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San Elizario II
San Elizario has some of the coolest people in Texas. We loved this place so much, we came back a year later to reunite with our friends.
Marfa Lights Viewing Center
Only a few hours’ drive from Big Bend, we wanted to check out the mysterious Marfa Lights for ourselves!
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.
Windmill Farm Winery
We spent Michael’s birthday at a small-batch winery in Seguin, Texas.
Frascone Winery
Great conversation, alligator bites, and a lot of wine sampling were the perfect ingredients to kick off Michael’s birthday weekend.
Bayou Teche Brewing
Hands down, it’s the best pizza we’ve ever had! Check out one of the coolest breweries we’ve ever visited in Arnaudville, Louisiana.
New Harmony
We spent a night in Defuniak Springs, Florida to catch the tail end of a sunset and experience a true Boondockers Welcome gem!
Stinky Linky & Friends
We had the best time with Stacey and Matt during the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Keel and Curley Winery
Wineries tend to be some of our favorite Harvest Host locations to stay. Add this spot to your itinerary if you find yourself near Plant City, Florida.
Bella Lago Farm
You can’t ask for much more than a quiet resting spot with tall trees, a private lake, and some cats walking around.
Crystal Mountain
This was a beautiful spot in the mountains of Tennessee. Complete with its own goat mascot!
Traverse City
We spent my 30th birthday in the Cherry Captital of the World with a surprise visit from my parents!
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Experience the beauty and wildness that Pictured Rocks has to offer in the cozy lakeside town of Munising, Michigan.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
We love a good waterfall destination. Tahquamenon Falls had gorgeous fall foliage in what felt like a pretty remote area of the UP.
Northland Brewing Co
We kicked off our fourth wedding anniversary at a cute, little, Michigan Brewery.
Winterhaven
Winterhaven is the definition of boondocking. Plus, you can get a taste of city life in Downtown Yuma, Arizona
Joshua Tree National Park
We loved the unique stacked boulders and Joshua Trees that are populated in this Californian National Park.
Slash X Ranch Cafe
This was an amusing, off-road Western Harvest Host. A fun little stop on our way to Joshua Tree.
Death Valley National Park
You need to have Death Valley on your list of National Parks to visit. The landscape is breathtaking and there are a ton of unique things to see while you’re here.