The Gator Chateau is a worthy stop when you're in Louisiana - especially if you find yourself on I-10. It's free, fun and a great rest stop with information, restrooms and a park to stretch your legs. Even better? It's dog-friendly, which we didn't realize on our first visit … [Read more...] about Visiting The Gator Chateau In Jennings, Louisiana
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6 Days In Lake Charles, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
If you've followed our 50 state road trip for any length of time, you'll know that we're not doing it very efficiently. That's the case not only when it comes to traveling from state to state but also when traveling within a state. That happened again during our time in … [Read more...] about 6 Days In Lake Charles, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Baton Rouge, Shae, Truffles and I headed an hour west to stay for a week in Lafayette. There was a lot of interesting stuff to learn while there, as well as some tasty food, so we had a great week there. Here's everything that we got up to in … [Read more...] about Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Our Week In Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Our first stop in Louisiana was Baton Rouge for a week. Our time in Louisiana's state capital was fairly low key due to work and bad weather, but we did find some fun and great food in between. Here's a quick recap of what we got up to in Baton Rouge. Otter Swim At Barn Hill … [Read more...] about Our Week In Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
You Otter Try This – Otter Swim & Tour At Barn Hill Preserve In Louisiana
I know, I know, I say it every time I meet a new animal but... BEST DAY EVER! I went for an Otter Swim at Barn Hill Preserve in Ethel, Louisiana (about 30 miles north of Baton Rouge). You get a 2-hour tour of the preserve and then have an hour-long otter swim experience - it's … [Read more...] about You Otter Try This – Otter Swim & Tour At Barn Hill Preserve In Louisiana
Llama Trekking Near Knoxville, TN With The Wandering Llamas
I think this might be one of the best Christmas gifts I've gotten in a looong time... and I get some amazing presents each year. We went llama trekking with The Wandering Llamas LLC an hour outside of Knoxville, TN. It's $50 per person and you get two hours of llama trekking … [Read more...] about Llama Trekking Near Knoxville, TN With The Wandering Llamas
Watching The Peabody Ducks March At The Peabody Memphis Hotel
When asking for ideas of things to do in Tennessee, one of the most common suggestions we received was to go see the Peabody Ducks at the Peabody Memphis hotel. Shae and I had never heard of this experience before, so when we saw that it's a parade where ducks walk up a red … [Read more...] about Watching The Peabody Ducks March At The Peabody Memphis Hotel
Horseback Riding With Mountain Trail Rides In Davis, WV
When we were heading to Texas, I really wanted to go horseback riding. This was actually a surprising revelation. I love to look at and pet horses, particularly their noses, but I'm not much one for riding them. I went to a summer camp every year as a child and rode horses, … [Read more...] about Horseback Riding With Mountain Trail Rides In Davis, WV
Visiting The Virginia Zoo In Norfolk, Virginia
If you're a regular reader than you know that we love a good zoo. It needs to be safe and reputable for the animals in its care, but we feel they're a valuable resource for learning about animals and for animal conservation around the world. During my recent hometown takeover … [Read more...] about Visiting The Virginia Zoo In Norfolk, Virginia
Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
My birthday is basically my favorite day of the year. I'm pretty much always treated well by Stephen but on my birthday, I'm the absolute queen. This year I had requested some sort of animal experience (shocking, I know), and happened to hint quite strongly at the opportunity … [Read more...] about Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo