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    3 Nights in Mammoth MT, CA
    LCR
    • Mar 31
    • 5 min

    3 Nights in Mammoth MT, CA

    Since we moved to San Diego we've heard locals rave about the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, located along the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range...
    48 Hours in Death Valley, CA
    LCR
    • Feb 3
    • 7 min

    48 Hours in Death Valley, CA

    One of the things that I love most about living in California is the unlimited access to breathtaking national parks. Death Valley is one...
    Updated Best & Worst of USA
    LCR
    • Aug 2, 2021
    • 18 min

    Updated Best & Worst of USA

    Over the last year, we have spent ten months on the road traveling 25,000 miles as we immersed ourselves in twenty-three states and over...
    2 Nights in Westlake Village, CA
    LCR
    • Aug 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    2 Nights in Westlake Village, CA

    As we wrap up our ten months on the road we wanted to end our USA road trip with a bang. We thought that two nights spent in total...
    1 Night in Pismo Beach, CA
    LCR
    • Jul 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    1 Night in Pismo Beach, CA

    After a not-so-great stop in San Francisco (I decided not to highlight our one-night stay there as we entered California from Bend,...
    3 Nights in Bend, OR
    LCR
    • Jul 28, 2021
    • 9 min

    3 Nights in Bend, OR

    Bend is a special place that offers abundant opportunities to enjoy nature through a plethora of trails and Alpine lakes while also...
    3 Nights in Montana
    LCR
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 10 min

    3 Nights in Montana

    Montana is one of those places I have always mysteriously been drawn to. I'm not sure where this innate attraction to the state comes...
    1 Night in Dayton, WA
    LCR
    • Jul 25, 2021
    • 5 min

    1 Night in Dayton, WA

    Have you ever heard of Dayton, WA? If you're like most people, chances are you haven't. I needed to find us a stop between Glacier...
    2 Nights in Mount Rushmore, SD
    LCR
    • Jul 21, 2021
    • 7 min

    2 Nights in Mount Rushmore, SD

    South Dakota is extremely underrated. The state not only houses Mount Rushmore but also majestic national parks, quirky little towns, and...
    24 Hours in Sioux Falls, SD.
    LCR
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 5 min

    24 Hours in Sioux Falls, SD.

    We wrongly had very low expectations of Sioux Falls as we pulled into the city. A stay here was simply meant to be a convenient stopover...
    2 Nights in Minneapolis, MN.
    LCR
    • Jul 18, 2021
    • 10 min

    2 Nights in Minneapolis, MN.

    I absolutely fell in love with the Land of 10,000 lakes. Minnesota is a picturesque state populated by some of the warmest and...
    2 Nights in Madison, WI.
    LCR
    • Jul 16, 2021
    • 9 min

    2 Nights in Madison, WI.

    The people in Madison are extremely friendly and easygoing, ready to strike up a conversation at any time. Despite the large...
    20 Hours in Chicago, IL.
    LCR
    • Jul 14, 2021
    • 5 min

    20 Hours in Chicago, IL.

    I totally messed up on this leg of the road trip by booking only a one-night stay in this incredible city. Coming from New York City, I...
    2 Nights in Grand Haven, MI.
    LCR
    • Jul 13, 2021
    • 8 min

    2 Nights in Grand Haven, MI.

    Grand Haven captures everything I have ever dreamt of when I catch myself longing for summer. This quintessential lake town is a dream...
    20 Hours in Cleveland, OH
    LCR
    • Jul 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    20 Hours in Cleveland, OH

    We hit Cleveland in a tizzy and stormed through the small downtown area engaging with as many sights and activities that could possibly...
    Favorite Old & New NYC Restaurants
    LCR
    • Jul 7, 2021
    • 12 min

    Favorite Old & New NYC Restaurants

    Our last three months living in New York as locals were spent revisiting our favorite restaurants while also discovering new ones. We...
    Best (and Worst) of the USA
    LCR
    • May 10, 2021
    • 15 min

    Best (and Worst) of the USA

    After nine months on the road exploring our gorgeous country, I am super excited to share with you my personal "best of" list. Please...
    1 Night in Knoxville, TN
    LCR
    • Apr 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    1 Night in Knoxville, TN

