01 Jun Five tips to make your national park visit better
Crater Lake mesmerizes. Some consider it the most beautiful body of water on the planet. It’s 1,953 feet deep and holds the world record for...
10 May Hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We’re fortunate to live just a couple hours drive from the Great Smoky Mountains, site of the most-visited national park in America. Its more than...
10 May Our five favorite North Carolina wineries
My wife and I combine two of our favorite hobbies into one day: hiking and wine tasting. We trek in the morning and explore a...
09 May A non-golfer’s day at the Masters Golf Tournament
I wish I could golf and score under 100. Or even come close to 100. Maybe more practicing and playing can get me there, but...
08 May A random stop turns into one of our favorite Maine things
Traveling Highway 1 from Freeport (home of L.L. Bean) to Boothbay Harbor (a remote fishing village turned tourist hot spot), the Wandering Roses stopped in...
19 Apr Bicycling in the Florida Keys – Overseas Heritage Trail
I love the Florida Keys. I love to bike. So what better way to celebrate my 59th birthday than a bike adventure from Key Largo...
05 Apr Utah’s short weird amazing Toadstools Trail
Have you ever been surprised, when your jaw literally drops and your eyes figuratively pop out of their sockets? Mine did at the end of...
30 Mar Where the locals eat in Key West
Even in popular destinations, it’s possible to get away from the crowds and uncover hidden gems where locals and savvy travelers enjoy better food at...
21 Mar Preparing for the unexpected
Travel planning is exciting. You may think you have it all covered. Accommodations? Check. Itinerary? Done. You’ve researched everywhere to eat, explore and enjoy. However,...
09 Feb A side of San Francisco you’ve never seen
We like to start out in any new city with a small group walking tour. It’s a great way to get oriented to a new...