Tag: weekend getaways
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Exploring Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park {Maine}
We brought my mom along and spent a few slow, golden days wandering the central coast of Maine, where autumn seemed to spill over everything. The leaves burned in shades of copper and gold, the rocky shoreline stretched out like something from a painting, and Acadia’s trails pulled us deeper into that crisp, salt-tinged air.…
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Music, Races, & Art- A Weekend Guide to Bristol {Tennessee & Virginia}
One of our favorite places for a weekend getaway is Bristol, a charming border town that quite literally sits in two states at once. At first glance, Bristol may seem unassuming, but spend a little time here and you’ll quickly discover a city rich in history, culture, and character. Bristol is best known for its…
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Historic Sites Around the Shoals {Alabama}
When we planned a last-minute trip to northern Alabama, our original goal was simple: visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller. But as soon as we started exploring, we realized the Shoals—this collection of towns along the Tennessee River—was full of surprises. From historic landmarks and quirky local sites to musical milestones, there’s so…
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Elephant Seals, Moonstones, & Tide Pools on the Central Coast {California}
It had been four years since my last trip to California. Some of my lifelong friends had moved to the Central Coast, settling in the quiet coastal town of Los Osos. Over the years they’ve become more like family, and being so far away from them had been harder than I expected. For months I…
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Oil History, Cowboy Icon, & Art Deco- Exploring Tulsa {Oklahoma}
Somewhere over the last few years, I became set on visiting Tulsa. Every time I looked at a map of the states I’ve traveled to, Oklahoma stood out as this glaring blank space—right in the middle of places I had already explored. So during a trip to Missouri to visit my in-laws, we decided to…
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Nature and History in Greenville {South Carolina}
Long weekends are made for family time, road trips, and the little detours that make travel memorable. On a recent trip to visit family in North Carolina, we decided to hop over the border for a day and explore the beautiful city of Greenville, South Carolina. I’d heard so many people describe Greenville as a…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Along The California Central Coast
Growing up I was really close with a couple who lived down the street from me. They became my other parents and were a major touchstone in my daily life. This friendship has been such a key part of me for the majority of my life. Everything changed though when my husband’s job would have…
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From Lights of Las Vegas to Red Rocks of St George {Nevada & Utah}
Our adventures have been a little sparse lately…or at least not nearly as much or as far as we would normally go. We have had a series of unfortunate events the last couple months, nothing terrible just a bunch of bumps in the road. But finally it seems that we are turning a corner as…
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Confederate Graves, Elvis, & Neon Pig- Take Me to Tupelo {Mississippi}
Not many people have heard of Tupelo in the northeast corner of Mississippi. But this city is home to some interesting history and it made for a great weekend getaway. We decided to take the slightly longer route that would have us following along the Natchez Trace. It may have taken longer but there is…
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Ghost Town, Cacti, & Desert Sun- A Weekend in Phoenix {Arizona}
I am not much for the heat. Because I am very prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, you can generally find me if not avoiding the heat then being selectively cautious with the time I spend in the heat. But in this case I made a huge exception when my friend in Arizona invited…