You may find this hard to believe, but the Lodge at Bryce Canyon is my favorite national park lodge. We’ve even stayed at Old Faithful Inn. On my birthday. While sleeping in Old Faithful Inn is one of my favorite travel experiences, there’s something special about the Lodge at Bryce Canyon. We didn’t stay in the main lodge; we had an adorable cabin a stroll away from the canyon’s edge. While we only stayed here one night, this experience will always hold a special place in my memories. One thing I’d like to mention early on in this post—make reservations early! When we booked Old Faithful Inn and Yosemite Valley Lodge, we made the reservation a year out. I know those are more popular, but don’t wait too long to book. It’s January as I write this post, and there are already dates in May and June without availability. Arriving…
Exploring the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah
One of the most “otherworldly” places in the United States is the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. We’d always wanted to see this area,…
Brown Mansion Candlelit Christmas Tour
I’ve been wanting to take the Brown Mansion Candlelit Christmas Tour at the Brown Mansion in Coffeyville, Kansas, for a few years now. This…
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken: Can You Handle the Heat?
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken has become a Nashville staple over the years. If you’re looking to sample one of Nashville’s famous foods, Hattie B’s…
Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World
Halloween Weekends at Holiday World was the perfect reason to take a road trip and give this midwestern theme park a try. True, I’d…
Staying a Night at The Clown Motel
Ever since we discovered the existence of a little place called The Clown Motel, we knew we had to go. I mean, it’s world…
Stopping at Kurt Cobain’s Childhood Home and Memorial
If you came of age in the 1990s and it’s along your route anyway, you stop at Kurt Cobain’s childhood home and the nearby…
Alcatraz Night Tour
As we learned about visiting Alcatraz, it was soon apparent that the Alcatraz Night Tour was the option for us. We initially weren’t planning…
Taking the Ferry From Anacortes to Friday Harbor
If you’re wondering about how to get to San Juan Island from the mainland, I suggest taking the ferry from Anacortes. To get to…