Let's be honest with each other here. NYC is full of so many things that planning a trip there was more stressful than fun. I couldn't decide which places would be the most memorable or which districts would offer the most during our short visit. Somewhere along the way I realized that all of my focus … Continue reading Eating our way through lower Manhattan
The new year snuck up really fast. Not the kind of fast where you accidentally keep writing "2016 2017"or saying, "Time to start those resolutions! Only 14 days late!" Nope. It's different as I get older. It's realizing I didn't experience half the things I intended on in the past year. Accomplishments in 2016 far exceeded anything … Continue reading Bucket List Display [2017]
My stance on New Years is still undecided. On one hand, it allows us the opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and hope. We celebrate all of the great times and the times we got back up after gettin… Source: 30 Days x12
Tuesday Like all great trips we set sail right after work; battling traffic and navigating by the reflectors on the road. Just five hours after leaving work on Tuesday we landed at our Virginia destination. We pulled into Natural Tunnel State Park and located an empty spot. They don't assign you a campsite until you … Continue reading KY & VA..tunnels, arches, waterfalls, and bourbon
Confusing title, right? Why prep your home before you leave it for an extended amount of time? Imagine coming back after a vacation to minimal chores/house work. Now, imagine coming back to your home with untouched overflowing garbage, dishes, and grime. Which one sounds better? Let’s talk. To do: Clear the sink or at the … Continue reading Before you go: Prep your home for vacation
When it comes to road trips I'd consider myself a pretty forward-thinking planner. I try to fill in gaps that might come up. Did we pack towels? Extra contacts? Enough underwear? With this trip we'll be car camping at four campgrounds and staying in one hotel in downtown Louisville- meaning we'll need both camping gear and something … Continue reading Road Trip Organization
09.24.2016 At a glance: Horse, bike, and hike friendly Not a far drive from I-40 NC's largest state park 80 foot waterfall South Mountains (aka SoMo) State Park is a mountain range east of the Blue Ridge. In the past it was the "middle land" between Native Americans and European settlers so history is abundant in … Continue reading South Mountains State Park
You know that saying "All good things must come to an end"? That unfortunately was true for my 2010 Marmot Limelight 3 polyurethane windows. Her debut circa May 2010 On a recent camp tear down I noticed that the glue surrounding my tear drop shaped windows was yellow, flaky, and failing. None of these things … Continue reading Marmot Tent – Repairing Polyurethane Windows
01.10.2015 At a glance: Short hike to Hanging Rock Mini waterfalls Small museum, gift shop, and trail maps in Visitors Center Hanging Rock SP lies east of North Carolina's mountain area in the Piedmont Region. It is an easy day trip for any Triangle or Triad dwellers (for those unfamiliar with NC - Triangle refers to Raleigh, … Continue reading Hanging Rock State Park
10.25.2014 At a glance: Arrive early $20 main entrance fee Famous mile high swinging bridge Bathrooms, cafeteria, gift shop + more While I'm partial to Grandfather Mountain for some really good reasons I can say unbiasedly that the area overlooks some of the prettiest views in North Carolina. This state park was the first we visited … Continue reading Grandfather Mountain State Park
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