Prior to last September, I had not heard of Madera Canyon, which is somehow less than an hour from Tucson and also the home base of Mt. Wrightson, the tallest mountain in Southern Arizona. However, I went from not knowing a thing about this place to visiting in September, December, and January, and I can… Continue reading Day Tripping to Madera Canyon
The best thing about Tucson is the food. No, seriously. I mean, there are lots of great things, but it is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, which should tell you that the food is good. I've loved just about everywhere I've eaten in Tucson, and it was incredibly difficult to narrow down this list to my Top… Continue reading Where to Eat in Tucson
It's autumn: That wonderful time of cool weather, hay rides, and pumpkin spice everything. Living in Tucson though, sweater weather doesn't really come at the same time as pumpkin spice. In our apartment, we've been ready (and rather desperate) for fall since the start of the school year. None of us are desert natives, but… Continue reading Tucson Fall: Autumn Vibes in the Sonoran Desert
Before visiting Michigan, I was unaware of how beautiful this state is! All I was really familiar with was Detroit (which I ended up really liking!) and the Great Lakes. I was fortunate on this trip to be introduced to Michigan by one of my best friends who is a native of the state, and… Continue reading One Day on Mackinac Island, Michigan
Did you know that Michigan is the 11th largest state based on land size? Or that Alaska is the only state with more water included in its borders? Michigan is actually surprisingly huge - although Lake Superior is even more surprising (Trust me, the question "How many Liechtensteins would fit in Lake Superior" has become… Continue reading Top Five: Detroit, Michigan
The best way to learn something is by doing it, I think. However, that can also be stressful, so a bit of research can also help. I've taken a few long bus rides - in middle school, there was a field trip to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, and one spring break in high school,… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Greyhounds
Memphis, Tennessee is famous for music - blues and rock 'n roll in particular. With Graceland just a short drive from downtown, the city has a special connection to Elvis, and Beale Street is famous for soul food and blues. However, it's about an eight-hour drive from where we live, so I was a little… Continue reading One Day in Memphis, Tennessee
There's something appealing about a place you can't technically drive to. Although you can have a car on Ocracoke Island, it necessitates loading your car onto a 60 minute ferry then driving about half an hour into the only town on the island. The alternative is a new passenger ferry that is 70 minutes but… Continue reading Hidden Gems: Ocracoke Island
I think most people have some place that is "their" vacation spot - a place the family goes regularly enough that it feels like both a home away from home and a clear indication that you're one vacation. My personal vacation spot is the Outer Banks where my family has vacationed for years. We don't… Continue reading One Week on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
As a proud West Virginian, I'm always excited to offer travel suggestions for those coming to visit this wild, wonderful state! I was fortunate enough to show one of my close friends around my home state a few weeks ago, and though I don't think one week is anywhere near enough time to explore all… Continue reading A Week in West Virginia
Wonderlust Wanderings 