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,…
If you’re road-tripping the Oregon Coast, the Tillamook Creamery is one of those easy, delicious stops that ends up being way more fun than you expect. Set in the small coastal town of Tillamook, it gives you a front-row seat to the farms, history, and behind-the-scenes process that have shaped…
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…
Every year on the road brings a new batch of memorable Harvest Hosts stays, and 2025 was no exception. If you’re new to Harvest Hosts, it’s one of our favorite ways to break up long travel days and discover small businesses we’d never find otherwise- wineries, museums, farms, roadside gems,…
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…
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,…
As one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, Red Butte spans 100 acres of themed gardens, desert plants, mountain views, and miles of walking paths. It was also the first garden we’ve visited outside our usual Midwest/Southeast bubble, so it felt extra fun to explore a totally…
Nestled in western South Dakota, Angostura Recreation Area is a water-lover’s paradise with breathtaking, scenic views. The name “Angostura,” Spanish for “narrows,” hints at the unique geography of this large reservoir, which stretches over 36 miles of shoreline and offers some of the finest sandy beaches in the state. Built…