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    Our First Year with Harvest Hosts: Is It Worth the Hype?

    April 15, 2025 - By Jen

    We’ve officially had our Harvest Hosts membership for a full year, and now that it just renewed, we thought it’d be the perfect time to look back and run the numbers. Is it actually worth it for us? How much did it really cost? And what did each night average…

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    Abandoned History: Exploring Fairfax County’s Cold War Missile Sites

    March 21, 2025 - By Jen

    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…

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    The Ultimate Guide to Lincoln City: 15 Must-Do Activities

    February 4, 2025 - By Jen

    Nestled along the stunning Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is a charming destination known for its windswept beaches, rugged cliffs, and vibrant local culture. Whether you’re drawn to tidepool adventures, scenic hikes, or quirky roadside attractions, this coastal town has something for everyone. From exploring hidden gems to indulging in fresh…

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    One Week in Lincoln City: The Perfect Oregon Coast Getaway

    January 29, 2025 - By Jen

    We kicked off the new year with a different kind of trip—one without the RV! Since we had come home for the holidays in December, it worked out perfectly to leave our animals at home base, which is also where our pet sitter lives. A few years ago, my dad…

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    Roanoke Itinerary: What to See, Do, and Eat in One Week as an RV Traveler

    January 16, 2025 - By Jen

    Roanoke, VA turned out to be the perfect weeklong stop between our time in Northern Virginia and Tennessee. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke offers a mix of outdoor adventures, local history, and unique attractions. During our stay, we explored iconic spots like Mill Mountain and the Roanoke Star,…

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    2024 Wrapped: A Full Year of Exploring Atlas Obscura Sites

    December 11, 2024 - By Jen

    Atlas Obscura has long been one of my go-to resources for travel planning. If you’re not familiar with it, the site is a treasure trove of weird and unusual places to explore. Both users and editors contribute entries, and you can create lists of places you’ve visited, plan to visit,…

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    Our 2-Week Maryland Itinerary: Exploring Washington, D.C. and Beyond

    November 25, 2024 - By Jen

    We spent about a month in the Washington DC metro area. Our first two weeks were spent on the Maryland side of things. We visited DC itself a few times, as well as saw some Maryland historic sites. One of our main reasons for being in this area is that…

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    Exploring Abandoned Illinois: 5 (Legal) Spots You Need to Visit

    September 11, 2024 - By Jen

    There’s something about abandoned places that pulls us in every time. Maybe it’s the history, the quiet, or just the sheer thrill of exploring something left behind. Over the years, we’ve tracked down some pretty cool spots in Illinois that are just waiting to be rediscovered—think old military bases, forgotten…

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    Quest Accepted: Discover the Magic of Boo Castle Park

    May 28, 2024 - By Jen

    During our April trip to Carbondale for the solar eclipse festivities, we checked off a must-see spot from my Atlas Obscura bucket list: Boo Castle Park. Officially known as Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park, this privately owned gem stands out as one of the coolest parks we’ve ever visited. The park,…

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    Meeting the Man of Steel in Metropolis, Illinois

    May 16, 2024 - By Jen

    We visited Metropolis, Illinois- the official hometown of Superman. The town of Metropolis was founded in 1839 and was home to a 1700s fort before that. But it wasn’t until many years later that residents noticed that the town happened to share the name with Superman’s hometown. In 1972, the…

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We toured one of the 2025 Forest River No Boundari We toured one of the 2025 Forest River No Boundaries travel trailers at the Chicago RV Show earlier this year. We're not big fans of Forest River's construction, but I just love the design on this one!
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We dared to explore Tennessee’s most haunted aba We dared to explore Tennessee’s most haunted abandoned dam… and found whiskey at the end. 👻🥃
Just outside Chattanooga, we toured the historic (and seriously eerie) @damwhiskeyco, complete with haunted tunnels and ghost stories, then hit the distillery for a Dam good tasting.

Highlights from our visit:
🕯️ Full haunted history tour (yes, we went in the tunnels)
🏚️ Exploring 3 floors of the abandoned dam powerhouse
🥃 Whiskey tasting (so smooth!)
🐐 Pet goats + live music at the marina
📸 Epic views of Lake Nickajack

Read the full recap, tour tips, and what we really thought of the whiskey on the blog!

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When we visited Roanoke, VA last year, we looked a When we visited Roanoke, VA last year, we looked at camping at Dixie Caverns, but ended up at Explore Park in Roanoke instead. We still made it out to the caves for a tour, though! We're big cave fans, and even though this was just a simple walking tour (we like to crawl and get dirty!), it was a really great tour. The guide had so many fun stories for the different formations they've named over the years and it was a great way to spend a saturday.
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We had a zoo-per day at @zooknoxville when we visi We had a zoo-per day at @zooknoxville when we visited last fall! 🐾

Read all about it and tips for visiting at the link in our bio!
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Last year we visited Roanoke, Virginia and literal Last year we visited Roanoke, Virginia and literally everyone we met asked us if we had visited the Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain- and we did! This is the largest manmade star and was fun to see up close, plus Mill Mountain has a nature center, wildflower garden, and plenty of trails.
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