In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The program was intended to give work to nearly 5 million young men who were unemployed after WWI. The most amazing part, to me though, is that through the CCC, America’s National Park System saw […]

If you’ve ever been to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, chances are that you’ve spent some time on Newfound Gap Road. Like many park visitors, you probably didn’t even know it! This 31-mile-long road is filled with incredible mountainscapes showing how beautiful the Great […]

Tennessee has quite a few natural wonders that are commonly known, like the Smoky Mountains. But it wasn’t until we moved here that I learned of the many rivers, lakes, and caves in Tennessee. There is so much around that celebrates natural wonder around the […]

Yosemite National Park was one of the first National Parks established in the United States and it is pretty massive. Not to mention, there is so much to see and experience there! The good thing about a park like Yosemite is that no matter when […]

The National Wildlife Refuge System is a designation given to a protected area that is part of the system of public lands and waters. These lands set out to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants. North Carolina is home to a number of state parks, scenic drives, […]

When the holidays roll around there are a few places that really embrace the season. The Smokies are one of those! I don’t know if its something in the air or the mountain views but Christmas in the Smokies is magical. There is no better […]

We’re incredibly lucky in the United States to have so many wonderful National Parks to enjoy. Our Nationa Parks System embraces the natural wonders of our country. And one of those that have always captivated is Yosemite National Park. I always recommend spending as much […]

Sometimes I feel like State Parks are the little brother living in the National Park Systems’ shadow. All over the United States, we have some beautiful National Parks. But I feel like we sometimes forget about the beauty our State Parks offer us. Across North Carolina […]

Many of the people I know seem to think there isn’t a whole lot to do in Winston Salem. But every time I’ve been, usually for a short weekend trip, I feel like I don’t have enough time. Something about this adorable artsy town reminds […]

I feel like Colorado really took off the past couple of years. So many people are moving to the state! But it isn’t hard to see why people travel to Colorado on vacation and then decide to move there. There are so many things to […]

Havana has captivated the hearts of creatives like Hemmingway and today, that romanticism we hold the Cuban capital in still pulses through travelers today. It embraces beauty, the old and the new as vintage cars casually pass by. With a rich history and vibrant culture, […]

I have been trying to go to Ohio Amish Country when we go to Marietta for years. But it just never seemed to work out. When we decided to go to Ohio with my mom in July, I knew we had to go! Ohio Amish […]

The Smoky Mountains are known for their black bears. But what about the elk? I always loved seeing the wild elk in the Smoky Mountains! Their story is often forgotten and to me, it is one of the coolest experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains […]

There is no better way to get to know Knoxville than by visiting the historic homes that shaped the city. What we see today as a growing University city was once a rough frontier settlement. Through the years it became a grand state capital and […]

Our dogs, Rocky and Kona, are a big part of our lives. We take them on vacation and travel with our pets as much as we can. And early on in our travels, we realized that there were a lot of places that were dog-friendly […]

I try to not rank states I love because no one likes a biased travel blogger but if I am being honest, Vermont makes it was to the top. Always and forever. There are so many things to do in Vermont that I always find […]

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in our country. I spent so many summers as a little girl camping with my family in the Smokies. And having lived in the area for two years, the park’s unique […]

As one of the South’s most charming seaside cities, Charleston has a lot to offer visitors. With history around every corner, beautiful squares, and a delicious food scene spending a day in Charleston won’t disappoint. Things to do in Charleston Charleston reminds me a lot […]

As we’ve been making our way through some of the best vegan restaurants in Chicago, I remember the first time I tried to go vegetarian in high school over ten years ago – blasting music on our way home. It was do-able in the sense […]

Nestled in the Yucatan jungle and among the freshwater marshes, you’ll find the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve just 2 hours south of Cancun near the small town of Tulum. Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. The biodiversity found […]