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Roswell
Who knew the star of our visit to this alien town would be an Italian restaurant!?
Big Bend National Park II
Big Bend has the best stargazing we’ve ever witnessed! Make sure this beautiful nation park is on your trip list.
Seminole Canyon State Park
This is a simple, spacious state park in a beautiful desert setting full of history and hiking.
Traverse City
We spent my 30th birthday in the Cherry Captital of the World with a surprise visit from my parents!
Las Vegas | Outdoors
Las Vegas isn’t all gambling and booze. Less than 30 minutes outside of town are some of the most beautiful mountain views. Be sure to check out Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon.
Big Bend National Park
With over 90 hiking trails, this National Park is a “must-visit” for every nature and hiking enthusiast.
Governor’s Landing Campground
We lucked out finding a spot at this first come, first serve campground! Our days were a bit gray and foggy, and then we had a camper mishap…
Mustang Island State Park
This state park close by was a great place to dump, even though it was a bit of an emergency stop for us.
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Full-service hookup babay! Can’t beat a nice hot shower.
Lake Tom Bailey
The week leading up to our departure date, Ohio decided it needed to snow and drop below freezing.