrock City, Arizona
Step Back in Time: Exploring Bedrock City, Arizona If you've ever dreamed of visiting the Stone Age—at least, the Fred and Wilma version of it—then Bedrock City in Arizona is a must-see roadside attraction. This quirky, colorful slice of Americana brings The...
Durango RV Resort: Your Mountain-Front Basecamp
Prior to our Arrival Last year we were returning home from a summer in California. We were on our hard run east. It was the end of an epic summer making amazing memories with friends and family. Going east is usually a tough one for us. We definitely put some...
Discover the Wild Side of Memphis: A Visit to the Memphis Zoo
Memphis has a lot going on! There are some pretty amazing areas to explore if you make the trip here. When we first visited the area to decide if we wanted to move here we made a trip to the zoo. It was such a hit with our family. We took part in Zoo Lights, which is...
Everything is Bigger at Texas’ Most Famous Steakhouse: The Big Texan
If your travels are taking you anywhere near Amarillo, TX… don’t eat for several hours before you arrive. Save your room for a steak… a BIG steak! You know what they say about Texas… everything is bigger, that is certainly true at the Big Texan Steakhouse! If you are...