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    Visiting the National Arboretum: Everything You Need to Know

    March 13, 2025 - By Jen

    Washington, D.C., is packed with famous landmarks, but one of its most beautiful spots often flies under the radar- the U.S. National Arboretum. This massive, 446-acre green space is home to stunning gardens, scenic walking trails, and one of the most unusual photo ops in the city: the Capitol Columns,…

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    A Day at Gabis Arboretum: The Magic of the Railway Garden and Beyond

    October 17, 2024 - By Jen

    During our stay near Indiana Dunes National Park, we decided to check out Gabis Arboretum in nearby Valporaiso, and I’m so glad we did. Tucked away on 300 acres of natural beauty, it felt like the perfect spot to slow down and really connect with nature. From the restored prairie…

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It's been a busy last couple weeks with lots of Wi It's been a busy last couple weeks with lots of Wild Ones stuff going on, but I finally have a new blog post up!

Continuing with our Alabama adventures, this one is all about the Anniston Museums and Gardens! We were honestly blown away with how great the Anniston Museum of Natural History was. We go to a lot of natural history museums and weren't expecting much from a small town one, but it was incredibly well designed and had some really surprising exhibits!

Read all about it on the blog: link in bio!
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Step back in time on the CCC Swinging Bridge at Ti Step back in time on the CCC Swinging Bridge at Tishomingo State Park! 🌉 Built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this swaying footbridge offers stunning views of Bear Creek and leads to epic hiking trails. A must-see piece of history! 🏞️
 
#TishomingoStatePark #MississippiHikes #CCCHistory #SwingingBridge #RVLife #fulltimerv #mississippi
As full-time RVers, our truck bed is basically our As full-time RVers, our truck bed is basically our shed! 🛠️

Whether you're just getting started or curious about RV organization, this quick look into our setup might give you some helpful ideas!

#RVlife #TruckStorage #FullTimeRV #RVtips #TinyLiving #Overlanding #TruckOrganization
They called it the ‘End of the Line’… and no They called it the ‘End of the Line’… and now we know why. 😳🔒

Touring Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was like stepping into a chilling time capsule. From infamous inmates to eerie energy in every corridor, this place is packed with history- and a few ghost stories too. 👻 

After walking the cell blocks, we did a whiskey tasting at the on-site distillery 🥃 and grabbed a bite at The Warden’s Table. Who knew prison could taste this good? 😅 

Would YOU visit Brushy Mountain?
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We survived our whirlwind weekend in Maryland! Jo We survived our whirlwind weekend in Maryland!

Josh and I got to Maryland last week, but then this last Thursday was when his coworkers got to town and the real excitement began. We started off Thursday afternoon at the USGS Bee Lab. The lab offers growing space for local organizations, so we potted some seedlings with Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay and then took a tour of the new lab building. The Bee Lab is on the federal chopping block, so they have been minimizing their projects in case they have to close. That means the shrubs Josh and I planted last year in a new research plot are gone and rehomed, so it was pretty sad. We are still holding out hope, though, that funding can be saved or the lab can be moved to USFWS!

After the bee lab, we headed to DC Green Drinks at Metro Bar. We met lots of great people here!

Friday we spent the day with Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay setting up for NatureFest and meeting with the BBC crew that would be filming the event! We ended up Friday night with having to pick up Josh's boss and coworker from the restaurant we all had dinner at and take them to the impound lot to get the rental car back (don't worry, it's their own fault it got towed 😛).

Saturday was NatureFest at College of Southern Maryland, put on by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, Neighborhood Creative Arts Center, and Keep La Plata Beautiful. We helped staff the Wild Ones booth and hung out with Molly the Monarch. We ended Saturday night at the demolition derby! We went with Josh's boss and his coworker & her family- it was everyone else's first time at a demo derby, so that made it extra fun.

Sunday, we drove from Maryland to the eastern edge of Ohio where we stayed at a great Harvest Hosts winery. Then Monday, we had a few more hours to drive to the Detroit area. Our crazy weekend is done for me, but now Josh is at a conference in Detroit for the next two days. Meanwhile, I'm hanging back at our campsite by the beach!
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