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Lookout Mountain surprised me, disappointed me, & enthralled me – exactly what a successful tourist trap should do!
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Amy B
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: A Date with History
As I prepared to visit Jackson’s Hermitage, I felt a wide range of emotions. We look back on Jackson’s presidency and judge, but should we?
Amy B
Dec 5, 20214 min read
Illinois: Land of the Free (Parks)
The next stage of my adventure begins, but before I can reach warm weather, I must brave southern Illinois!
Amy B
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Roswell, NM: Not What I Expected
There are some places that, if you’re in the area, you just have to stop. Roswell, New Mexico is definitely one of those places.
Amy B
Mar 12, 20212 min read
Mind-bending White Sands
Have your eyes said, “I know what that is!” but your brain is like, “I don’t think that's right"? That’s how it felt at White Sands Park.
Amy B
Mar 8, 20213 min read
The Captivating Carlsbad Caverns
Aren’t caves so cool? Heading to New Mexico I knew I needed to go to Carlsbad Caverns, because they were some pretty amazing caves.
Amy B
Feb 26, 20214 min read
Davis: A Town, a Fort, & a State Park
My final stay in Texas was Davis Mountain State Park. Without a clue about the park or area, I was excited to explore another TX state park.
Amy B
Feb 15, 20213 min read
Realities of an RV Life
I’ve lived in my RV for 9 weeks. Many things have made my time so far both amazing & terrifying. But what does this life really look like?
Amy B
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Along the Rio Grande
"Big Bend Ranch State Park is the prettiest drive in Texas,” according to locals. I just had to brave the 'big hill' to see it.
Amy B
Feb 9, 20211 min read
A Ghost Town & A Graveyard
Down the road from Big Bend is the small town of Terlingua. Now mostly a base for tourist it once claimed a booming mining town.
Amy B
Feb 4, 20213 min read
Big Bend: Mountains & Valleys
After a first day in Big Bend where I had to shift plans due to a missed turn, day two I made sure I knew exactly where to go.
Amy B
Feb 3, 20214 min read
Big Bend: Rivers & Canyons
As I entered Big Bend I could barely keep my eyes on the road as the descending sun & fluffy clouds put the mountains into stark relief.
Amy B
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Palo Alto: History Comes Alive
Brownsville was never on my list of “Places to Visit.” I took the opportunity, however, to stop at the Palo Alto Battlefield National Park.
Amy B
Jan 24, 20213 min read
Sunny South Padre Island
When people heard I was heading to south Texas, they told me: “you have to go to South Padre Island.” I’m not one to ignore good advice.
Amy B
Jan 18, 20212 min read
I think I'll Retire in Brownsville. . .
As part of my “Escape from Winter” Plan, I drove as far south as Texas goes: Brownsville. I was not fully prepared for what I found.
Amy B
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Beachside & Bicycle Rides
When Mother Nature decided to bless Texas with a cold snap, I headed south to the gulf for some sand, sun, and surf.
Amy B
Jan 6, 20213 min read
New Year at Inks Lake Park
A small gem tucked amidst the smattering of parks along the Colorado River, I stumbled upon Inks Lake State Park purely by happenstance.
Amy B
Jan 4, 20213 min read
Leaving the Nest
My original plan after Christmas in Texas had been to head east, but Mother Nature stuck her nose in, so I decided to head south
Amy B
Dec 30, 20201 min read
Christmas in Texas
There is something magical about a quaint small town main street; add Christmas into the mix and you can find something special.
Amy B
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Edison Coffee, A Bright Spot in Flower Mound
I love coffee. The ritual, the flavor, and the experience of sipping it in the morning. As I travel, I plan on discovering local roasters.
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