Spending my birthday in one of New Mexico’s cultural gems is a treat. Even better, I find it to be one of the most dog-friendly cities I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting! Continue reading A Walk about Dog-friendly Taos, New Mexico
Arguably one of the prettiest places in the U.S., a visit to heavenly Mendocino County just may have you dreaming of trading in city life to live out your days in the country. If I ever become weary of wandering, you may just find this “brighlighter” rooted here. Continue reading Bahl Hornin’ (Good drinking) in Anderson Valley, California
Millions of tourists flock to the beautiful beaches of the St. Petersburg area each year. Yet by dedicating all of their time to the Gulf Coast shore, many miss out on really experiencing one of the most vibrant cities in the U.S. With that in mind, I present to you twelve more reasons to visit St. Pete. Continue reading Beyond the Beach: 12 Reasons to Visit St. Pete, Florida
Little did we know that a couple of planned stops in the St. Pete metro area would evolve into a celebration of a man whom I never knew… A man whose contributions to the sailing world cannot be understated. Two days after our arrival on the Pinellas Peninsula, we will come to believe that kismet that led us this particular place, on this particular weekend. Continue reading St. Pete and Dunedin, Florida: Toasting Clark Mills – Father of the Optimist Pram Sailboat
Bentonville, Arkansas may be best known as the home of Walmart and for its booming job market. However it is the Crystal Bridges Museum, bike paths, bustling downtown, brews, and burgeoning foodie scene that make it such an interesting place to visit.
Bentonville will appeal to the bourgie traveler and dirtbagger alike. There really is something for everyone here. When our trip came to an end, I really didn’t want to leave this cool southern city. Continue reading Northwest Arkansas (Part 2): Big fun in Bentonville
The air is thick with the heady scent of Juniper even where there’s nary a Juniper tree in sight. Is it my imagination, or is that magnificent fragrance made all the sweeter by the aroma of local craft beer brewing? It is easy to fall in love with Bend, and we did so within a few short hours. Continue reading Beers, Birks, and the Last Blockbuster Video in Bend, Oregon
A trip to Northern Washington would not be complete without visiting the San Juan Islands. The ferry ride from Anacortes to Friday Harbor makes for a reasonably priced day trip, and in this case the journey may be even better than the destination. Continue reading San Juan Islands, Washington: Catching the Ferry to Friday Harbor
By happenstance we land in Port Townsend, Washington on just the right weekend to take in the Wooden Boat Festival. Tho we quickly learn that this charming seaside town offers unique experiences for the traveler any time of the year. Continue reading Port Townsend, WA & The Wooden Boat Festival
Fresh local cheese + working fishing village + craft beer + beach + camping under the trees? Yes please! Continue reading Northern Oregon Coast – Tillamook, Depoe Bay, Beverly Beach State Park, Newport
Westward We Wander 
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