August 20, 2024 - My husband and I spent our 20th wedding anniversary out west visiting old friends who live in Carson City, Nevada. They...

November 22, 2023 - I was told by several people to make time to visit the Peabody Essex Museum. This year they had a live Egyptian bat exhi...

October 31, 2023 - I have been dying to go to Maine for a while now. When we planned our trip to Salem, Mass. I realized how close we were...

October 26, 2023 - Salem has long been on my bucket list. Thanks to lots of Southwest Points, a fall break from school, help from my friend...

October 25, 2023 - Old Burying Point, or as it is known now as Charter Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. It is...

July 19, 2023 - Pictured above is the famous 7 mile bridge you have to cross to get to Key West. Key West is expensive, we knew our t...

July 18, 2023 - I chose to stay Mostly in Key Largo during our Florida Keys vacation for 2 big reasons. I found the best AirBnB on a pri...

July 17, 2023 - Biscayne National Park is the northernmost beginning of the Florida Keys. 95% of the park is in the ocean. There is an a...

July 12, 2023 - Hurricane Ian hit the Florida coast on 9/23/2022. The cat 5 was the worst Hurricane since 1935. It destroyed Captiva and...

September 22, 2022 - These falls in the North Eastern part of the state was the second reason I wanted to visit Alabama. It is confusing a...

September 09, 2022 - Little River Canyon is one of the deepest gorges in the East. The formation begins at Little Falls with a 45-foot waterf...

September 07, 2022 - The legend of Princess Noccalula goes something like this, she was in love with a man from her own tribe but her father...

September 05, 2022 - We stayed in the best Airbnb yet in Pell City, Alabama. The silo was built by the owner of South of Sanity Farm. There w...

September 04, 2022 - My trusty app suggested a nearby African Village inspired folk art home to explore. However this was not at all what was...

September 03, 2022 - Sloss Furnaces is located in Birmingham, Alabama and it is a National Historic site. It operated as a pig-iron producing...

December 03, 2021 - Providence Canyon State Park is referred to as Georgia's little grand canyon. It was actually created by poor farming pr...

November 30, 2021 - I finally knocked Providence Canyon off of my canyon climber club list! Now I am impatiently waiting on my T-shirt! Befo...

November 15, 2021 - Alum Cave trail through Arch Rock to the Bluffs is one of the best hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I w...

November 12, 2021 - Roaring Fork Motor Trail is a mostly one way drive outside of Gatlinburg with many hiking trails, waterfalls and old hom...

November 11, 2021 - Clingman's Dome is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is exactly 3 hours from my house. I have been...

November 09, 2021 - Smithgall Woods Our original quest was thwarted but we found a waterfall and a covered bridge. We...

September 11, 2021 - Talk about a dangerous trail! I was told this was a must do and that is absolutely correct. This trail traverses above G...

September 09, 2021 - The Sun Point trail travels along St. Mary's lake and is an out and back trail with 3 waterfalls. You travel through a d...

September 08, 2021 - The Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 and is a scenic 50 mile, two-lane highway that spans the width of Glacie...

August 26, 2021 - Wild Goose Island is in the middle of St. Mary Lake. The story goes that two native tribes resided on opposite sides of...

August 25, 2021 - Also known as Appekunny Falls the trail is located in East Glacier at the Poia Lake trailhead. Thought it is a relativel...

August 17, 2021 - The main hike I wanted to do and the biggest reason Glacier National Park was on my bucketlist for so long is the trail...

August 10, 2021 - I have not been to all of the National Parks in the US but of the ones I have been able to travel to I have found Glacie...

July 09, 2021 - Wind Cave is the first cave to be designated a National Park. There is 149.01 miles worth of explored trails inside the...

July 01, 2021 - Between 6th and 7th, and Main and Saint Joseph Streets in Rapid City, an organic community gallery began in 2003. In the...

June 22, 2021 - I was super excited about seeing the town of Deadwood. Whiskey is still big business here. At least now it is legal....

June 21, 2021 - Deadwood is home to some pretty famous folks from the wild west. Most notable are Calamity Jane and Wild Bill. If you ha...

June 13, 2021 - Spearfish Canyon reminded me a lot of upstate New York. The pictures do not do it justice at all, but here they are anyw...

June 10, 2021 - “I was totally unprepared for that revelation called the Dakota Badlands. What I saw gave me an indescribable sense of m...

