Shawnee National Forest

What is it about locals not going to the parks closest to them? I am just as guilty of this as anyone. I see the state and national parks hours away and am drawn to them, but when I think of going to one that isn't very far from home, I always assume that it … Continue reading Shawnee National Forest

Girls Get-a-way Weekend!

My mother-in-law planned a fun get-a-way weekend for my sister-in law's birthday. We headed to Nashville, Indiana. Nashville is a fun busy little town in between Indianapolis and Bloomington. Nashville, Indiana is known for it's historical sites, food, hiking, shopping and winery/distillery. She booked an Airbnb in the middle of town. Our Airbnb was directly … Continue reading Girls Get-a-way Weekend!

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park has been on my list for a while, of places I wanted to visit. I first learned about Hot Springs National Park, when watching a documentary on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He advocated for thermal hydrotherapy as it was thought at the time to aid certain sicknesses or aftereffects of diseases … Continue reading Hot Springs National Park

Weekend in Waco

A spontaneous unplanned trip to Waco Texas! You already know that this blog is about to be about glorious goddess and wonderland of Joanna Gaines. There are actually a couple other things to do there besides go visit the Silos at Magnolia and I will tell you everything! The first thing we did before even … Continue reading Weekend in Waco

Less than 24 hours in Dallas

We took a quick unplanned trip to Texas and stopped at Dallas along the way. Neither Nathan nor I had ever been to Dallas. We stayed on the outskirts of Dallas the night before. Next morning, we got up and Nathan picked the breakfast place, and it was delicious. We ate at Snooze an A.M. … Continue reading Less than 24 hours in Dallas