San Francisco in One Weekend
Heading to San Francisco soon and looking for the perfect weekend itinerary? The city has so much to offer that it can be quite stressful to cram it all into just a couple of days. Read the helpful articles on…
The Best Things To Do In Islamorada
When you think of the Florida Keys, a few things usually come to mind. Gorgeous turquoise waters, a Caribbean climate, margaritas, and dozens of tiny remote islands chained together by a long highway. All of these are enough to convince…
Exploring Jay Cooke State Park In Minnesota
When we aren’t traveling around the United States, we do our best to take advantage of the many opportunities in Minnesota to get out and enjoy nature. Minnesota has over 70 state parks, ranging from vast grasslands and prairies to…
The 7 Best Things To Do In Hot Springs National Park
Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas lies one of the more unique towns in the Deep South. Hot Springs, Arkansas, really has a lot to boast about. Not only is it one of the larger towns in Arkansas,…
The Ultimate Road Trip To The Black Hills Of South Dakota
If any of you are like us, you’re starting to dream of traveling again once it is safe to do so. Breathing open air, surrounded by nature, while daily worries momentarily dissipate. If you're thinking of buying a motorhome for…
The 4 Best Things To Do In Custer State Park, South Dakota
We're always so excited whenever we go on outdoor adventures. Our latest adventure took us to Custer State Park in South Dakota. Custer State Park is a beautiful gem nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. From hiking to…
National Parks #1 and #2: Badlands and Wind Cave National Park
As far back as I can remember I have loved South Dakota. I visited once when I was much younger prior to traveling there in May 2016, and I must say it was just as amazing this time around. While some of our adventures were similar to what I did when I was younger, a few of the experiences were brand new; others renewed my appreciation for the beauty of this country.
Des Moines’ Hidden Gem
For Brian’s birthday this past year, instead of getting a gift I wasn’t sure he would use, I decided to create a memory he wouldn’t forget. When exploring options for what we could do, my primary focus was on cars. I had heard of Exotic Dream Drive-type events before, but we don’t have anywhere in Minnesota where they occur, and they seem to be rarely held in the upper Midwest. However, the weekend right before his birthday, there was set to be an event with Dream Drive Exotics at Iowa Speedway. So, I seized the opportunity, booked us both for the event (Brian had a considerably greater number of laps than I did though), and off we went.