Palo Duro Canyon, aka the “Grand Canyon of Texas” is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. It’s got stunning overlooks, great hiking trails, and even a Texas-sized theatrical performance in the summer months. Ready to see all the Palo Duro Canyon travel tips? Let’s […]

Just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico in Pecos, you’ll find Pecos National Historic Park. In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson established Pecos National Monument over the same area, and control was turned over the Park Service. In 1990 the main unit of the park was expanded […]

Big Bend National Park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers visitors spectacular scenic vistas, hundreds of miles of hiking trails and roads for exploring, the mighty Rio Grande River for float trips and some of the darkest night skies in the lower […]

Looking for a fun way to spend a weekend in Chicago? I’ve got the perfect Chicago weekend itinerary here. My best friend Amanda and I take a yearly “bestie” trip. We’ve done road trips to places both near and far and the last few years […]

We just got back from Amarillo, Texas and we had such a great time! Whether you’re looking for adventure, nightlife, or something a little more low key, Amarillo has it. Since we, like most people, don’t have a lot of time to spend while on […]

So, I have this friend Jessica that loves to travel. And not just that – but she is always going places. But how on earth can someone afford to take as many trips as she does? Travel hacking. In this interview, I sat down and […]

20 minutes North of Fredericksburg, Texas, you’ll find the 425 foot tall pink granite batholith known as Enchanted Rock. People drive from neighboring metropolitan cities like Houston, Austin, and Dallas in hopes to climb this over 30 degree slope up. The Enchanted Rock Summit Trail […]

When that summer heat rises, we Texans head North! When you want to stay in the US and find some place cooler, you head to the northern most contiguous state – Maine. And why not start with the seaside town of Maine, Portland? Portland is […]

I love college towns. They’re always so vibrant, adventurous, and they ALWAYS have good food options. So let’s say you’re visiting Waco, Texas and you only have a weekend so explore. Here’s a few things that we’ve found that are MUST SEE things to do […]

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” I’ve always loved being in the mountains. So driving and hiking around in Fayetteville, Arkansas was *literally* a breath of fresh air for me. Arkansas is known as “The Natural State” and if you visit, you’ll see […]