Attractions
Smokey Bear Historical Park & Gravesite

We got a chance to stop at the Smokey Bear Historical Park on our way to see the Very Large ...
Visiting the Very Large Array

For a quick summer trip, we decided to head to New Mexico for a short camping trip so Clayton could ...
Bandera Volcano & Ice Cave, New Mexico

Ever wanted to hike up to a volcano or hike down into an ice cave? What if I told you ...
Riding the Cass Scenic Railroad

We love old railroads and the Cass Scenic Railroad hit the spot while we were visiting my Mom in West ...
Visiting Mount Rushmore

During our two-week trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, we did what all tourists do and visited Mount ...
National Parks that will Require Reservations in 2022

We have seen this happen with state parks here in Texas (and I am sure elsewhere) since the beginning of ...
Smoke Hole Caverns

Over this past summer, we got the chance to check out Smoke Hole Caverns in West Virginia while visiting my ...
Where to Get Your Central Texas Bluebonnet Fix

Springtime in Texas can only mean one thing, bluebonnets! Here are several places to get your Central Texas bluebonnet fix ...
Wonder World Park & Cave

Located near San Marcos, the Wonder World Park & Cave offers a variety of attractions for all ages any time ...
Hidden Falls Adventure Park; Why You Need to Visit!

Did you know that there is a hidden adventure park right here in Central Texas? It is located in Marble ...
Pioneer Farms Living History Park & Museum

I honestly can't remember how I found Pioneer Farms in Austin, but I knew immediately I wanted to take the ...
Mount Coolidge Fire Tower & Lookout

I love checking out old fire towers. Typically they require you to hike to them, however, you can drive to the ...
Crazy Horse Memorial

We visited Crazy Horse Memorial during our 2017 Road Trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was so ...
Big Painted Buffalos in Custer, South Dakota

When I was looking for things to add to the Black Hills Bucket List, someone in an online Facebook group told ...
Panning for Gold in the Black Hills at Big Thunder Gold Mine

The Black Hills are best known for the gold mined out in the 1800's (and still today), so a major ...
Riding the Alpine Slide in Keystone, South Dakota

The Alpine Slide in Keystone, South Dakota should definitely be on your Black Hills Bucket List! The Alpine Slide is ...