    After a long drive from New Orleans, we didn't have much energy left in us to explore Knoxville. From the quick drive through downtown...
    2 Nights in New Orleans, LA
    LCR
    • Apr 3, 2021
    • 7 min

    2 Nights in New Orleans, LA

    We decided to skip the typical tourist agenda while in New Orleans and instead experienced life as locals for the two wonderful nights we...
    3 Nights in Austin, TX
    LCR
    • Apr 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    3 Nights in Austin, TX

    They say "third time's a charm" and this well-used saying certainly applied during our third visit to Austin. The first time I visited...
    9 Nights in Santa Fe, NM
    LCR
    • Mar 29, 2021
    • 9 min

    9 Nights in Santa Fe, NM

    With each visit to Santa Fe, I become more enthralled with the city. On this third visit, there was still so much left to discover in...
    7 Nights in Flagstaff, AZ
    LCR
    • Mar 20, 2021
    • 10 min

    7 Nights in Flagstaff, AZ

    Flagstaff's proximity to Sedona, The Grand Canyon, Route 66, Coconino National Forest, Snowbowl Ski Mountain, and many other attractive...
    6 Weeks in San Diego, CA
    LCR
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 30 min

    6 Weeks in San Diego, CA

    A stop in San Diego during our road trip is one that truly changed our lives. We were so quickly mesmerized by the city's enchanting...
    1 Night in Las Vegas, NV
    LCR
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    1 Night in Las Vegas, NV

    We recently made a one night stop in Vegas on October 30, 2020, as we headed to Palm Springs. During that visit, we stayed at the...
    7 Nights in Snowmass, CO
    LCR
    • Jan 29, 2021
    • 10 min

    7 Nights in Snowmass, CO

    Pitkin County was under very strict Covid-19 restrictions before and during our arrival. All visitors were required to sign an affidavit...
    6 Nights in Deer Valley/Park City, UT
    LCR
    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 11 min

    6 Nights in Deer Valley/Park City, UT

    There is a slew of slopes to select from in our country and Deer Valley/Park City is surely a worthy selection for your next winter...
    Day Trip to Sundance & Salt Lake City
    LCR
    • Jan 19, 2021
    • 5 min

    Day Trip to Sundance & Salt Lake City

    During our so-far six months on the road, we will be spending a total of six weeks in Utah. From the southern region to its northern...
    7 Nights in Snowbird, UT
    LCR
    • Jan 15, 2021
    • 6 min

    7 Nights in Snowbird, UT

    Had you asked me previously if I'd enthusiastically plan a winter getaway for five weeks I'd say "hell no!". I made all these wrong...
    7 Nights in Jackson Hole, WY
    LCR
    • Jan 8, 2021
    • 16 min

    7 Nights in Jackson Hole, WY

    Jackson Hole is flowing with energy, even in the deepest of winter. I am obsessed with the rhythm of this town - it's insane food scene...
    5 Nights of Big Fun in Big Sky
    LCR
    • Jan 2, 2021
    • 9 min

    5 Nights of Big Fun in Big Sky

    Montana has always felt unattainable yet the state continuously held a spot on my bucket list for reasons unknown to me beyond an...
    16 Nights in Coeur d'Alene, ID. (8 Super Fun Things to do While Visiting)
    LCR
    • Dec 27, 2020
    • 15 min

    16 Nights in Coeur d'Alene, ID. (8 Super Fun Things to do While Visiting)

    Admittedly, Idaho was never on our radar. Ignorantly, we thought it was just a place where potatoes grow on never-ending farmland and as...
    5 Nights in Seattle, WA
    LCR
    • Dec 11, 2020
    • 11 min

    5 Nights in Seattle, WA

    When you hear that Seattle is one of the cloudiest cities be forewarned, this is no joke. The city bears 226 cloudy days per year and we...
    2 Nights in Port Angeles, WA
    LCR
    • Dec 7, 2020
    • 5 min

    2 Nights in Port Angeles, WA

    We weren't quite ready to peel away from the Pacific Northwest coastline after it won us over while we traveled in Oregon. I booked us a...
    Northern Oregon Coast, Best Towns & Sites to Visit
    LCR
    • Dec 6, 2020
    • 9 min

