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William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum – Little Rock, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
At the Eastern end of President Clinton Avenue, you will find the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park. With…
Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail – Little Rock, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
The Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail begins in front of the Old State House in downtown Little Rock, and will…
Liberty Bell Replica at Arkansas State Capitol – Little Rock, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
The grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol proudly display several monuments and memorials paying homage to the history of the…
Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument – Little Rock, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument honors the bravery and courage of nine African-American Little Rock Central High School students…
Midnight in Memphis – Random Sights and Signs on Beale Street – Memphis, Tennessee – 12/01/2019
We started Alysia’s 20th Birthday right! By Walking in Memphis! So much music history, walking these streets… From WC Handy,…
Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail at Kelly Ingram Park – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail at Kelly Ingram Park
The Four Spirits Sculpture at Kelly Ingram Park Along the Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
The Four Spirits Sculpture at Kelly Ingram Park memorializes the lives lost during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15,…
Fall Foliage Hiking at Lake Jocassee – Devil’s Fork State Park – Salem, South Carolina – 11/19/2019
All the pretty colors! I don’t know why, but I can’t get enough of the blazing beauty of fall! All…
A Little Lakeside Fun – Lake Jocassee – Devil’s Fork State Park – Salem, South Carolina – 11/19/2019
In our quest to find more gems not too terribly far off our beaten path, we have discovered the stunning…
Beethoven Lives! – Brevard, North Carolina – 10/30/2019
Beethoven Lives! And he does it all over Brevard, North Carolina! Each summer, the city of Brevard hosts one of…
This… Is… SPARTA! – Sparta, Tennessee – 07/10/2019
Okay, maybe there are times we get a little silly after a long day in the car! But, hey, the…
Monterey Depot – Monterey, Tennessee – 06/20/2019
Trains are kind of a big deal to us. And it’s not uncommon for us to visit a handful of…
Random Shots in Downtown Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee – 06/20/2016
There’s always a whole lotta’ adventure going on in Nashville, Tennessee! Music City USA!
Windmill Dutch Imports Gifts & Food – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
Such a cute little shop that I’d never noticed before! It’s right next to our favorite restaurant, but tucked back…
The Glassblowing Shop – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
I have a peculiar obsession with glassblowing. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed collecting a variety of glasswork along…
The Gardens at BabyLand General Hospital – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
There’s plenty of cabbage in these here patches! But BabyLand General Hospital, Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids, also boasts…
BabyLand General Hospital Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids! – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
If you’re feeling nostalgic for the super cool toys of yesteryear… Or, if you are wanting to share a little…
Historic White County Courthouse Museum – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
This Historic Courthouse and Museum in the Downtown Square of Cleveland, Georgia is a beautifully maintained building and gorgeous surrounding…
I Choose Love Mural by Hektad – New York, New York – 05/15/2019
I Choose Love, always… And we LOVE this mural in between Little Italy and Chinatown, nestled amongst quaint coffee shops…
2 AM Times Square – New York, New York – 05/15/2019
The City That Never Sleeps, indeed! Bright Lights, Big City, it’s 2am in Times Square!
Cloud Gate at Millennium Park – Chicago, Illinois – 05/08/2019
We finally made it to The Bean! We’ve driven by Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, oh, probably a hundred times…
Chicago’s Chinatown Gateway – Chicago, Illinois – 05/06/2019
An evening in Chicago’s Chinatown, perusing awesome shops, eating the most incredible meal, and indulging in some boba tea, of…
Indiana State Capitol Building – Indianapolis, Indiana – 05/06/2019
Scratching another Capitol Building off the list ALWAYS makes for a good morning! The Indiana State Capitol was quite lovely,…
Saturday Morning Goats – Bogart, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Because EVERY Saturday morning should involve spending time on a Goat Farm with these precious little cuties! Oh, their little…
Cherokee Veterans Park – Cherokee, North Carolina – 03/20/2019
When driving through Cherokee, we often stop here, at Cherokee Veterans Park. It will always be a special place to…
Oconaluftee – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Cherokee, North Carolina – 03/20/2019
We celebrated a GREAT First Day of Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We drove from Gatlinburg, Tennessee…
Newfound Gap – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Newfound Gap, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
Newfound Gap, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a mountain pass situated at the border where Tennessee gives…
Alum Cave Trail – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
The First Day of Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an exquisite juxtaposition of warm sunshine, cool…
Hiking the Chimney Tops – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
In November 2016, something horrific happened that changed our lives forever here in Tennessee. Fire. Now, our Tennessee House is…
Highway 52 East – Alpine, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Sunshine and clear skies in the Upper Cumberland today! Woo Hoo! Definitely THE perfect day for taking the back roads…
Overton County Courthouse – Livingston, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Today was a bright, beautiful day on the Upper Cumberland, and it offered a rare moment that I had some…
UGA Baseball – Athens, Georgia – 02/23/2019
We are definitely a family of Baseball Lovers! It is our ultimate goal to get to a home game for…
Harry O’s Passyunk Gardens – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
Beautiful murals showcase Urban Community Gardening at the South Philly intersection where Passyunk meets Wharton. Harry O’s Passyunk Gardens were…
The Hustle and Bustle of Times Square – New York, New York – 12/12/2018
The magic of Times Square… The City that Never Sleeps!
