Fort Worth is a thriving city brimming with rich architectural history, deep western roots, an extensive museum and art culture, and quality foodie and shopping options that rival big cities without the hassles of them.  When my husband was relocated for a work assignment in Fort Worth in 2017, it did not take long to…

May 19-Rising early we headed out to drive 390 miles as we start the final week of our trip and head into Alaska, the Last Frontier.  We continued our trip in Canada along the Alaska Highway which bordered the Kluane National Park.  Stopping at the visitor center for more information and to watch the movie…

May 13-We woke up early to head for the Canadian border from Yellowstone.  Unfortunately, as we began our northern exit out of the park, we encountered an unexpected road closure that forced us to drive the long way around the park adding an extra hour and a half to our trip! The only perk was…

May 8-We woke up to blue skies but a blustery day in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.  Making the best of these badlands, we began by watching the film in the visitor center highlighting the geological formations and the wildlife that roams the prairies.  We had also brought the “Passport to our National Parks”…

While renting an RV from Great Alaskan Holidays (GAH) in 2014, I noticed a brochure about the Spring Adventure Package.  It explained an opportunity to pick up a new RV from the manufacturer facility and transport it to the GAH headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska for a reduced rental price.  As long as you delivered the…

  This Texas legacy established in 1857 as a fort has been restored into luxury remote accommodations that have been on my bucket list for some time.  The ranch offers a unique opportunity to stay in well-appointed rooms in the remote Chinati Mountains not far from Big Bend area.  While the 3.5-hour drive from the…

It has been my dream for quite some time to find a place in the Texas Hill Country where my family could gather for special memories.  After exploring several areas, in January 2016, a place showed up on Zillow.com that actually seemed to tick all the boxes of what we were looking for.  I called…

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, located in the Canadian Rockies, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.   Mount Assiniboine, located on the Great Divide, is the highest peak in the Southern Range at 11,870 feet with a striking resemblance to the Swiss Matterhorn.  It is surrounded by glacier peaks, alpine meadows, and turquoise lakes in remote…

Part 2 of our Belizean Adventure was spent on the lesser-known island of Caye Caulker, one of the many islands that surround the Belize Barrier Reef, the world’s second longest reef. Caye Caulker is known as a small, relaxed island that attracts backpackers and budget travelers. With only golf carts and bicycles traversing the dirt…

Enjoying camping in the heat of a Texas summer can be challenging. Inks Lake State Park located one hour northwest of Austin has great options for surviving the heat, as well as nearby day trips.    The 1200-acre park situated on pink granite outcroppings offers multiple water activities with beautiful scenic views. With Longhorn Cavern State…