June 09, 2021 - Custer State Park has got to be the most beautiful park I have been to as of yet. Every turn of our hike I was mesmerize...

April 26, 2021 - I have finally found the perfect IR subject - THE WEST! The skies are the deepest blue and the rock formations provide t...

January 29, 2021 - I was finally able to accomplish a huge goal of mine. I have been wanting to go to the Len Foote Hike inn for years. I c...

October 28, 2020 - The weirdest part of the museum of the weird was definitely the guy behind the counter. He could not figure out how to r...

October 06, 2020 - My original plan for my birthday this year was to visit the museum of the weird but that got postponed. I had to scrambl...

September 25, 2020 - One of the best things about Austin, Texas, besides tacos and BBQ, is the street art. So many famous murals around town.

September 08, 2020 - One of the biggest places I wanted to visit in Austin was the Cathedral of Junk. Due to Covid, I was resigned to the fac...

September 01, 2020 - I planned a trip to Austin, Texas way before Covid 19 for my birthday. The trip happened, albeit not exactly how I had i...

August 05, 2020 - What a fantastic city. It was the perfect subject for my converted Nikon D50 IR DSLR. Actually, so perfect that is has r...

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June 11, 2020 - I have never been big into cryptozoology or Big Foot but I have a strong love of the absurd. This museum was everything...

April 22, 2020 - Found this on Roadside America and I could not believe it was so close to my house. We figured we would just pull over t...

April 20, 2020 - We had a reservation for a cabin in the woods at one of the state parks. I was calling every day and when the shelter in...

April 03, 2020 - The weekend before St. Patrick's Day, aka my favorite holiday, we went up to the mountains for some social distancing. W...

February 10, 2020 - Angela and I took our now teenage boys on a road trip to Rome. We planned on exploring caves but they were closed for th...

January 23, 2020 - Well this tiny island and Belize is all over the news. I can say I am glad this happened after I visited but honestly I...

January 15, 2020 - Caye Caulker from the air! The Blue Hole in Belize is what put the country on my radar to begin with. I could not eve...

January 09, 2020 - No real baboons inhabit Belize; but Belizeans use that name for the Yucatán black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra), an end...

January 08, 2020 - Altun Ha is a Mayan Ruin that lies about 30 miles north of Belize City. It was discovered by local villagers when quarry...

January 06, 2020 - My daughter decided she wanted to do something special with her mother. Being a poor college student doesn't afford her...

December 17, 2019 - One last post from Europe. I did drag along my IR camera and I feel like Europe was meant for this process. By far the b...

November 27, 2019 - Our very last excursion in Wales was an unplanned one. The weather was especially good on our last day in Wales so Hayle...

November 25, 2019 - Castell Caernarfon is a medieval fortress in north-west Wales. The Welsh Government's historic environment service, Cadw...

November 20, 2019 - This, by far was my favorite street in all of our European travels. There's over 170 umbrellas in different colours set...

November 13, 2019 - We were able to self tour the old Beaumaris Gaol (Jail) in Wales. I was super stoked to not just get to explore one, but...

November 08, 2019 - Beaumaris Castle, built in 1295 as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer north Wales after 1282. Beaumaris was ori...

November 07, 2019 - The last working windmill in Wales has recently been taken over by Michelin star pastry chef Richard Holt who has worked...

October 31, 2019 - In the spirit of Halloween, I give you my favorite cemetery to date. After a short hike through the forest, here is a...

October 30, 2019 - There is no better way to see a foreign place than when you get to stay with a friend and have them chauffeur you around...

October 25, 2019 - The doors around Dublin we full of character. The use of door knockers made my heart sing. I could just walk around this...

October 23, 2019 - The Book of Kells at Trinity College in Dublin was a must see. My very first tattoo is an "A" from the alphabet inside t...

October 10, 2019 - Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, Ireland held some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history. Leaders...

October 01, 2019 - We took a train from Belfast to Dublin. We had to wait a bit to get let into our Airbnb once we arrived. The apartment w...

August 29, 2019 - The highlight of our trip to Belfast, besides meeting my cousin, was attending this walking tour featuring murals from t...

August 27, 2019 - The Titanic was made in Belfast. It is the number 1 tourist attraction in the UK. Which with that being said made it the...

August 23, 2019 - A UNESCO world heritage site, the Giant's Causeway is incredible. It is made of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns cause...

August 21, 2019 - When Brigitte said, "do you want to see some castle ruins that were used in Game of Thrones?", I, of course answered, "H...

