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…
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100 Weird Things We Saw in Illinois
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…
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Exploring Northern Georgia: What We Did in a Week of Full-Time RV Life
Northern Georgia was the final stop in our little southern highpointing tour, and it ended up being the perfect mix of adventure, nostalgia, and everyday RV life. Our main goal was to summit Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest point, but we packed a lot into our weeklong stay at Trackrock Campground…
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5 Epic Stops Every Race Fan Should Make in Talladega
If you’re a racing fan, there’s no better place to dive into the world of motorsports than Talladega, Alabama. Whether you’re here to catch a high-speed NASCAR race or just want to soak up the history and local racing culture, this small Southern town packs a big punch. We spent…
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Explore the World Without Leaving Alabama: Anniston Museums and Gardens
Sometimes the best adventures happen when the weather doesn’t quite cooperate, like the rainy day we spent exploring the Anniston Museums and Gardens while staying nearby in Talladega, Alabama. We were in town to check out Alabama’s highpoint, but the drizzle gave us the perfect excuse to dive into something…
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Even Non-Fans Will Love the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
When we planned a camping trip in Talladega, Alabama, our main goal was to check out the state’s high point- because, yes, we’re the kind of people who go out of our way for that kind of thing. But once we realized just how much racing history is packed into…
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Cheaha State Park for Highpointers: What to Expect at Alabama’s Highest Peak
Cheaha State Park was our third stop on a whirlwind tour of southern high points in early 2025, and honestly, it surprised us in the best way. From CCC-built stone cabins to mountaintop views and even a glamping tent option, this park had way more going on than we expected.…
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High Points, Fast Tracks & Hidden Gems in Talladega
Talladega had been on our radar for a while, and with a solid plan in place, we were excited to dive into everything this corner of Alabama had to offer. Over the course of 11 days, we checked off some big bucket-list items: exploring the Talladega Superspeedway and its rich…
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This Retro Game Museum in Roanoke Totally Surprised Me (In the Best Way)
I didn’t know I liked pinball three hours’ worth. But apparently…I really do. We popped into the Roanoke Pinball Museum thinking it’d be a quick, quirky stop- maybe 30, 45 minutes tops. But somehow, three hours flew by, and the only reason we left was because our stomachs were growling…
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This Museum Feels Like Grandma’s Farm (in the Best Way)
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…