A Day in Salem, Massachusetts

What to do in Salem, Massachusetts? Here's some suggestions to help you decide if you want to visit.

Discover Warm Mineral Springs in Florida 

Having lived in Florida for over 35 years, and as much as we like to travel, you'd think we've seen every attraction and been everywhere in the state.  Definitely not!  So with a weekend off, we decided to check out Warm Mineral Springs.  We found Myakka River RV Resort - a former KOA branded property … Continue reading Discover Warm Mineral Springs in Florida 

A Day in Philadelphia

Sometimes you just don't have enough time to spend in a destination but you want to go there and experience it quickly.  I hadn't been to Philadelphia for decades despite having grown up in Pennsylvania so we decided to take a quick trip to the city and take in some sights and spend just a … Continue reading A Day in Philadelphia

The Natural Bridge

One of America's original tourist attractions is still stunning and awesome as it must have been to people like Thomas Jefferson. The Natural Bridge is a great place to view nature and the fascinating natural bridge itself .  We went directly there and from there to the campground nearby.  There was ample room in the … Continue reading The Natural Bridge

The Smithsonian Museums in a Day in Washington

So it takes days to really experience the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC, but sometimes you just have a day to do it.  What do you do?  Make the most of your time and realize that this isn't the best way to fully experience any museum.  So we managed to get into DC (there are … Continue reading The Smithsonian Museums in a Day in Washington

A Day in Ogunquit, Maine       

Why you should include Ogunquit, Maine on your bucket list  Ogunquit, Maine, is an easy day trip from many places in New England and is well worth visiting for a day and more if you can.  It is the type of place you could imagine yourself settling into for a week or a season of … Continue reading A Day in Ogunquit, Maine       

Camping in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Camping Near Gatlinburg The campground Camping in the Smokies is a no frills camping experience and what you get here is easy access to everything via the trolley.  We would stay here again without hesitation though some campers may prefer something better.  It is really fine if you don't mind a grass site and paying for … Continue reading Camping in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Fun in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

People laughed at work when I said we were going to Pigeon Forge.  I didn't really know what to expect but from what I could tell it looked like there were plenty of things to do and we were going to be in Gatlinburg also - another destination that people snickered about. Convenient camping location … Continue reading Fun in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Wekiva Falls: Nature in Orlando’s North

Where is a great weekend getaway in Florida? We were looking for something fun and different to do but only had a weekend to do it so we thought of WHAT we wanted to do and went from there.  A friend had visited Cactus Jack's Trail Rides at Rock Springs Run Trail in Sorrento, Florida … Continue reading Wekiva Falls: Nature in Orlando’s North

Historic small town in Georgia: Darien

Darien, Georgia, was just a tiny circle on the map for us for years.  It was an exit you'd pass along the I-95 on the way home or to somewhere else.  So we found ourselves trying to find a place to meet with Michael coming from New Hampshire and me from St. Petersburg.  I was … Continue reading Historic small town in Georgia: Darien