August 20, 2019 - Our first stop on our European vacation was Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is a gorgeous city that is still very much i...

August 07, 2019 - This was the closest to feeling like we were back on our honeymoon in Maui during our 15 years of marriage. The water wa...

July 29, 2019 - We visited Ballintoy Harbour, also known in Game of Thrones as "the Iron Islands". Breathtakingly beautiful scenery. I c...

July 26, 2019 - Ballintoy Church as it sits now was built in 1813. It is a replacement from a parish that dates back to roughly 1638. It...

July 25, 2019 - The Dark Hedges is the most photographed place in Northern Ireland. It is a quiet road lined with twisted branches of Be...

July 18, 2019 - We took an overnight flight from Atlanta to London. We were delayed because the pilot could not read how much fuel was i...

July 02, 2019 - July 4th is my most favorite time of the year! This year however we will be in Europe instead of the lake. The blog will...

June 14, 2019 - My niece's daughter is just the most adorable thing ever. She is cute, funny and scary smart. I had so much fun with her...

June 06, 2019 - When you enter the gates to Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia, there is no question where the name comes from. Magno...

June 04, 2019 - I finally knocked another hike off my bucket list. Phinzy Nature Preserve in Augusta, GA is teaming with wildlife. It is...

May 23, 2019 - For the past 2 years I have had hammock camping on my yearly goals list. This year I removed it and low and behold, I fi...

April 17, 2019 - This was one of those unplanned roadside stops I love. When I saw this I knew I had to pull over and get a closer look....

April 05, 2019 - About an hour and a half north of New York City inside the Shawangunk Mountain ridge is one of the most beautiful parks...

March 06, 2019 - I drove past this cemetery and immediately turned around! I just knew I had to get out and photograph it. I got soaked b...

March 05, 2019 - Winter time is not the most ideal time to visit a botanical garden. The rain doesn't make it any more fun either, but wh...

October 24, 2018 - Bongoland was a theme park in Port Orange, Florida from 1948 to 1952. It has a miniature train, replica of a Seminole vi...

October 17, 2018 - Cocoa Beach is the closest beach from the Orlando area and the Port Canaveral cruise port. This helps make it a very bus...

October 16, 2018 - Meet Gary, just the best damn helicopter pilot ever! What is it about pilots named Gary? I know 2 pilots of that name an...

October 15, 2018 - You would think we would have had our fill of animal adventures during our Florida trip but you would be sadly mistaken.

October 12, 2018 - The Brevard Zoo is not a very large zoo but it packs a mighty punch. Any zoo that has kayaking is A-OK with me. You can...

October 08, 2018 - Adventure #2 for Girls Gone Wild Animal weekend was actually the thing that pushed us over the edge to make this trip ha...

October 04, 2018 - We arrived in Port Canaveral, Florida in time to eat a glorious seafood meal, down an adult beverage or 2 and meet up wi...

October 03, 2018 - Tony's Artistic Taxidermy has a free museum, that accepts donations, filled with wonderful stuffed animals. There is no...

October 01, 2018 - After our cow escapades we tried to make it to a curiosity shop but they had closed for the day. We wandered the outside...

September 28, 2018 - There is a large cow on the side of the interstate. There was also lots of Cacti. Not much more to say about this stop e...

September 27, 2018 - One of my goals for 2018 was to go on 4 road trips. I knocked that goal out of the park when I completed my 6th for the...

September 10, 2018 - My husband and I spent a whirlwind 36 hours on official vacation. When Southwest first announced it would be adding dail...

August 16, 2018 - I managed to get another hike knocked out on my Canyon Climbers Club card. The first one was Tallulah Gorge, which I hav...

August 08, 2018 - Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas has garnered many imitators since its inception in 1974. Southwestern Community Colleg...

July 16, 2018 - My friend from New York and her kids visited Georgia for the first time. They liked it so much that they made sure to st...

July 05, 2018 - In an attempt to find my pictures of Bruce and Brandon Lee's graves I found a ton of negatives from my trip to Washingto...

April 19, 2018 - Ever since I was a young boy I've played the silver ball From Soho down to Brighton I must have played them all But...

April 18, 2018 - I have so many paddles on my kayak bucket list. I knocked one off the list over spring break. Much to my husbands dismay...

April 17, 2018 - In Waycross, Georgia there is a sad tale to be told. Way back in 1980, a tree fell in a forest. Actually a large tree wa...

