Crystal River, Florida, is the Manatee Capital of the World, attracting visitors from around the globe to swim with the lovable, gentle giants, but the Manatees are only the beginning. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise offering kayaking, hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, golf, and more, we set off for an old-school adventure along Florida’s Nature Coast. Day […]
Road Trippin’
Havasupai: Hiking to Paradise
You’ve probably seen photographs floating around the internet of incredible blue-green waterfalls crashing over high cliffs against the colorful backdrop of the Grand Canyon. You might assume the pictures are enhanced. Nothing could be that color. But it can, and it is at Havasupai. On an earlier trip to trek to Phantom Ranch in the […]
Soaring With Eagles at Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Alabama is home to some of the best state parks in the country, and I was fortunate to attend the kick-off of Eagle Awareness 2018 at Lake Guntersville State Park. I was able to visit two other nearby Alabama State Parks, making it a three in one weekend! If you haven’t visited Lake Guntersville State Park […]
A Stay at Hotel Indigo, Orange Beach, Alabama – Review
Coastal cool meets city chic at the new Hotel Indigo in Orange Beach, Alabama, located adjacent to Gulf State Park and the Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail system. Less than one year old, this property is a delight. Arriving in the hip, modern lobby, complete with swinging chairs, you’ll be greeted by a friendly […]
Won’t You Take Me to Monkeytown?
Find adventure crossing an ocean or crossing the street. That’s the tagline of this blog. And words to live by. Often, when we think of travel, we think of the big, epic, bucket-list trips, but that’s a mistake! Don’t put travel and adventure on hold until you have the time or money for that. Just go […]
Ultimate Waterfall Road Trip – North Alabama
Everybody loves a road trip! And this one’s a doozy featuring magnificent waterfalls, some wildflowers, and, if you’re lucky, some wildlife? Let’s go! Waterfall One Begin the journey at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, Alabama. Park by the chapel and take a short walk across the bridge to get this popular view of the 90-foot […]
Nashville Unusual – Things To Do In Music City
Or That Time I Went to Nashville To Do Goat Yoga The Reluctant Traveler (RT for short, my husband for the long haul) was headed to Nashville on business. I’ve done the downtown bar scene and wasn’t interested in another round, but there was Goat Yoga class I’d wanted to check out. I packed a […]
Muscle Shoals – More Than Music
The Muscle Shoals area is widely known for its music, but that’s only the beginning. From breathtaking natural beauty, excellent eateries, historical attractions, and world-class golf, there’s something for everyone in the Muscle Shoals area. Luring the Reluctant Traveler (my husband, RT for the rest of this post) with the promise of golf, we set […]
Tami Takes A Dive; Discover Scuba in North Alabama
No, I didn’t fall or throw a boxing match…I went SCUBA diving, and I did it right here in the Greater Gadsden area. Glencoe, to be precise. If you’re a long-time resident, you may know it as the Blue Hole, but it’s now Dive Land Park, a safe, clear-water park with something for all skill […]
