The Henry Ford Museum of Innovation isn’t the kind of place you casually pop into for an hour or two. It’s a sprawling, immersive experience where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come, and where American history is told through the stories of the people, ideas, and objects…
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas is one of those places that manages to check all the boxes: world-class American art and exhibitions, stunning architecture, and 134 acres of Ozark nature- with free general admission to top it all off. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie,…
On our trip to Weston, West Virginia, we decided to squeeze in one more stop after touring the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, and I’m so glad we did. While Josh hopped on a work call and his dad wandered through a few antique shops, I headed off on my own to…
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through “most haunted places in America” lists, chances are the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum has popped up more than once. This massive stone building in Weston, West Virginia, has been standing for more than 160 years, and its history is every bit as layered as…
Planning a visit and looking for the best things to do in Paducah, Kentucky? This creative river city is one of only a handful of UNESCO Creative Cities in the United States, and you feel that artistic, innovative energy everywhere you go. Paducah is full of unique museums, local shops,…
Belle Isle feels like one of those places everyone in Detroit knows about, but visitors don’t always realize just how much is packed onto this little island in the middle of the river. We spent an afternoon exploring during a weeklong stay at Sterling State Park (Josh had a conference…
If you’re heading to Park City, Utah, one stop that truly stands out is the Utah Olympic Park, a living legacy of the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Whether you’re a sports fan, an adventure seeker, or just curious about Olympic history, this 400-acre venue offers a unique mix of…
When we spent a month and a half camphosting in the Heber Valley, we knew a traditional trip recap wouldn’t cut it. Most of our days were just work and normal life, but on our days off we packed in plenty of adventures. From the Swiss-themed town of Midway to…
Our third and final week in South Dakota brought us to Hot Springs, a small town that ended up being the perfect finale to our three-week stay in the state. After spending a week in the Badlands and another in Rapid City, we loved keeping up our rhythm of moving…
If you’re planning a South Dakota road trip, Rapid City is the perfect home base to explore some of the state’s most famous attractions. We spent one week in Rapid City as part of our three weeks in South Dakota, starting with Badlands National Park, then here in Rapid City,…