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 …
A Rare Trip North
Hiking
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 …
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 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 …
Eclipse Trip Leg 9–Kansas City to Branson
Where We Stayed Next, we drove southeast to Branson, Missouri. So far on this trip, we’ve driven through Texas hill country and some of the …
Eclipse Trip Leg 7 — Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
From Fort Worth, we drove almost due north to Oklahoma City. I did not expect to see so many wind turbines! We barely saw any …
That “State Park Weekend” Mood
Fancy amenities have their time and place, but when you’re desperate for a relaxing state park weekend, Falls Lake’s Rolling View Campground fits the bill. …