Perhaps it's my childhood filled with trips to Disney World, Disneyland, and other theme parks, but I like a national park with a well-themed tour. After lots of time hiking across the country in the rugged deserts of Canyonlands, Arches, …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Back to the Beginning in San Diego, California
We set out on a cross-country journey several years ago with the intention of seeing America. We wanted the boys to experience the splendor of the national parks and spend some time swimming, hiking, and playing the way we did …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Hiking with Cougars in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
On a trip that keeps delivering superlatives, it's hard to maintain high expectations. The best barbecue. The best star gazing. The best lake. We wondered what benchmark Guadalupe Mountains National Park would set for us. As it turns out, this …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: Magic Medicine in Grand Canyon National Park
Our trip to the Grand Canyon was wonderful, but it took an unexpected turn that was solved with ... magic?
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First Anniversary Road Trip: Canada and Niagara Falls
With our tenth anniversary coming up this year, I'm growing nostalgic. Yes, I've said that Angela and I consciously based our relationship on travel. Yes, you've read the story about our incredible fifth anniversary trip to Spain, Gibraltar, and Morocco. …
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Lavender Cupcakes and the End of the Shiplap Era at Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas
After a fun weekend of weird adventures in Austin, Texas, my friend Leah and I hit the road for a day trip to Waco, home of Chip and Joanna Gaines's Magnolia Market. As we were driving up I-35, I received …
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Cross-Country Road Trip: What Happens in Vegas Stays in the ER
The first time I went to Las Vegas, Nevada, it was for a work conference. I wasn't sure if I'd ever make it back to visit again, so I wanted to make the most of it while I had the …
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