Just a Walk in the Park
For most of my life, I was an inside person. I cringed at the mention of doing anything outdoors. In 2009, I was 34 years old and hadn’t…
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Springfield’s Lincoln- 3 Places You Need to See!
Ever wondered how the most beloved President in American history came to be? Why is he so fascinating? Find out in Springfield, Illinois, a hotbed of Lincoln history…
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Holy Karst! Cathedral Caverns is Amazing!
Two years ago, we drove from Tennessee to New Mexico to visit as many of the state’s National Park sites as we could in 10 days. One of…
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Best Served on the Rocks- Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is best served on the rocks! I set out to sample 5 of the most popular “Rocks” in Joshua Tree in one day. Here’s…
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Far From Boring-Day 1 in Joshua Tree
I’ll admit, Joshua Tree wasn’t even in my top 20 parks to visit when I started creating my grand wish list years ago. The one person I knew…
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Bees in Joshua Tree- Just a Little Peace and Privacy, Bees! 🐝
I drink a lot of water when I hike. Dehydration ain’t no joke! When I plan hikes, I scout restrooms on the park map before I get there.…
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Mother Truckin’- Oklahoma to New Mexico
Route 66- hailed as the mother of all Roads. 2,278 miles of everlasting appeal. Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, and Chuck Berry put it to music. Later, The…
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