Travel Blog Posts
Smoky Mountain Shenanigans in Pigeon Forge, TN
Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a hidden gem that has something for everyone. This touristy town might be small, but don’t let…
Asheville Adventures: Rainy Rides, Regal Estates and Riding the Rapids
From arts and architecture to hills and history, Asheville has a little something for everyone. As part of our North Carolina trip, I definitely didn’t want to miss the iconic…
The Awesome Outer Banks, North Carolina
While we have visited our son and granddaughter in North Carolina several times over the last 5 years, we’ve somehow managed to miss the Outer Banks. Clearly, our navigation skills…
Richmond, VA: From Horror Icon to Capital of Confederacy
When you spend most of your life in Arizona, it feels weird to think of Virginia as part of the South. I mean, it’s technically in the upper half of…
Southern West Virginia: Take Me Home Country Roads
Take me home, country roads… Did you know John Denver’s hit song may actually have been about westERN Virginia, not West Virginia. After all, most of Blue Ridge Mountains and…