April 05, 2018 - The Georgia Guidestones, also known as the American Stonehenge, are 6 granite slabs towering at 20' high and weighing 24...

March 21, 2018 - I feel like every school and scout troop in the metro Atlanta area should make a field trip out to see this facility. It...

March 20, 2018 - Global Village & Discovery Center is located in Southwest Middle Georgia. It represents life-size Habitat for Humanity h...

March 14, 2018 - Eddie Owens Martin created Pasaquan after he became ill and a voice from the spirit world spoke to him. He would become...

March 13, 2018 - From February 1864 until the end of the American Civil War in April 1865, Andersonville, Georgia, served as the site of...

March 06, 2018 - "Roses are red. Violets are blue. I love Spectre." " There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they ar...

February 22, 2018 - Rounding out my bucketlist of visiting my grandparents cemetery plots is Holy Rood. I definitely saved the best for last...

February 06, 2018 - We had a real snow storm while we were in New York. My son got to experience what few people from the south ever get to.

January 31, 2018 - Harry and Sallie Thompson opened Piggy's Ice Cream Parlor in 1979. They along with their three sons: Todd, Michael, and...

January 23, 2018 - The entire family tagged along for the annual Boy Scouts ski trip. We drove up to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Caro...

January 22, 2018 - Better late than never! While visiting my dad, I had to take the train into the city with my son. Everyone should exper...

January 11, 2018 - About 2 miles from Dad's apartment is the Kings Park Bluffs. This used to be his favorite spot to come read his paper by...

January 08, 2018 - My most recent trip to NY I decided it was time to visit graves and introduce my son to his great grandparents and the f...

December 19, 2017 - We arrived in Orlando way ahead of time to beat the snow storm that was hitting Atlanta that day. Snow + Atlanta = epic...

December 18, 2017 - Universal Studios is full of old movie, TV and cartoon nostalgia. There was a Betty Boop store and our favorite, the Uni...

December 14, 2017 - Universal Orlando consists of 2 parks connected by the Universal Citywalk in the middle and if you have the 2-park pass...

December 13, 2017 - My daughter loved Harry Potter at the same age that my son now has discovered him. I should say, I love Harry Potter too...

November 22, 2017 - Another place that was insisted upon that we visit was Playa Carrillo. It was the prettiest beach we saw while in Costa...

November 09, 2017 - The final leg of our Costa Rica trip was to hit the beach. So many beach options but we chose Samara because that is whe...

November 01, 2017 - We visited a couple of cemeteries while road tripping through the country. The first one was in La Fortuna. You can see...

October 30, 2017 - Thanks to the recommendations of a friend I was able to visit the Bat Jungle in Monteverde and view 8 species of over 90...

October 26, 2017 - One of the most unique environments in the world is on Costa Rica’s mountaintops. Cloud forests like Monteverde’s are fo...

October 12, 2017 - We stayed at the eco-hotel located inside the preserve at Valle Escondido. They have really updated their website since...

October 05, 2017 - Now more than ever I am missing Costa Rica. The blue sky, the clean air, the clean water, the fresh clean food, the fri...

October 04, 2017 - When we arrived in Monteverde and at our eco-lodge I had hoped we would have time to check in and head straight over the...

September 29, 2017 - We hit the road for the long scenic drive around Lake Arenal to Monteverde. It was absolutely Gorgeous! Really curvy and...

September 25, 2017 - Our first official excursion in Costa Rica was the rain forest hike w/ hanging bridges, waterfall and lunch. The tour wa...

September 21, 2017 - I would like to say I crossed Costa Rica off my bucket list. It has been at the top for a very long time. In reality, I...

July 22, 2017 - If you are reading this right now I am in Costa Rica celebrating my birthday! This has been at the top of mine and Shane...

June 16, 2017 - A dear friend of mine is a pilot and he took us on an adventure. He flew to Charleston to pick up some mutual friends...

April 20, 2017 - Roadside Attractions Kazoobie Kazoo Factory I have been wanting to visit this place since my extended family moved t...

April 10, 2017 - I have a quest to visit every state park in Georgia. I have not visited many in South Georgia. I recently tackled Mag...

April 05, 2017 - One of my most frequented spots along the South Carolina coast is this abandoned pickle factory. It is well known in...

March 30, 2017 - We went on what would be our last Cub Scout adventure. On St. Patrick's Day we drove 3 hours to middle Georgia to meet...

