Fog n’ Fun on Mackinac Island
It may be foggy out, but we're ready for an adventure on Mackinac Island. This 3.8 square mile island has ...
Rockin’ & Rollin’ In The Hall Of Fame!
It's only rock & roll... but I like it! So put another dime in the jukebox baby, cause today we're ...
Niagara Falls Pt 2 – Oh Canada!
Now that we've seen the falls from the American side, it's time to check them out from Canada! ...
Oh Canada… We Do Like Your Chocolate.
Starting our day of right (at least in Canada) We're on our way to grab a quick (and sugary) breakfast, ...
Niagara Fall Pt 1 – USA!
Everyone's heard of Niagara Fall, which is why we're making it a stop on our road trip! It's the first ...
Zipline Adventures In Upstate New York
Hoping to zip the longest line in the United States we're here in upstate New York! Unfortunately... the lifts to ...
Vermont’s Only Floating Bridge
Why are we at Vermont's Only Floating Bridge!?!? Because it's cool, that's why! ...
Rock of Ages! (Not The Musical)
Ever wonder what it takes to produce world class granite sculptures? I hope so! -- If that answer is yes, ...
All Dogs Do Go To Heaven!
Nestled in the hills of Vermont is a small congregation... not of people, but of dogs. Hang with us as ...
The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park
Eroding over the course of 25,000 years as the North American ice sheet was melting is this granite pothole of ...
Easternmost Point of USA…. and Canada
Not originally part of our plan, we're calling an audible and driving to the Eastern point in the USA! Tommy's ...
Maine Lobster and More!
One of the first things we think of when we hear Maine is lobster! Surprisingly, not many restaurants are serving ...
Acadia National Park 3: Bubble Rock Hike
Acadia National Park is loaded with hiking trails. Today we'll be hiking the Bubble Rock trail. It's just a little ...
Acadia National Park 2: Cadillac Mountain Sun Views
Ever wonder where you can view the first sunrise in the United States? Well, one location is right here in ...
Acadia National Park 1: The Coast of Maine
Located along the coast of Maine is the beautiful Acadia National Park. We're setting up camp and getting ready to ...
Portland Head Light – Maine
We're not in Oregon, we're in Cape Elizabeth, Maine; at the Portland Head Light! Even with all the technologies provided ...
Visiting The “Pilgrim State” – Plymouth Rock
An evening in Boston, followed by a day in Plymouth! We're not really sure what to expect in Plymouth, other ...
Rhode Island’s Little Italy
The last of the 13 colonies to become a state. Rhode Island covers an area of 1,214 square miles, making ...
Marvelous Mystic Seaport
Founded in 1929, the Mystic Seaport was created to preserve the artifacts and culture of seafaring. This 19 acre museum ...
Kingda Ka!! – Six Flags
Who's not excited to ride roller coasters!?!? I know there are some people who can easily pass on being launched ...
New York, New York!
We're ready to enjoy some sunshine and test our driving skills while visiting this amazing city! Can you believe how ...
On The Road Day 79 – Old Friend And A Van Repair
Mile 15,212 of our road trip!! That's a lot of miles and we can hardly believe it! Fortunately we're here ...
The Sky’s The Limit
Today we are in the Poconos Mountains, ready to jump out of a small airplane, and plunge between 10,000 to ...
America’s Favorite Playground – Atlantic City
Who would have known that there was another "Las Vegas" right on the beach? Atlantic City is the first boardwalk ...
City Of Brotherly Love (or so they say…)
The Liberty Bell, Sylvester Stallone, Benjamin Franklin.... We're in Philadelphia! ...
Hershey Park…. The Sweetest Place On Earth!
Knowing our love of chocolate and sugar, it's no surprise that we would end up going to Hershey's Theme Park! ...
On The Battlefields of Gettysburg
The infamous battlefield at Gettysburg is arguably the turning point in the Civil War. While not the largest battle in ...
George Washington’s First Monument
When you hear about the Washington Monument, you probably think of the obelisk located in Washington DC. While that monument ...
Uncle Jeff’s and the Crystal Grottoes
Today we get to explore the Crystal Grotto Caves! These caves contain some of the most dense and naturally kept ...
Walking In Washington…. DC That Is
Travelling the lower 48 states, we can't forget to visit our Nation's Capital, Washington DC! We've both previously been to ...
Escalator Fun in Wheaton
What's more fun than the longest escalator in the western hemisphere!?!? Okay... a lot of things, but today we're settling ...
Magically Whisked Away To Delaware!
Hi. We're in Delaware.... Looking online, we have been struggling trying to find something to do in Delaware. Questioning people ...
