LCRMar 315 min3 Nights in Mammoth MT, CASince we moved to San Diego we've heard locals rave about the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, located along the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range...
LCRFeb 37 min48 Hours in Death Valley, CAOne of the things that I love most about living in California is the unlimited access to breathtaking national parks. Death Valley is one...
LCRAug 2, 202118 minUpdated Best & Worst of USAOver 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...
LCRAug 1, 20214 min2 Nights in Westlake Village, CAAs 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...
LCRJul 30, 20212 min1 Night in Pismo Beach, CAAfter a not-so-great stop in San Francisco (I decided not to highlight our one-night stay there as we entered California from Bend,...
LCRJul 28, 20219 min3 Nights in Bend, ORBend is a special place that offers abundant opportunities to enjoy nature through a plethora of trails and Alpine lakes while also...
LCRJul 26, 202110 min3 Nights in MontanaMontana is one of those places I have always mysteriously been drawn to. I'm not sure where this innate attraction to the state comes...
LCRJul 25, 20215 min1 Night in Dayton, WAHave 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...
LCRJul 21, 20217 min2 Nights in Mount Rushmore, SDSouth Dakota is extremely underrated. The state not only houses Mount Rushmore but also majestic national parks, quirky little towns, and...
LCRJul 19, 20215 min24 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...
LCRJul 18, 202110 min2 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...
LCRJul 16, 20219 min2 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...
LCRJul 14, 20215 min20 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...
LCRJul 13, 20218 min2 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...
LCRJul 11, 20213 min20 Hours in Cleveland, OHWe hit Cleveland in a tizzy and stormed through the small downtown area engaging with as many sights and activities that could possibly...
LCRJul 7, 202112 minFavorite Old & New NYC RestaurantsOur last three months living in New York as locals were spent revisiting our favorite restaurants while also discovering new ones. We...
LCRMay 10, 202115 minBest (and Worst) of the USAAfter nine months on the road exploring our gorgeous country, I am super excited to share with you my personal "best of" list. Please...
LCRApr 4, 20212 min1 Night in Knoxville, TNAfter a long drive from New Orleans, we didn't have much energy left in us to explore Knoxville. From the quick drive through downtown...
LCRApr 3, 20217 min2 Nights in New Orleans, LAWe decided to skip the typical tourist agenda while in New Orleans and instead experienced life as locals for the two wonderful nights we...
LCRApr 1, 20214 min3 Nights in Austin, TXThey say "third time's a charm" and this well-used saying certainly applied during our third visit to Austin. The first time I visited...
LCRMar 29, 20219 min9 Nights in Santa Fe, NMWith 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...
LCRMar 20, 202110 min7 Nights in Flagstaff, AZFlagstaff's proximity to Sedona, The Grand Canyon, Route 66, Coconino National Forest, Snowbowl Ski Mountain, and many other attractive...
LCRMar 11, 202130 min6 Weeks in San Diego, CAA 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...
LCRFeb 1, 20213 min1 Night in Las Vegas, NVWe 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...
LCRJan 29, 202110 min7 Nights in Snowmass, COPitkin County was under very strict Covid-19 restrictions before and during our arrival. All visitors were required to sign an affidavit...
LCRJan 22, 202111 min6 Nights in Deer Valley/Park City, UTThere 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...
LCRJan 19, 20215 minDay Trip to Sundance & Salt Lake CityDuring 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...
LCRJan 15, 20216 min7 Nights in Snowbird, UTHad 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...
LCRJan 8, 202116 min7 Nights in Jackson Hole, WYJackson 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...
LCRJan 2, 20219 min5 Nights of Big Fun in Big SkyMontana has always felt unattainable yet the state continuously held a spot on my bucket list for reasons unknown to me beyond an...
LCRDec 27, 202015 min16 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...
LCRDec 11, 202011 min5 Nights in Seattle, WAWhen 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...
LCRDec 7, 20205 min2 Nights in Port Angeles, WAWe 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...
LCRDec 6, 20209 minNorthern Oregon Coast, Best Towns & Sites to VisitThe entire coast of Oregon overflows with non-stop breathtaking landscapes. From Brookings in the south to Astoria in the north, and...
LCRDec 5, 202011 min7 Nights in Portland, ORPortland surprised us with how much it has to offer. This little city in the Pacific Northwest packs a rather big punch. It provides...
LCRNov 29, 202013 min4 Nights on Coast of OregonWhereas exploring Utah is like stumbling upon Mars, visiting the Oregon Coast is like finding Paradise. It is unimaginable that our...
LCRNov 24, 202011 min2 Nights in San Francisco, CAAs we approached the Golden Gate Bridge I was filled with emotion. Crossing this iconic bridge was a huge reminder of how much ground we...
LCRNov 22, 20206 min2 Nights in Yosemite, CAWe almost cancelled our stay in Yosemite because we wanted to extend our stay in Carmel by two more nights. Fortunately we convinced...
LCRNov 20, 20207 min6 Nights in Carmel, CAIt is possible that we found the place we would consider calling our new home. Carmel is paradise from every angle, on every corner and...
LCRNov 15, 20204 minWhat Not to Miss on the Pacific Coast HighwayWe spent eight hours exploring what would normally be less than a five hour stretch on the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Barbara to...
LCRNov 14, 20208 min5 Nights in Santa Barbara, CAThe 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...
LCRNov 9, 20208 min2 Nights in Los Angeles, CAI 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...
LCRNov 7, 20207 min7 Nights in Palm Springs, CAI'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...
LCRNov 1, 20205 minOne Night in Las Vegas, NV, What to do in Sin City With KidsThe last time we visited Las Vegas with two other couples was quite a different experience than traveling here with our three children...
LCROct 30, 20206 minFive Nights in St. George, UTDriving to the western part of Utah was a huge adventure. Along the way we encountered a mini snow storm and freezing temperatures that...
LCROct 26, 20205 minTwo Nights in Moab, UTAfter 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...
LCROct 23, 20208 min6 Nights in Telluride, COTelluride was love at first sight. Within one hour of arriving, two of our children begged us to move here. For days they continued to...
LCROct 17, 20209 min7 Nights in Lake Powell, UTWe have been fortunate enough to have taken some great traveling adventures over the years and have visited some pretty spectacular...
LCROct 9, 20208 min2 Weeks in Santa Fe, NMIt'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...
LCRSep 29, 20205 min2 Nights in Marfa, TXThis 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...