March 24, 2017 - St. Simons is by far the best developed beach on the Georgia Coast. It is picturesque and easily accessible. I am...

March 22, 2017 - I went down to Jekyll Island to visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. After my natural encounter with sea turtles on my h...

March 16, 2017 - The gateway to Cumberland Island is a tiny town in the south eastern corner of Georgia named St. Mary's. The main street...

March 07, 2017 - Horses and deer were not the only things we spotted in the marsh on our hike to the beach. And it was a hike!...

March 06, 2017 - Cumberland Island is one of the most pristine and wild places left in the states. You can only go by ferry (though I rea...

March 02, 2017 - The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the 7 natural wonders of Georgia. It is the largest blackwater swamp in North America fil...

February 22, 2017 - About 45 minutes south of Charleston is my favorite South Carolina beach. Botany Bay on Edisto Island is 3 miles of unde...

February 02, 2017 - At the very top of the list of favorite southern cemetery is the Gateway Walk in Charleston. Which is actually several c...

January 11, 2017 - Towards Fort Fremont near the tip of the island known as Land’s End, you pass beneath the overhanging branches of the ha...

January 04, 2017 - roadside attractions I have read this spans almost a mile but upon actually walking this it seems much shorter than...

December 09, 2016 - My sister took a wrong turn on the way to the beach and what did we accidentally find? A winery next door to a distille...

December 08, 2016 - Though not found in the headlines, still much of Hilton Head is still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.

December 05, 2016 - If you ever find yourself on the lonely stretch of I-16 heading to or from Savannah, GA you should plan a stop at Animal...

December 02, 2016 - My original Thanksgiving plans were thwarted when I received news that my dad would not be staying with my sister throug...

November 30, 2016 - On the grounds of the University Of Florida you will find the world's largest occupied bat house containing over 400,000...

November 29, 2016 - I have never been on a cruise. Honestly it was never really high on the bucket list and neither was the Bahamas. What wa...

November 23, 2016 - When I am traveling I try to plan my gas and food stops around roadside attractions. I can't tell you how many time...

November 22, 2016 - We took a little trip to visit my friend Jennifer and her family down on the Florida coast. So.Much.Fun. Yummy...

November 04, 2016 - Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the state of Georgia. Located in northeast Georgia, the mountain is known to the...

November 02, 2016 - Crane Creek was a happy accident. I am so happy I mixed up the passes so that we ended up doing this vineyard anyway....

November 01, 2016 - The next time we come here I will bring the kayaks. This would be a great lake to explore. I learned they purposely d...

November 01, 2016 - In case you haven't figured it out by now, I like wine. Part of our getaway package included a wine tasting at our ch...

October 28, 2016 - Ever since I read about this mountain here, it soared to the top of my hiking bucket list. I can't believe I never hear...

October 27, 2016 - October is my favorite month but it has become my most stressful month in the last few years. I yearn for the days of a...

September 29, 2016 - Looking back though my last road trip and gearing up for my next one I thought I would share some of my IR gems. Th...

September 19, 2016 - Anyone who has ever seen a picture of Savannah will recognize this gate and these trees. When I ran the Rock-n-Roll H...

September 15, 2016 - Travel I finally got a real beach day! I usually go to Hunting Island when I visit my family. This time I wanted t...

September 14, 2016 - urban exploring This little town is famous for it's Cotton. The old cotton mill lays in ruins They have restore...

September 12, 2016 - As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I'll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood,...

September 08, 2016 - I did it! I paddled 5 different rivers! We paddled the quiet section of the Etowah River through Dawson Forest. We p...

September 07, 2016 - Thanks to my friends at Wander North Georgia I found some new places to explore. Glassy Mountain is one of THE greate...

August 31, 2016 - I got on the water just in time to catch the last of the fog from the morning. I swear it burned off one minute after I...

August 24, 2016 - I love Bats! My daughter bought me a bat house for Christmas, still waiting for Shane to hang it up! In his defense, i...

August 19, 2016 - Who doesn't love sliding down a rock waterfall? Upon arrival we were told there was a snake spotted in the lower po...

August 18, 2016 - In North Georgia on Hwy 53 in Dawsonville just below a bridge lies a path along the Amicalola River that leads to the ed...

August 16, 2016 - This past weekend was packed full of adventures. One of the many places that were explored was the new Gainesville campu...

July 22, 2016 - Knocked another goal off my list! We biked the East side Beltline in Atlanta. The BeltLine is a former railway corrido...

