Adventure for the Soul
San Antonio, a vibrant city in the heart of Texas, is a melting pot of cultures that captivates travelers from all walks of life. Known for its unique blend of American, Mexican, and German heritage, the city offers a rich tapestry of traditions, cuisine, and architecture. Having been to the city twice, once for a…
Colorado Springs is an hour and a half from Denver, making it the perfect day trip to get out of the big city and into nature. If this is your plan, here are our tips for your trip! Colorado Springs: Know Before You Go Colorado Springs, nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, is…
We made a Route 66 Trip in 2018, hopping on the Route in Amarillo and driving to the Santa Monica Pier. One of our stops was the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. This makes sense as it is the only National Park with Route 66 running through it. This area, located in northeastern Arizona’s…
San Diego is such a beautiful place—right off the water, the weather stays comfortable year-round. While there, we took advantage of this, walking many places even though it was late June/early July. Walking allowed us to slow down and get to know our surroundings a lot better. Here are our favorite stops for staying, eating,…
In November 2023, Brandon and I rode the Twisted Sisters for our twentieth anniversary. One of our last stops on the way home was Pedernales Falls State Park. We had quite the adventure- splashing in the water and hiking to find a waterfall he had seen before. We ended up being there so long that…
I grew up in Southern Illinois, but driving the five hours north to Chicago was a rare treat—so rare, in fact, that it only happened once. I can remember it very well: eating deep-dish pizza, feeling the hubbub of the city, and feeling happy and content in the big city. Naturally, when Nevaeh said she…
