Have you ever been to a place that immediately whisk you away into mystical serenity? That’s what you experience at Hovenweep National Monument. I first visited this magical spot right after my brother passed away in late May 2016. I guess a stop at a place with “weep” in the name on a trip … Continue reading
As a fan of road trips, I’ve stopped at my fair share of rest areas. Some have great views and some…well, they’ve seen better days. I’ve been to some of the top rest stops in America including South of the Border and the original Buc-ee’s. Yes, they’re huge, touristy, and usually packed, but they’re must … Continue reading
In the East Tennessee town of Rogersville, you’ll step back in time to an era gone by. It’s almost like time has stood still for decades in this small town. My mom and I were retracing some family roots last Thanksgiving and spent a couple of nights in Rogersville where many of the buildings date … Continue reading
Needing to retreat to a cabin in the words for a couple of days to tackle some writing, I headed to one of my favorite destinations – Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. I found the perfect cabin on HomeAway. My cabin of choice was Mabel’s Cabin at L.R. Taylor Estes Park Vacation Cabins. … Continue reading
They’re thunderous, icy cold, majestic, and magnificent. Niagara Falls should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. For over 12,000 years dating back to the end of the last glacial period, the water has roared over the falls in a breath-taking geological landscape. What makes them unforgettable is the amount of water plummeting over the crest … Continue reading
It’s Joshua Tree National Park’s most dangerous hike. Not because of the extreme heat, rattlesnakes, or rugged terrain, but because of the “teddy bear” cactus. It sounds cuddly, but it’s not. You are literally surrounded by cacti in the Cholla Cactus Garden. It’s one of the shortest hikes in Joshua Tree, but could easily be … Continue reading
There’s a ghost town in Colorado that draws me in every time I drive by. It’s Independence Ghost Town. It’s almost as if an old miner is sitting on a porch of one of the buildings calling to me to come stay awhile and hear his stories. A little eerie, yes, but as you explore … Continue reading
Blowing Rock in North Carolina is special to me. As a child, it was the first place my parents let me pack my own suitcase…which of course included everything from a bathing suit to a coat so I’d be ready for anything. Two things I love about Blowing Rock – it’s legend and the fact … Continue reading
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