July 19, 2016 - One of my many goals for 2016 was to visit at least 6 museums and historical landmarks. This post is about two very stra...

July 15, 2016 - lifestyle This is our last summer in Cub Scouts. We wanted to do something big as a last trip and boy did we! We attend...

July 14, 2016 - Chattahoochee River - #yaklife Team River Avengers crossed off the first part of the list of sections of the Chattahooc...

July 13, 2016 - Who knew Alabama would be so pretty? Around and just outside of Mentone, AL is quite picturesque. Cute little pit...

July 07, 2016 - I heard about the Georgia Conservancy's trip to snorkel in a river in northwest Georgia. I am not usually anywhere near...

July 01, 2016 - travel Ask anyone who knows me and they will probably say I am audacious. That was a cute quality my husband was first...

June 30, 2016 - travel Ocoee River I love all things paddle related. My husband has caught the bug also, though he does not share my e...

June 29, 2016 - travel Copperhill, Tenn I suffer from wanderlust. I am always looking for a vacation deal, planning a trip in my head...

June 28, 2016 - travel We don't do big gifts to each other for our anniversary. What we do is experiences and travel. Our wedding was e...

June 20, 2016 - #yaklife We had a rare opportunity for a kid free night on the lake and we took full advantage. Lake Lanier is the c...

June 06, 2016 - One of my favorite places to stop and see in South Carolina are these ruins. I have shot them many times but this las...

May 27, 2016 - This trail speaks to my love of all things creepy. I had heard rumors about this trail a long time ago and forgot abo...

May 05, 2016 - After running 13.1 miles I had the bright idea that today would be the best day to visit one of the parks. Hollywood St...

May 04, 2016 - We jumped on the monorail and rode around to the Contemporary resort. It is not very futuristic anymore but I had never...

May 03, 2016 - It's no secret that I like to explore. Why not explore some of the Disney resorts? They are so beautifully landscaped...

May 02, 2016 - I wanted to schedule a special Disney treat. My son loves characters. ALL characters. My BFF is a Disney fanatic. Her...

May 01, 2016 - Technically spring break was the week before. Originally I planned on hitting Universal Studios and not even going to...

April 30, 2016 - Or maybe a Quarter. I had time constraints for vacationing due to the Georgia Milestones Testing beginning the day afte...

April 29, 2016 - I knocked one of my goals off my 2016 to-do list. See full list here. Let me state for the record, I am NOT a Disney...

March 16, 2016 - The Laurel and Hardy Museum It kind of was a perfect day. I told mom the last time we made this trip that if we took...

March 11, 2016 - Thanks to my friend Lori, who introduced me to Roadside America and Atlas Obscura I got to knock 2 museums off the 2016...

March 10, 2016 - This weekend was another trip to the Carolina coast. I had to get a long run in while I was there and I was determined t...

February 25, 2016 - The weather people in Atlanta just plain suck. It was supposed to be sunny, warm and dry. What we got was fog, drizzl...

February 02, 2016 - I found a ghost town on the internet. It was also only an hour away. I was really excited to go explore and hike around...

January 22, 2016 - I get to visit coastal South Carolina fairly often. When I do it is usually not for long but I manage to squeeze in a ne...

January 19, 2016 - My niece is having a baby! a girl named Stella Blaire We are a little excited around here She is always up for b...

January 18, 2016 - My boss has been trying to gather a group of us to hike Blood Mountain to the shelter at the top on the Appalachian Trai...

January 12, 2016 - Lots of Goals for 2016. One is hiking a different trail every month, this also helps with cross training for my half. My...

December 30, 2015 - I don't think I am fully recovered from the birthday trip I was exhausted from the whirlwind until Christmas Eve and th...

December 14, 2015 - The first time I went to New Orleans I was 18 and I fell in love. It was a crazy weekend trip. I got my first ever bonus...

December 09, 2015 - San Fran truly is a magical city so much architecture, art, culture, food I could go on and on My goal is to run th...

December 04, 2015 - Muir Woods From Redwood trees to wineries, what is not to love about this epic landscape My handsome husband (pre-bear...

November 26, 2015 - There is no place on Earth like Northern California My friend Beth moved there and I finally got to visit her This w...

October 20, 2015 - The last 12 months have been filled with loss I lost 3 very dear friends (and nearly lost another) I lost my step-fath...

January 21, 2015 - My step-father lost his battle with Cancer 2 months ago. My mother has never been alone. The holidays were very strang...