Jamestown – A Colony Full Of Mysteries
Jamestown, a simple English colony expanding into a new world? Or a mysterious story full of deception and suspence? Watching ...
Monticello – Thomas Jefferson’s Little Mountain
The primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello is a fascinating visit for anyone intrigued by the man. Designed by Thomas ...
On The Road: Day 69 – A Little Bad Luck
13,500 miles traveled so far! Today we're cruising through the Commonwealth of Virginia ...
New River Gorge Bridge
This bridge has a very unique distinction, and that is it's the longest steel arch bridge in the United States!! ...
Beckleys Coal Mine Expedition
Coal mining has deep roots in West Virginia and today we're going to explore what mining coal it all about! ...
Mammoth Caves National Park
We've been above ground for far too long. Time to head underground into a "Grand, Gloomy, and Peculiar place", as ...
Kentucky Derby Extravaganza
Saddle your horses and get ready for a ride. We're here at the Kentucky Derby Museum and ready to check ...
National Museum of the USAF!
Doin' what we can with just a little bit of time in the National Museum of the USAF! We're in ...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
The racing capital of the world, Indianapolis Indiana. Today we're checking out the largest enclosed sporting arena in the world! ...
Gateway To The West – St. Louis Arch
This is one of the coolest structures we've ever visited! Seeing the arch in person is truly inspiring. The simple, ...
Lambert’s Rolls & Mat Kearney
Catching thrown dinner rolls and a live music concert, we're headed into Missouri! ...
Nashville’s Opreland Hotel!
Wrapping up our day in Nashville, we're looking to meet with our buddy Garry! ...
Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a country music legend? If you have, you would know that ...
Greek Parthenon and Goddesses, In Nashville?
The Athens of the South! Is another name given to the country music capital of the world- Nashville Tennessee. Who ...
The Minister’s Tree House
Seeing how it's Easter Sunday, we figure it might be a good idea to go to church. What better church ...
Ole Smoky Moonshine – C’mon Raise The Proof!
We're in moonshine country! And we hear the Ole Smoky Distillery is the place to be! This place is the ...
Alpine Coaster Take 2….
The 2nd longest Alpine Coaster in the United States!! We attempted the longest alpine coaster in Colorado, but it didn't ...
On The Road: Day 60 – The Smoky Mountains
Heading into Tennessee from North Carolina, we pass through The Great Smoky Mountains! ...
Nantahala White Water Rafting!
Have you ever felt the cool breeze in your face? How about the rush of frigid cold water beneath a ...
Biltmore – America’s Largest Home
Today we're cruising through North Carolina and making a stop at Biltmore, the largest privately owned house in the United ...
Kitty Hawk – The Dawn of Flight
It's more than 100 years since Wilbur and Orville Wright fly the first airplane and can't imagine today's world without ...
Fort Sumter – The War of Succession Began Here.
April 12, 1861. Just before the sun rises, a shell explodes above Fort Sumter. The War of Success has begun ...
Patriot’s Point – Charleston, SC
On the Charleston Harbor, across from Charleston City, South Carolina is Patriot's Point, a Naval & Maritime Museum. Before heading ...
The City of Savannah
Cobblestone squares and shaded oaks, today we're in Savannah, Georgia! Established in 1733, Savannah is the oldest city in the ...
“The Happiest Place on Earth” – Animal Kingdom
Today is our fourth and final day in Disney World and today we're visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom! If you haven't ...
“The Happiest Place on Earth” – Magic Kingdom
Today we are going to the most iconic park in Disney World, Magic Kingdom!!! If you haven't already checkout Day ...
“The Happiest Place on Earth” – Hollywood Studios
Today is Day 2 of our Disney World adventure! After staying with Tim and Shelly for the night, we're headed ...
“The Happiest Place on Earth” – Epcot
Going to Disney World is one of the most common childhood dreams. Both of us have been as children, but ...
Bioluminescent Kayaking
There's no better way to enjoy a sunset than in a kayak at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Not only ...
Key West: Close to Perfect – Far From Normal
What's an all-American road trip without traveling to the southernmost city in the USA, Key West!! There isn't much on ...
Scuba Diving: Key Largo, Florida
Located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is the 3rd largest living coral reef in the world! Today we've ...
Airboat Cruisin’ at Wooten’s
Alligators!!! Crocodiles!!!! Tigers!!!! Oh my!!!! Today we're at Wooten's Everglade Airboat Tours for quite an exciting adventure! We are excited ...
