Backpacking Gear We Love
One of our family’s favorite ways to explore nature is to put on a backpack and hit the trails. Our first family backpacking trip was in California with some dear friends. It was an experience we will forever remember. We do a lot of hiking, so we love to be able to...
Airline Pilot Gift Guide
These gifts are all great for the practical “only want things I can use” pilot, but I will also share some fun gifts as well. Check out my gift guide for family travelers. All coffee drinkers need a great coffee tumbler! We have one of these Contigo mugs and...
Gift Guide for Family Travelers
(Originally posted November 2017. Updated November 2024.) Our family loves to travel. But a part of our love comes from being prepared with the correct gear. As a former flight attendant married to a pilot we like to pack light but not forget any of the essentials....
9 Things to Know When Visiting the Peabody Ducks in Memphis, TN
Located off Union Avenue in Memphis, The Peabody Hotel has been housing guests since 1869. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. But many people come through those beautiful glass doors and never see the inside of a hotel room. In the lobby, you can find...
Step Back in Time: Vintage Schoolhouses Turned Vacation Getaways
Who says schoolhouses can’t turn into vacation homes!!! One of my hobbies is looking on VRBO for vacation homes. I enjoyed doing a post on airplanes that are now VRBOs. The most popular post on my blog is a quick read to give you an overview of staying at a VRBO. ...
Lone Duck Campground: Cascade, Colorado
In 2022, my family took a trip to Colorado Springs, CO. We were traveling in our camper, so we booked a week's stay at the Lone Duck Campground. We loved it, and think it is an amazing place for families. Lone Duck has so many great things about it! Some of the...
Embracing Nature at the Drive-Thru Tree: A Journey Through California’s Iconic Landmarks
I am a lover of the outdoors. Trees, nature, fresh air… it's all necessary for happiness in my world. (I do wish we could avoid snakes though!) Getting to go with my family to visit the Redwoods was a dream come true. There are so many things to see and do. So...
Sky High Stays: Explore the World of Airplane-Themed VRBOs!
We have stayed at some pretty awesome VRBO properties in the past. When we start planning trips I love looking at the different options for places to stay. I have come across castles, and even found some pretty epic boats. Check out these posts on past properties we...
Take An Out Of This World Trip to The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
Nestled in the Northern part of Alabama is one of our state’s most prized locales. As a kid I remember going to Huntsville's US Space and Rocket Center on school field trips and on family trips during the summer. Living only 3 hours away meant we made the trip enough...
Camping at Lake McConaughy: Exploring Nebraska’s Oasis
Would you believe me if I told you that I went to the beach in Nebraska? Or would you assume I was off my rocker and couldn’t find this beautiful state on a map? Truth is, we did find a beach in Nebraska. A beautiful beach… with no sharks, no jellyfish, no red flag...