Sam Houston National Forest In the Texas college town of Huntsville, you’ll find the Sam Houston National Forest. The forest is one of four national forests in Texas. It’s located just 50 miles north of Houston and is made up of over 163,000 acres. […]

Welcome to Atoka, Oklahoma – home of Reba’s Place! Where to Stay While Atoka is a relatively small town, they do have a few options available for accommodations. Check out the map below to see what’s available when you plan to visit. Booking.com The Experience […]

The Chifley Hotel is a brand new 284 suite boutique hotel right in the heart of the Galleria area of Houston, Texas. They invited me for their grand opening celebration and to stay the evening and enjoy some of the amenities they’ll be providing their […]

Heading to San Antonio soon and looking for things to do that are cheap or free? San Antonio has a ton of options to offer! Here’s a few to choose from: The four missions of this national historic park were among many established by Spain. […]

If you’re looking for something off the beaten path in Santa Fe, you’ll want to check out Santa Fe Jeep Tours. Starting off, our tour guide Andrew picked us up from our AirBnB and we jumped in his Jeep Wrangler, setting off for the Bureau […]

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 […]

Ready for a family vacation in the Land of Enchantment (aka Santa Fe, New Mexico)? Here’s what you can do in a weekend in Santa Fe. Where to Stay Whether you prefer an AirBnB, Hotel, or RV Park, Santa Fe has a little something for […]