Author: Erin

Sedona, Arizona rises to the top as one of our all-time family favorites!

Sedona, Arizona rises to the top as one of our all-time family favorites!

We thought that Sedona, Arizona would be a lovely pit stop on our southwest adventure! We were shocked by the exceptional beauty, the extraordinary landscape, and the delicious food!

Bearizona – A Beary Wonderful Surprise in Williams, Arizona!

Bearizona – A Beary Wonderful Surprise in Williams, Arizona!

As we have shared in prior posts, relocation and laundry days are an inevitable part of family travel.  I am here to say this: don’t make the mistake of writing off travel and laundry days as “non-vacation” time.  Instead, make the most of those days by creatively 

The Grand Canyon – as grand as you might imagine!

The Grand Canyon – as grand as you might imagine!

When researching how to plan our trip to the Grand Canyon – where to go, what to see, how to accomplish the most in our time there – we encountered literally thousands of suggested plans and adventurous itineraries: helicopter tours into the canyon, trips down 

Making the most of a travel day…and why that matters!

Making the most of a travel day…and why that matters!

After three days in the Las Vegas area, we awoke on a Tuesday to begin our journey East to the Grand Canyon.  Originally, when we started planning our Southwest adventure, we considered moving North out of Vegas, through southern Utah, and making our way down to 

We were Rockin’ the Red Rock Canyon!

We were Rockin’ the Red Rock Canyon!

Having spent our first day of vacation with an urban hike, we geared up on day two for a different kind of hike: Rockin’ the Red Rock Canyon!  To prepare, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast, at our resort, at the Earl Grey Café.  Often, having a 

What Happens in Vegas . . . is Worth Sharing With YOU!

What Happens in Vegas . . . is Worth Sharing With YOU!

One of the gorgeous hotels along the Las Vegas Strip.

Our first vacation during Covid-19…a REAL Southwest Adventure!

Our first vacation during Covid-19…a REAL Southwest Adventure!

So, we did it . . .  finally!  We just returned from a 12-day adventure during the 2020 pandemic.  We decided that we would utilize our Southwest Companion Passes and venture out into the world once again.  It was a REAL Southwest adventure! But where? Our destinations of choice 

Our TOP 10 in Tennessee – y’all come take a look!

Our TOP 10 in Tennessee – y’all come take a look!

Tennessee is one of our favorite states in the USA! There is so much to see and so many adventures to have. Come join our family and see what made our top 10 list in the Volunteer State!  Take this journey with those you love, and you’ll 

The Road to Hana – a beautiful metaphor for life!

The Road to Hana – a beautiful metaphor for life!

On our 11th and almost final day in Maui, we knew we couldn’t miss the famous Road to Hana. We had heard mixed reviews, with some people saying it’s just a winding, curvy road that takes an entire day to drive, while others shared that 

Kula Lodge, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, and a Completely Royal Surprise!

Kula Lodge, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, and a Completely Royal Surprise!

After witnessing the MOST stunning sunrise of our lives, on Mt. Haleakala, it was time to descend the mountain and find some breakfast! At 8:30am, we had already put in a seven-hour travel day. With the eventful sunrise experience completed, we decided to stay in