More than 100 years ago, in 1903 a plumber with a love of gardening purchased four acres of land with a sunken freshwater lake. The lake was the result of an old sinkhole. With that purchase, he began one of Florida’s oldest roadside attractions. George Turner Sr. quickly drained the…

Sometimes the best trips are the unplanned additions to trips! This was definitely the case with our recent adventures in Turkey. Turkey had not been on my “must travel” list. I had never given it much thought, to be honest. Yet, that all changed when we booked a trip to…

Aruba is that little island in the southern Caribbean where the phrase “One Happy Island” comes to life. The island fulfills all your island bucket list adventures. You can opt for world-renown kite surfing, scuba/snorkeling, or a more relaxed day on the pristine white-sand beaches. …

As a frequent traveler, there are few places that draw me back like Carson Valley, Nevada. Nestled between the Pine Nut Mountains and Eastern Sierra the valley is an oasis mere minutes from Lake Tahoe. This historic and picturesque valley offers a legendary experience! I’ve experienced some of my biggest…

Life is about choices. Choices leading to the mundane and choices leading to wonder. What will you choose? 1. Just do it. Don’t over think it. Get out and do something. Adventure doesn’t have to be about passport stamps from far away lands. Adventure can be found everywhere. Yes, everywhere. Start small and grow from there. Skip the…

It’s been called “peacefully strange” and that sums it up well. This small, high-desert, west Texas town. A surprising arts hub and the site of a supernatural phenomenon has people flocking to the unassuming town of Marfa, Texas. Some say it is one of America’s last frontiers. It is definitely…

Powerful. Moving. Humbling. These are but a few of the words to describe the City of Las Cruces Veterans Memorial Park. Dedicated on May 5th, 1999. The park was a cooperative effort by the city and the Las Cruces Home Builders Association in conjunction with the Veterans Advisory Board and Parks and Recreation…

Nestled at the base of the Organ Mountains Las Cruces neighbors White Sands National Park. While embracing the culture, food, and views that make New Mexico an incredible place to visit over and over again. History Doña ana County is the second-most populated county in the state of New Mexico. Nestled…

While the greater Phoenix area isn’t typically top of your must-see travel list, it is a great place to do a lot of things. Whether you are interested in exploring the desert during a hike, scenic drive, or just view the oddities of the desert there is something for everyone…