10 Things to Do in South Dakota (Other Than Visit Mount Rushmore)

The main reason we love road trips is because they are often much more about the unexpected than they are … Read More

Deadwood and the Black Hills of South Dakota

Years ago, on a road trip from Virginia to Colorado, we paused briefly in St. Louis to see the famous … Read More

Mount Rushmore: A Day at an Iconic American Landmark

Fortunately, Adam and I are morning people. Being morning people has provided some clear advantages to us during our vacations … Read More

2021 Travel Year In Review

Another year in the books! 2021 was definitely an upgrade from the abysmal travel year of 2020, but as another … Read More

Crazy Horse Memorial: Visiting (What Will Be) the Largest Sculpture in the World

In the 1930s, Dorothy Hustead lay awake listening to the sounds of cars driving past her husband’s small drug store, … Read More

Wall Drug: Ice Water and Americana in South Dakota

The year was 2008. Adam and I had set off from Virginia toward our destination of Portland, Oregon, by way … Read More

8 Lesser-Known Tourist Sites to Visit in the United States

There is little in my world more satisfying than planning a trip. I love the research, the note taking, the … Read More