After spending a week exploring Oklahoma City, we made our way west for another week-long stop in Amarillo before continuing on to Albuquerque, and it ended up being the perfect mix of quirky roadside attractions, classic eats, and wide-open Texas landscapes. If you’re looking for things to do in Amarillo…
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park ended up being the perfect home base for our Route 66 stretch near St. Louis. It’s just a little outside the city, but close enough to make it easy to explore some of the smaller Route 66 towns like Pacific and Eureka, while…
After wrapping up our Route 66 tri-state adventure through Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, we headed to Tulsa for a full week of exploring, and it quickly became one of our favorite stops along the Mother Road. Known as one of the most iconic stretches of U.S. Route 66, Tulsa is…
The Weldon Spring Site is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management–controlled nuclear waste disposal site with a public interpretive center. That combination alone makes it memorable. During our Route 66 Centennial road trip, we were staying at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park just outside of…
Charleston, South Carolina is one of those cities that completely pulls you in, where centuries of history meet coastal charm, Spanish moss hangs over quiet streets, and every corner seems to tell a different story. From Revolutionary War sites and Civil War landmarks to quirky museums, historic cemeteries, nature preserves,…
Planning a trip to Philly can be a lot. Between historic sites, museums, all the amazing food (so much food), and trying to decide which neighborhood to start in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed fast. So! I did what any Type-A traveler would do- I made a Google MyMap loaded…
It’s the end of the year as we know it, and we’re ok. 2025 was our second full year as full-time RVers and we covered a lot of ground this year! We made it to both coasts (and both oceans if you count the Chesapeake Bay) and a lot of…
Wasatch Mountain State Park is one of the most underrated camping destinations in Northern Utah, offering everything from scenic RV sites and tent camping to cozy cabins and yurts- all surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Whether you’re visiting for hiking, off-roading, fall colors, or winter sports, this park is packed…
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…
They don’t call Silver Falls State Park the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system for nothing. Located about 20 miles from Salem, it’s the largest state park in Oregon and a total dream for outdoor lovers. With more than 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback…