We almost stayed home this weekend. We were worried about flooded roads, setting up in pouring rain, and power outages. I’m so glad we went …
Aiken and the Ocean
A Rare Trip North
We don’t often drive north. When we do, Virginia is about as far as we go. Between the potholes and the inevitable traffic, the roads …
Welcome to the Family, Aiken!
This camping trip was a special one. Not because of the destination, but because of the company. We welcomed Aiken to the family last week, …
Rivers and Roller Coasters
This weekend we took a quick trip to Virginia. In this post, we’ll tell you about a scenic, dog-friendly hike, review Richmond North/Kings Dominion KOA, …
Walking Distance to the Beach!
Yes, we’ve already written a post about Myrtle Beach (two in fact). However, this trip was shorter and was all about the state park. Read …
One Weekend; Two Zoos
This is the first trip we’ve taken without Max, so everyone is feeling a little out of sorts. We explored some new hiking trails, walked …
They Are Never with Us Long Enough
We knew it was coming. You were almost 14 years old. You were recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Knowing that didn’t make it any easier to …
New Adventures at Jordan Lake
We’ve been to Jordan Lake multiple times (one day I’ll count). This time we tried something new and found kid-friendly and dog-friendly hiking options less …
Eclipse Trip Leg 12–Memphis to Crossville
We have reached the last leg of our three-week eclipse trip. From Memphis, we have about 760 miles to get back to Raleigh. We drove …
Eclipse Trip Leg 11–Little Rock to Memphis
We are almost at the end of our trip. During this leg, we began the trip east toward Memphis, which is the last city we …