#1 Beach USA: Siesta Beach
Located in the lower portion of Florida lies a gem worth visiting. The #1 Beach in the USA: SIESTA BEACH! ...
On The Road: Day 41 – Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Mile: 8,027 Driving through Florida, and passing near Tampa, we have to take the opportunity to cross the Sunshine Skyway ...
Visiting Kali’s Grandma
The last time Kali visited her grandma down in Florida was over 10 years ago while she was in Technical ...
All Aboard the USS Alabama!
September 5th, 1945, The USS Alabama leads the entire American Fleet into Tokyo Bay upon the signing of the surrender ...
The First (and only) President of the Confederate States
This morning we're in Biloxi, Mississippi and ready to explore the home of Jefferson Davis! Say what you will about ...
Good Times in New Orleans!
What is a drive through Louisiana without a stop in New Orleans?!?! ...It's just a drive through Louisiana. Our drive ...
National WWII Museum
Rating as the 2nd best museum in the world (in terms of overall quality), is the National World War II ...
On The Road: Day 37 – From Texas to New Orleans
With our new camera on it's way to Kali's Grandma's house, we're on our way to Louisiana. First! A quick ...
The Alamo & Surrounding Missions
We're back from our cruise! and hanging out in San Antonio a little longer, waiting for our replacement camera to ...
Liberty of The Seas: A Vacation From Our Vacation!
While we're in texas, might as well take a cruise out of Galveston!! Along with Tommy's dad, Bill and his ...
Hanging In Texas – A Break From The Road
Here we are in Seguin, Texas! Just east of San Antonio, we're visiting Tommy's Dad, Bill, and his wife, Dana! ...
Oklahoma City National Memorial
April 19th, 1995 9:02am. The Oklahoma City Bombing, An act of domestic terrorism responsible for taking the lives of 168 ...
Supporting Our Troops – Thanks Janet!
While deployed, we had numerous care packages sent to us, helping to support our operations. None are as special as ...
Greetings From Bentonville – The Walmart Museum
Ever wonder how Walmart started? How it's the world's largest retailer today? Or about the man behind its success? - ...
Christ of the Ozarks! – Berlin Wall & Amphitheater
The largest Christ statue in North America! Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Christ of the Ozarks statue was built ...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
We're excited today to visit one of the world's best zoos. Our visit will include a walk through the world's ...
Largest Covered Wagon in the World!
Rock me mamma like a wagon wheel 🎶... the largest wagon wheel in the world!! (Disclaimer: no wagon wheels here) ...
Twine Anyone? – Largest Twine Ball in the World
We've been driving for a while, but we're determined to make it to our next stop before calling it a ...
Carhenge: Sunsets and Automobiles
This evening we have to book it over to Alliance, Nebraska for the chance to see a one of a ...
Chimney Rock: A Rock With Many Names
Chimney Rock is the most recognized landmark along the Oregon Trail. Travellers would rely on this rock to confirm their ...
The Legend of Scotts Bluff
Scotts Bluff, Nebraska is a 19th-century landmark positioned on the Oregon and Mormon Trail. The National Monument contains multiple bluffs ...
Cheyenne Train Depot & Museum
For some states it's a challenge to find something interesting to do... with both of us being fans of the ...
On The Road: Day 21 – Walmart & The Cold
Just a quick van life update ...
Outlaw Mountain Coaster!
Who's ready to ride an Alpine Coaster!?!? Today, we're at the longest Alpine (or mountain) coaster in North America. We ...
Casa Bonita – Taste the Magic of Mexico!
South Park fans might get a kick out of this one... If you have no idea what we're talking about ...
Garden of The Gods… and a Beetle.
We're in Colorado!! Specifically, Garden Springs! And the weather is.... TERRIBLE! But that's okay... We're still going to push through ...
Visiting Friends: A Thing Called Meow Wolf
Today we're spending time with some (somewhat) recently made friends. Meet 'n Greet Greg and Demante are the only must ...
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
Has anyone ever wondered where Smokey went? Well... he's dead ...
White Sands: A Beach Without An Ocean
Surfs up! Kinda... White sands is the largest gypsum dunefield in the world! It's sands engulf 275 square miles of ...
On the Road: Day 17 – In Arizona
Arizona has been great, but it's time to hit the road and head to New Mexico! We imagine this drive ...
There’s No Buddy Like a Brother
Today we are visiting Kali's brother in Phoenix, Arizona! Shortly before going on this trip, we were deployed for 6 ...
Grand Canyon: Part 2 – Hiking Up
It's an early start to our day as we prepare for the climb out of the Grand Canyon! Reviews we've ...