    Northern Oregon Coast, Best Towns & Sites to Visit

    The entire coast of Oregon overflows with non-stop breathtaking landscapes. From Brookings in the south to Astoria in the north, and...
    7 Nights in Portland, OR
    LCR
    • Dec 5, 2020
    • 11 min

    7 Nights in Portland, OR

    Portland surprised us with how much it has to offer. This little city in the Pacific Northwest packs a rather big punch. It provides...
    4 Nights on Coast of Oregon
    LCR
    • Nov 29, 2020
    • 13 min

    4 Nights on Coast of Oregon

    Whereas exploring Utah is like stumbling upon Mars, visiting the Oregon Coast is like finding Paradise. It is unimaginable that our...
    2 Nights in San Francisco, CA
    LCR
    • Nov 24, 2020
    • 11 min

    2 Nights in San Francisco, CA

    As we approached the Golden Gate Bridge I was filled with emotion. Crossing this iconic bridge was a huge reminder of how much ground we...
    2 Nights in Yosemite, CA
    LCR
    • Nov 22, 2020
    • 6 min

    2 Nights in Yosemite, CA

    We almost cancelled our stay in Yosemite because we wanted to extend our stay in Carmel by two more nights. Fortunately we convinced...
    6 Nights in Carmel, CA
    LCR
    • Nov 20, 2020
    • 7 min

    6 Nights in Carmel, CA

    It is possible that we found the place we would consider calling our new home. Carmel is paradise from every angle, on every corner and...
    What Not to Miss on the Pacific Coast Highway
    LCR
    • Nov 15, 2020
    • 4 min

    What Not to Miss on the Pacific Coast Highway

    We spent eight hours exploring what would normally be less than a five hour stretch on the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Barbara to...
    5 Nights in Santa Barbara, CA
    LCR
    • Nov 14, 2020
    • 8 min

    5 Nights in Santa Barbara, CA

    The last time I visited Santa Barbara was two decades ago. I am happy to report that it is just as beautiful as I remember. This coastal...
    2 Nights in Los Angeles, CA
    LCR
    • Nov 9, 2020
    • 8 min

    2 Nights in Los Angeles, CA

    I hate to admit it but our weekend in La La Land was La La Lackluster. The city, in my eyes, is a stark reminder of everything that is...
    7 Nights in Palm Springs, CA
    LCR
    • Nov 7, 2020
    • 7 min

    7 Nights in Palm Springs, CA

    I've always dreamt of visiting Palm Springs. We have explored many areas of California in the past but have never made it to this desert...
    One Night in Las Vegas, NV, What to do in Sin City With Kids
    LCR
    • Nov 1, 2020
    • 5 min

    One Night in Las Vegas, NV, What to do in Sin City With Kids

    The last time we visited Las Vegas with two other couples was quite a different experience than traveling here with our three children...
    Five Nights in St. George, UT
    LCR
    • Oct 30, 2020
    • 6 min

    Five Nights in St. George, UT

    Driving to the western part of Utah was a huge adventure. Along the way we encountered a mini snow storm and freezing temperatures that...
    Two Nights in Moab, UT
    LCR
    • Oct 26, 2020
    • 5 min

    Two Nights in Moab, UT

    After Telluride we decided to return to Utah knowing that there was still much left to explore and discover. The small town of Moab is a...
    6 Nights in Telluride, CO
    LCR
    • Oct 23, 2020
    • 8 min

    6 Nights in Telluride, CO

    Telluride was love at first sight. Within one hour of arriving, two of our children begged us to move here. For days they continued to...
    7 Nights in Lake Powell, UT
    LCR
    • Oct 17, 2020
    • 9 min

    7 Nights in Lake Powell, UT

    We have been fortunate enough to have taken some great traveling adventures over the years and have visited some pretty spectacular...
    2 Weeks in Santa Fe, NM
    LCR
    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 8 min

    2 Weeks in Santa Fe, NM

    It's almost impossible to peel away from Santa Fe. The sights and colors here connect me to the earth with every breath I take. There is...
    2 Nights in Marfa, TX
    LCR
    • Sep 29, 2020
    • 5 min

    2 Nights in Marfa, TX

    This art mecca is one of my favorite road trip stops yet. Knowing that we are part of a very small group of people that are lucky enough...
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