Tag: wanderlust
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RVing Through the Smokies: Celebrating 40 Years, High-Flying Adventures & Familiar Faces
Our latest RV adventure took us deep into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, where we settled into the peaceful Smokemont Campground—a quiet, tucked-away spot inside the national park that felt like a true escape. Surrounded by mossy trees, rushing creeks, and the soft glow of campfires, it was the perfect place to slow…
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Exploring the Heartland: From the Texas Panhandle to Alabama
Our journey across the Texas Panhandle began with a visit to the quirky and colorful Cadillac Ranch, just outside of Amarillo. This roadside art installation is one of those classic Route 66 stops you just have to see in person. Ten Cadillacs, half-buried nose-first in a row, covered in layers of spray paint left by…
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Riding the Rails, Red Rocks, and Roadside Art: A Journey from Durango to Santa Fe
There’s something timeless about traveling through the Four Corners region — that sweep of red rock, pine forest, and high desert air that makes every mile feel like a discovery. On our latest adventure, we started in Durango, Colorado, hopped aboard a historic steam train to Silverton, explored the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde…
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Jasper National Park: Wild Beauty and Resilience in the Canadian Rockies
The drive from Banff to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway is one of those rare stretches of road where every turn makes you gasp. Glaciers spill down from rugged peaks, turquoise lakes shimmer beside the highway, and waterfalls tumble in the distance. It’s more than just a drive—it’s an experience that feels like traveling through…
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Exploring Banff and Yoho National Parks in the Canadian Rockies
Our adventure through the Canadian Rockies brought us to one of the most beautiful corners of North America: Banff and Yoho National Parks. The combination of turquoise lakes, towering peaks, and endless trails made this trip unforgettable—and a little wild too. Camping at Lake Louise We set up camp at the Lake Louise Campground, a…
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From North Dakota to Canada: Wild Horses, Storms, and Riverfront Views
Leaving the Black Hills of South Dakota behind, we set our sights on North Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The drive carried us into wide-open prairie landscapes, where the sky seemed to stretch forever. Our reward for the journey? A park alive with wildlife and rugged scenery that made us feel like we’d stepped…
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Black Hills Adventures with Friends
Sometimes the best trips aren’t about packing in all the big attractions—they’re about slowing down, catching up with friends, and enjoying the moment. Our time in South Dakota’s Black Hills was exactly that: a mix of iconic sights, local experiences, and plenty of porch time with friends who call this stunning region home. A Stop…
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Arches National Park Adventure: Family Time, Red Rock Wonders, and an Unexpected Journey Home
Arches National Park has always been on our bucket list, and this time we had the joy of experiencing it with our youngest daughter, Lydia. There’s something magical about sharing the breathtaking landscapes of Utah with family, and Arches delivered in every way imaginable. We camped inside the park at Devils Garden Campground, which gave…
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From Red Rock to City Streets: Capitol Reef to Salt Lake City
After our time in Capitol Reef National Park, we discovered the perfect mix of wild beauty, small-town charm, and city highlights before heading north to welcome our daughter Lydia to the adventure. BLM Camping Beneath the Stars We chose to stay on nearby BLM land instead of the park campground, and it turned out to…
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RV Camping in Joshua Tree: Tips, Trails, and Stunning Views
California Adventures & Family Connections! This week’s video takes us on an exciting road trip to sunny California, first stop: the one and only Joshua Tree National Park! 🌵⛰️ We hiked scenic trails, scrambled over epic rock formations, and tracked down the perfect spot to watch the sun melt into the desert horizon. Spoiler alert:…
Garlands on the GO 