Road trip munchies are a very real thing! I can feed my crew breakfast, hit the road, and an hour later they are begging for snacks. An HOUR later, not even kidding! How can they possibly be hungry?! I blame the roadside billboards that wreak of food porn. Just in case you have the same …
Silver Mines Recreation Area [Ironton]
So glad we found this place! We were on vacation in the area when we had to make a last-minute change to our itinerary. Our original destination was the Johnson’s Shut-Ins, but the water was unbelievably low. To make matters worse, there really wasn’t room for us because of the huge crowd. We chose to …
Packing Light Strategies
Packing is something that can actually invoke anxiety in a lot of travelers. So, I am hoping these packing light strategies will help alleviate some of that. First of all, don’t wait until the last day or so to pack! Second of all, don’t pack the whole house. You really don’t need half of what …
The Plight of Travel Documentation [Resources Included]
Travelers need an insane amount of documentation! So much so, the plight of travel documentation can be overwhelming! It would be so easy if all destinations and all travel methods required the same documentation, but NO. Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the …
Traveling with Handicaps and Disabilities [Resources Included]
Traveling with handicaps and disabilities can be so difficult. It makes every single step of the travel process arduous and can be utterly frustrating for so many reasons. However, you can still travel, and you can still have a ton of fun! Surely, I can help make the entire process easier on you. There are …
Destination Linking [Itinerary Included]
When I plan my travels, I almost always use a strategy I call Destination Linking. It probably isn’t a new concept, but I will share it with you anyway. Perhaps you can use the strategy to optimize your own travels?! This strategy is certainly helpful when you’re trying to stretch limited resources, because you’ll get …
Railroad Historical Museum [Springfield]
Are you a railfan? Do you have children that love trains? The Railroad Historical Museum is a really cool place to take the kids on a Saturday if you’re visiting the area. It is an amazing addition to any vacation, and its budget friendly! Additionally, it’s rich with historical memorabilia and knowledgeable volunteers that are …
Inspiration Point [Eureka Springs]
We were traveling from Roaring River State Park to Beaver Lakefront Cabins and just happened to stumble across Inspiration Point. Where did THAT come from? Of course, we had to stop! What a nice surprise! We spent about an hour here admiring the view, and we certainly got the cameras out. We were here in …
George Washington Carver Nat’l Monument [Diamond]
Where are all my history lovers? If you haven’t had a chance to visit the George Washington Carver National Monument, you should make time because this place is well worth it. Our spontaneous stop to stretch our legs turned out to be both educational and relaxing. Carver Trail We began by walking the 3/4 mile …
Fire and Water Show [Branson]
The Branson Fire and Water Show aka The Branson Landing Fountain Show is a have-to if you’re visiting Branson, Missouri! The shows are hourly and last 3 minutes. You can easily fit the experience into any trip so why not? It’s certainly a beautiful site, day or night. Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page …
