May Rose & Thorns – A monthly recap of the highs and lows experienced each month. Rose: The Institution of YouTube During most of this month, I spent my time preparing my mother's new condo for her to move in. We did a lot of work to make her home feel just right, including painting [...]
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is a must-see for anyone visiting the area. This series of seven waterfalls cascade down a dramatic 1,250-foot-tall box canyon, surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Visitors can experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Broadmoor Seven Falls [...]
You may be surprised to learn Cedar Key is not located near Key West. Hidden on the Northwest coast of Florida, Ceder Key is a close-knit community famous for miles of clam farms and fresh seafood. Although it is tucked away, it is accessible by all modes of travel; land, water, and air. I first [...]
I started planning a fall weekend camping trip at Hanging Rock State Park at the first sign of cooler weather. Located in Stokes County, North Carolina, 30 miles north of Winston-Salem, the mountains slowly rise from the ground the closer you edge toward the state park. Desperately needing a change of scenery, my best friend [...]
Located an hour North of Tampa, Florida, Brooksville isn’t the picturesque touristy beach town that comes to mind when you think of Florida. In fact, it doesn’t have a beach at all. What it lacks in giftshops selling t-shirts and shells, it makes up for in the serene, untouched forest and a deep history dating [...]
If you spend any time in Tampa Bay during the summer, chances are you will get caught in an afternoon thunderstorm. On average, the Tampa Bay area has about 100 rainy days throughout the year. Storms typically last no longer than an hour, but the question of what to do while you wait out these [...]
Memorial Day is the kick-off to summer break. Many people will flock to the warm beaches to relax and celebrate the beginning of the summer season. To make this beach trip and all future trips enjoyable, there are some basic beach essentials you must bring for your day under the sun. Beach Essential One - [...]
As I look back on the past year, the list of favorite places I traveled was long. This year was a mixed bag of different adventures. Aaron and I planned two bucket list vacations that took us to the white sands of Hawaii and then to the mountains of Wyoming. We visited as many National [...]
Helen Georgia is a remote Bavarian town where you can drink beer by the letters, eat pretzels as giant as a dinner plate, and hike to waterfalls during the day. This alpine town is tucked away in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You will feel as if you skipped time and space by [...]
The morning of my visit to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve was a balmy day. The clouds hovered at the tips of the mountains like pennants on flag poles as we drove south from Monterey. Did I mention it’s July, and I’m wearing a sweater? Being a native Floridian, the concept of temperatures lower than [...]
