The Hoover Dam is considered an engineering marvel. Impressive considering the dam was constructed in the 1930s, prior to the design of many engineering tools and techniques that would be made this work easier and safer. In a five year span, approximately 21,000 workers would place 5 million barrels of concrete to construct the dam….
Category: Travel Adventures
Nashville, Tennessee
Known for Honky Tonks and country music our Nashville, Tennessee trip itinerary included all that plus a couple side trips to take in the area’s history and culture. We also sampled a few of the region’s better known meals and found a few hours to explore a couple museums. Here are our must see sights…
Cedar Point
I’m a boy mom. My world is loud, fast, fearless and often times very dirty. That said, it was only fitting our Heartland of America Road Trip included a stop at an amusement park. Enter Cedar Point. Planning a trip to an amusement park can feel overwhelming; what passes to get, where to stay, what…
Hocking Hills, Ohio
Road trips. They are a summer tradition. Our recent road trip adventure through the heartland of the country had us crossing the state of Ohio. We were planning on just passing through when we stumbled upon the Hocking Hills, Ohio area. The images we saw online prompted us to do some research and schedule an…
Springfield, Illinois
The capital of Illinois and the family home of Abraham Lincoln. These two facts are what likely comes to mind when you think of Springfield, IL. In addition to the home of Lincoln, Springfield is where the 16th President is buried and it’s where you can find his Presidential Museum and Library. We took a…
Immersive Van Gogh Experience
Vincent Van Gogh is one of the world’s finest impressionist painters. His works, his short life and his impact on Western art take shape in a new exhibit; the Immersive Van Gogh Experience. The experience is often sold out weeks in advance and for good reason. The mix of projected images set to music is…
Devil’s Bridge Hike in Sedona
The Devil’s Bridge hike in Sedona is extremely popular. It’s easy to see why. The natural sandstone arch is perched on the cliffside, beckoning hikers to shuffle out for a closer look. The trek to the bridge is considered moderately difficult due to a few minor rock scramble areas. Having to hoist your way up…
Seven Sacred Pools Hike in Sedona
The red sandstone buttes and rock formations near Sedona, Arizona were created nearly 3 million years ago. Their beauty and majesty draw visitors and adventure seekers from around the globe. One of the most spectacular treks to get up close to witness the formation’s splendor is the Seven Sacred Pools Hike. Getting to the Trailhead…
Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona
The hike to Cathedral Rock is a mere 1.2 miles round trip. The trouble is that most of the distance is straight up. The Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona is spectacular. If you’re willing to claw and rock scramble your way to the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views. Getting to the trailhead Parking…
Saguaro National Park
Less than 1 million people visit Saguaro National Park each year, a number that means there are more cacti in the park than annual visitors. Saguaro National Park boasts an estimated 1.9 million saguaros within the park’s 92,000 acres just outside of Tuscon, Arizona. Saguaro National Park is divided into two parts; the east side…