After our great visit to Maryland last year, we didn’t think we’d be returning so soon. But a work event came up for Josh, so we ended up spending 2 weeks in southwestern Maryland. There was a lot of work-related stuff, but of course we packed in some fun activities…
If you think Chattanooga is just a sleepy mountain town, think again. As full-time RVers, we’re always on the lookout for spots that mix outdoor adventure with a little offbeat charm, and Chattanooga delivered both. I had visited years ago as a kid and was excited to see how much…
Even though we travel full-time and have explored nearly every corner of the country, Illinois will always be home, and let us tell you, our home state is weird in the best way. Over the years, we’ve found ourselves drawn to the quirky, forgotten, and just plain unexpected corners of…
If you’re anywhere near Chattanooga and looking for a truly unique experience, make your way to Hales Bar Dam- home to Dam Whiskey Co. and one of the most haunted places in Tennessee. We recently toured this historic (and seriously spooky) abandoned powerhouse turned distillery, and it was hands down…
Tucked away in the rolling hills of East Tennessee lies a place that feels like stepping back in time. The Museum of Appalachia isn’t your typical museum, it’s a living history village where the spirit of the Appalachian people lives on through handcrafted cabins, ancient tools, and stories etched into…
Our visit to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was like stepping into a hidden chapter of American history. Known as the “Secret City” during the Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge played a pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb, and today, it offers a unique glimpse into its mysterious past. We…
The Natchez Trace Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the South, and the stretch between Tupelo, Mississippi, and Cherokee, Alabama, is packed with history, nature, and some unexpected hidden gems. Over the course of three days, we explored this 59-mile section while camping at Tishomingo State Park,…
The NIKE missile program was launched in the 1950s as a highly visible symbol of America’s strength and defense readiness. It was the first nationwide air defense system, developed in response to growing Cold War tensions. Fears of a Soviet nuclear attack led the U.S. Army to begin planning a…
When we spent a couple of months out East last year, we had a little gap between our longer stays in Pennsylvania and Maryland. So we decided to check two more states off our RVing map- New Jersey and Delaware. We kept it simple, staying one night in each at…
Bonne Terre Mine is one of the most unique places we’ve ever toured—where else can you take a boat ride on the world’s largest subterranean lake inside a five-level underground mine? Located in the Missouri Ozarks, this historic site was once a major hub for lead mining, operated by the…