So far on our road trip, Shae and I have tended to complete our time in a state before moving on to the next one. That's changing in the first couple of months of 2020. We're starting off the new year in Mississippi and also need to be there mid-February, but don't want to … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks In Louisiana: What Should We Do?
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Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Shae doesn't like heights. She doesn't like missing out on the opportunity to experience something new either though, which is why she wanted to ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee with me. We'd originally planned to check out the Enchanted … [Read more...] about Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Christmas Town At Busch Gardens With Review Of Country Inn & Suites In Williamsburg, VA
If you've followed our blog for any length of time, you'll notice that Stephen does the reviews. I don't really want to and I'm sure I would get bored trying to meet the high standard he has set for us all. That being said, sometimes I go and do things without Stephen - shock! … [Read more...] about Christmas Town At Busch Gardens With Review Of Country Inn & Suites In Williamsburg, VA
25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Washington D.C. is surprisingly great if you're on a budget. It's not great when it comes to the cost of hotels, which led to our latest road trip mistake. When it comes to things to do though, it's excellent. The nation's capital is full of monuments, memorials, museums, … [Read more...] about 25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
4 Weeks In Mississippi: What Should We Do?
When planning out where we'll be staying on our road trip, I like to start looking at our accommodation options about 6-8 weeks ahead of time, even if I don't book them immediately. Well, I've gotten a little behind on that in recent months due to how busy things have been. … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks In Mississippi: What Should We Do?
4 Ways To Get Washington Monument Tickets – Including When It Seems Sold Out
Despite Shae and I visiting Washington D.C. a number of times in the past, we'd never been up 500 feet inside the Washington Monument. One of the main reasons for that is that it's been closed quite a lot in recent years, but it reopened again in September 2019. Before … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Get Washington Monument Tickets – Including When It Seems Sold Out
14 Fun Facts About The Washington Monument
Shae and I had visited Washington D.C. a number of times before our recent 12 day stay there as part of our 50 state road trip, but despite all those visits we'd never gone inside the Washington Monument. We'd seen it from the outside each time we'd visited; after all, it's … [Read more...] about 14 Fun Facts About The Washington Monument
Hiking At Dolly Sods Wilderness In West Virginia
Both before we visited West Virginia and while we were there, several people recommended that Shae and I go hiking at Dolly Sods Wilderness, a wilderness area in Monongahela National Forest. On our penultimate day in West Virginia, we finally made our way there and are glad we … [Read more...] about Hiking At Dolly Sods Wilderness In West Virginia
Some Radio Silence At The Green Bank Observatory In West Virginia
When you want to go to Green Bank Observatory, make sure you download your map beforehand. That's because Green Bank Observatory is in the center of the NRQZ (National Radio Quiet Zone) and the closer you get, the quieter it is. They work with the community to maintain as … [Read more...] about Some Radio Silence At The Green Bank Observatory In West Virginia
Hiking At Seneca Rocks In West Virginia
When asking for recommendations of things to do in West Virginia, one of the most commonly mentioned places was Seneca Rocks. Seneca Rocks is part of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. Shae and I visited Spruce Knob a couple of days beforehand and had … [Read more...] about Hiking At Seneca Rocks In West Virginia