There’s something magical about Acadia National Park. We love the national parks of the Pacific Northwest and the parks of the desert and red rock Southwest. And Yellowstone, with its surreal landscape, will always be one of our favorites. But there’s something special about Acadia National Park…a unique combination of natural beauty and rich history…the […]
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In approximately three months, we’ll be taking off on a four-month trip to explore Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. But before we’re immersed in brand new adventures, I want to complete writing about the last part of our 2019 journey, as we traveled from Nova Scotia to Florida. Browsing through photos, I feel as though I’ve […]
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Florida for two years now. Settling into life here in the Florida Panhandle, we’re getting more involved in the community, participating in local festivities, and enjoying time with both local and visiting friends. This is finally beginning to feel like home. Finding Peace In Difficult Times I […]
We have a spare tire cover that proclaims, “All Who Wander Are Not Lost.” It’s a wonderful philosophical statement for those who love to travel. Except when you really ARE lost. On a one-lane mountain road. Heading in the wrong direction. With no cell coverage. At that moment, the spare tire cover becomes an embarrassment. […]
We’ve always wanted to catch the fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In early October, we got our chance as we left Lake Toxaway and headed to the North Carolina High Country, nestled in the northwest corner of the state. Driving the parkway while towing a trailer is surprisingly easy. The speed limit is […]
We’ve seen a lot of waterfalls in our travels, but we’ve never seen anything like the wealth of waterfalls concentrated in Western North Carolina. During our two month summer stay, we visited 22 different waterfalls. Most involved hiking, but some were very short hikes. And there was a not-to-be-missed waterfall that required only a quarter-mile […]
We’ve been home for almost six weeks now. This is a near perfect time to be in Florida. We’re enjoying gathering around the fire pit in the evenings, but it’s still lovely for a stroll on the beach during the day. I’m grateful to be here. And to be perfectly honest, I’m still adjusting to […]
During our two months at Lake Toxaway, we spent a lot of time traveling up and down Highway 64. It winds through thick forests, along picturesque rivers and beside roadside waterfalls, and passes through charming little towns, each with a distinct personality. Sounds idyllic, right? Ha! It’s scenic, but not relaxing—unless your idea of fun […]
The bohemian city of Asheville has been one of our favorites in our travels. We’ve visited twice—in 2018 and 2019—and both times, had a blast. At only an hour away from our campground in Lake Toxaway, we were looking forward to a return visit. But with the ongoing pandemic (is this ever going to end?), […]
We like variety in our traveling adventures, from hiking in wild places to exploring cool towns and gourmet dining. I am so grateful that for our first trip out in 18 months, we’ve landed in a place that offers an abundance of things we enjoy. Granted, we’re still in a pandemic, and life is not […]
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