Our National Parks System is pretty amazing. There are so many options all over the country. One that is consistently a favorite is Glacier National Park in Montana. There are so many things to do in Glacier National Park, and it can be hard to […]

When it comes to hospitality, the South has a reputation for charm with a side of bless your heart. Bring an appetite and chow down on some comfort food while exploring some of the US’s coolest places. From Spanish moss-covered history to hot chicken joints […]

In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This 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 and didn’t even know it. This 31-mile long road is filled with incredible mountainscapes that showcase how beautiful the Great Smoky Mountains are […]

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

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 […]

National Wildlife Refuge System is a designation given to a protected area that is part of the system of public lands and waters set aside and managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. These lands set out to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants. North […]

Sometimes I feel like State Parks are the little brother living in the National Park Systems shadow. All over the United States, we are lucky to have some beautiful National Parks but I feel like we sometimes forget about the beauty our State Parks offer […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Not all National Parks Sites are created equal. And to be honest, I wouldn’t blame you if you had never heard of Obed Wild and Scenic River. I didn’t know it even existed until I looked at a map in our National Parks Passport to […]

When Tim and I lived in the Smoky Mountains, we started doing Gatlinburg Moonshine and Whiskey History walking tours. Our Airbnb experience would always sell out and I still get messages from a number of people requesting tour dates. Since quite a few of our […]

The American National Park System, which we so often just call the National Parks, is a marvel of modern public land management and policy that has inspired countless of other countries to do the same. They comprise and protect some of our nation’s most biodiverse […]

Nashville, Nashville, Nashville. Where do I start? As the Land of Hot Chicken and the trendy town where Southern sounds take the airwaves, it seems like lately everyone was making their way to Music City. And why wouldn’t they? There is so much to do! […]

Some of the most beautiful views I’ve seen have been on along the Blue Ridge Parkway and if I’m being completely honest, more often than not it was the beautiful flora that took my breath away. With over 450 miles of beauty that spans from North Carolina […]

By now, I feel like I am an expert in all things outdoors in Tennessee. I’ve been a Tennessee resident for over a year (just don’t check my ID! I may or may not still have a Florida drivers license…). With countless weekends spent exploring […]