Fun on the F Train – Carroll Gardens – Brooklyn, New York – 12/12/2018
Just doing a little of that morning coffee on the NYC Subway!
Random Shots Throughout the Chelsea Market – New York, New York – 12/11/2018
Christmas is a fabulous time to visit the Chelsea Market! So many seasonal gifts, and decorations… So many kinds of…
Iowa State Capitol – Des Moines, Iowa – 09/18/2018
We think all Capitol Buildings are phenomenal testaments to architectural design. There isn’t a single experience we’ve had in a…
Enjoying the Journey – Silverthorne, Colorado – 09/17/2018
Sometimes, a trip is about the destination. Sometimes, you can find even greater beauty just relaxing and enjoying the journey….
Grizzly Creek Trail at the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon – White River National Forest – Glenwood Springs, Colorado – 09/17/2018
What a stunning way to start the day with a sunrise over the Colorado River in the White River National…
Bonneville Salt Flats – Wendover, Utah – 09/15/2018
Chancing across the Bonneville Salt Flats and the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway was another unexpectedly awesome gem of a…
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park – Orick, California – 09/13/2018
Oh, the Redwoods are INCREDIBLE! This entire trip was about making Bucket List Items HAPPEN. From driving to the Arctic…
Musk Ox Farm & Museum – Palmer, Alaska – 8/17/2018
We were fortunate enough to see several Musk Ox in the wild, north of the Brooks Range, almost to Deadhorse,…
Crooked Creek Falls – Valdez, Alaska – 07/31/2018
Oh, there are SO many wonderful waterfalls to explore in the Valdez area of Alaska! Where the Chugach Mountain Range…
Salmon Fishing in Resurrection Creek – Hope, Alaska – 07/25/2018
This kid loves him some fishing, but hasn’t had a lot of opportunity to spend time with someone to help…
Junior Rangering in Anchorage – Alaska Public Lands Information Center – Anchorage, Alaska – 07/24/2018
The hub for all things National Park and Junior Ranger related in Anchorage is the Alaska Public Lands Information Center….
Mentasta Lake – Mentasta Lake, Alaska – 07/03/2018
No words needed. Just gorgeous.
The Arctic Ocean! – Tuktoyaktuk, NWT – 6/19/2018
Because, sometimes, you wake up and ask yourself, “Can you drive to the Arctic Ocean?” And, in fact, YOU CAN!…
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
As a self-proclaimed history buff, one of my absolute favorite activities is exploring a Living History Attraction. As a family,…
Downtown Winnipeg – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
I love just soaking up some of the local urban flavor, trying to capture as many random shots as I…
Welcome to Canada! – Pembina, North Dakota into Emerson, Manitoba along the Selkirk Highway! – 06/04/2018
After a few weeks in Minnesota, we’re ready to work away across Canada headed towards Alaska! Bring on the Canadian…
Bucky on Parade – Madison, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
Bucky on Parade was a public art event featuring 85 life-size Bucky Badger statues throughout Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin…
Crossing the Mackinac Bridge to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – 05/14/2018
A gorgeous day, indeed, to be crossing the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This bridge spans the…
Michigan State Capitol Building – Lansing, Michigan – 05/14/2018
One of Trillian’s favorite things to do is check out Capitol Buildings in each state. It is her personal goal…
Downtown Bell Buckle – Bell Buckle, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
Founded in 1852, Bell Buckle is a quintessential small Tennessee town with a thriving arts community, loads of fun shops,…
Bourbon Street Birthday – New Orleans, Louisiana – 01/06/2018
Just a few random shots meandering through New Orleans before the Joan of Arc Parade. Canal Street and Bourbon Street…
Florida State Capitol Building – Tallahassee, Florida – 12/14/2017
Hard to believe it’s December with such beautiful skies! But, we were absolutely grateful for the gorgeous weather while exploring…
Frybread Navajo Tacos at Chee’s Indian Store – Houck, Arizona – 10/27/2017
We first discovered the amazing experience of Indian Frybread in Cherokee, North Carolina on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Chee’s Indian…
Cadillac Ranch – Amarillo, Texas – 10/26/2017
Anytime we’re headed out west, we HAVE to stop by Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, just on the South Side…
Jump Splashing in the Gulf of Mexico – Gulf Breeze, Florida – 09/19/2017
After a fun day in Pensacola, we decided to get in a little beach time. Sun, sand, and a little…
National Naval Aviation Museum – Pensacola, Florida – 09/19/2017
If you’re ever in the Pensacola, Florida area, you’ll definitely want to check out the schedule for the Blue Angels….
Sunset Along the Gulf – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 09/14/2017
Just one of many gorgeous adventures we enjoyed while spending September in Gulf Shores, Alabama! More great ideas to come!…