Grand Canyon: Part 1 – Hiking Down
We have quite an adventure planned today! Our goal is to hike to the bottom of the GRAND CANYON!!! Reading ...
Antelope Slot Canyon Tour
Located on the upper Antelope Canyon, we are about to embark on an adventure through one of the most visited ...
Cliffs, Bends, and Horses
You can't go to the Grand Canyon before stopping to see the GLORIOUS view of Horseshoe Bend! Pulling into a ...
Four Places At Once!
Most people would love the ability to be two places at once. Today we're going to be in four! Looking ...
Arches: Part 3 – Campsites & Entry Signs
We're spending two nights in Arches! Today is day two! Despite the weather, our first day in the park was ...
Arches: Part 2 – Hiking Delicate Arch
This evening we're hiking to the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park! After talking to the rangers, they explained this ...
Arches: Part 1 – Colors In The Angle of The Sun
The Highest Concentration of Arches in The World! Arches National Park is home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds ...
On The Road: Day 11 – Zion to Arches (Taco-tastrophe)
This morning we're packing in the campsite at Zion and hitting the road for Arches National Park! It's about a ...
Zion: Part 2 – Water and Waders (The Narrows)
The main reason we're in Zion National Park is to hike The Narrows, one of the most popular hikes in ...
Zion: Part 1 – Enchanting Sandstone Cliffs (Angels Landing)
Are you looking for an adventure on one of the most dangerous hikes in the world?? (according to several outdoor ...
On The Road: Day 9 – Las Vegas to Zion
We're off to Zion!! While it's been nice living in luxury the past few days, it's time to pack our ...
Las Vegas – Secret Pizza & High Roller
It's Vegas Baby! It's not the first time we've been to Las Vegas, and definitely not the last. So with ...
Hoover Dam
The Largest Dam In... Nevada. We're spending a couple nights in Vegas, so we're taking one day to visit Hoover ...
Welcome To Death Valley
It's a hot one here in the valley! Actually... it's not too bad. Today's high is 88°F... which is pretty ...
On The Road: Day 6 – Mojave & Baker City
It's early when we leave Potwisha Campground in Sequoia National Park. Our destination this evening is Death Valley. We leave ...
Through the Redwoods of Sequoia
With our adventure in Yosemite behind us, it's time to look forward! Our plan is to pass through Sequoia National ...
Yosemite: Part 2 – El Capitan Is The Man!
Day Two in Yosemite First! Check out Yosemite part 1!! This morning we wake up early. Our plan? Half Dome! ...
Yosemite: Part 1 – We’ve Arrived!
"The mountains are calling and I must go..." Yosemite is gorgeous... it's very hard to describe it apart from that ...
On The Road: Day 3 – Drive to Yosemite, Big Trees, & Gold Nugget
Sunrise Drive To Yosemite Yosemite here we come!! Our drive starts with an early departure from Tommy's Aunt's house. An ...
A Sunny Day in San Francisco
The City By The Bay While visiting Tommy's Aunt, we take a break to visit some local landmarks. California offers ...
On The Road: Day 1 – WA to CA and Crater Lake, OR
Well... WE'RE ON THE ROAD! A few nights ago we said goodbye to Kali's family before visiting Tommy's Mom. This ...
Van Diaries 9 – Things Are Coming Together
With not much time before our trip, it's time to start wrapping things up and call the van ready! 😎 ...
Van Diaries 8 – External Power Plug
External Power Plug A while ago, we tested sleeping in our van during winter. Fortunately, we had a portable heater ...
Van Diaries 7 – Revisit Electrical
We're back!... from our overseas trip. And now it's time to start frantically preparing our van before we leave. We ...
How We Save On Gas
It takes a little effort, but every cent adds up! I'm not sure we've ever actually dedicated significant time to ...
Van Diaries 6 – Sweet Shelves & Storage
So to recap, we're done with the bulk of the furniture and are ready to look more into storage, shelves, ...
Van Diaries 5 – The Counter Part 2: Countertop
* Disclaimer: If you haven't figured it out by now... we're still learning how to blog effectively... 😛 Planning phase ...
Van Diaries 4 – The Counter Part 1: Framing
Framing of the cabinets is our focus today. We sat in the van for quite a while... convincing ourselves how ...
Van Diaries 3 – The Electrical & The Mirror
The electrical in the van was pretty straight forward ...
Van Diaries 2 – The Bed
Today, we built the bed... A bed is critical to any good camper van (Do I even really need to ...
Van Diaries 1 – The Van and The Fan
Time was running out, and the van was far from ready... I'm not sure how we waited until June to ...