Guess what? The best place to see bears in North Carolina is NOT the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but rather in the coastal region. In fact, the Albemarle peninsula has the highest density of black bears in North...
Going Outside Inn with Greybeard Rentals in Black Mountain
Mid-Century Modern decor meets outdoor living in this Greybeard Rentals cabin called Outside Inn! It is near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway and is the perfect spot to getaway and see some leaf-peeping! ...
Things to Do While Staying in Fort Myers Florida
No one was more surprised than me to discover how much I enjoyed the Fort Myers area in Florida. It was a stopover between our time in the Orlando area and arriving in Key West. Mr. Misadventures said, “there...
Southwest Road Trip Itinerary – 10 days in and out of Las Vegas
The Southwest region of the United States is by far one of the most iconic areas of the country and perfect for a road trip. Not only is this a bucket list trip for many people outside of the...
Adventures in the Outer Banks – Flexible Travel Planning with Expedia
My Outer Banks trip planned using the Expedia site and app which gave me the best trip planning flexibility. Use it to plan your trip, make changes on the fly, and keep an itinerary of your trip so you...
Best Road Trip Songs: Theme Songs for Your Trip to (or through) Arizona
With wide-open spaces and stunning scenery at every turn, Arizona is the perfect state for a road trip. Climates range from the sunny Sonoran desert in the south to the high-elevation Kaibab plateau in the north. So, no matter...
Things to do while Staying near Zion National Park
The Southwest corner of Utah is one of the most beautiful areas of the United States. We’ve visited the area around Zion National Park several times, including a trip in the spring and one to Zion National Park in...
Alstrom Point – Camping Above Lake Powell
You may not have heard of Alstrom Point, but chances are, you’ve seen photos of it. This scenic spot overlooks Lake Powell and is one of the coolest camping spots in Utah. If you have 4WD capabilities and want...
20 Best Things To Do in Nevada
Nevada is an arid state known for its sprawling deserts, gambling, and relaxed rules. And when most people hear about Nevada, they probably think about Las Vegas with its neon lights, big casinos – and not much else. While...
Visit Tucson Arizona
Why visit Tucson Arizona? It all begins with the food. Then add in outdoor activities, festivals and history - you can easily create your own experience! I know. Because I have!...
The 50 Best Day Trips from Phoenix
After living in Phoenix a couple of years now I can tell you that I have become a bit of an expert on day trips from Phoenix! We live in the United States fifth largest city but it is...
Staycation AZ – The Hermosa Inn
Staycation AZ - The Hermosa Inn. To beat the heat you've got to staycation AZ! One great spot in the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area is the beautiful The Hermosa Inn which is the perfect escape all year round. You will...