Why you should visit Ponca City, Oklahoma
We happened upon Oklahoma when we were driving from Arizona to Pennsylvania. We just picked an exit that had a few hotel options and ended up finding a small casino…
6 of Nevada’s Best Hidden Wonders
When people think of Nevada it’s always Las Vegas, Reno/Lake Tahoe and possibly Hoover Dam. But do you know about all of the other great things there are to do…
Best things to do in Shawnee, Oklahoma
One of my favorite stops in Oklahoma was Shawnee. It is located between Tulsa and Oklahoma City on Interstate 40. We actually stayed here a couple days but it’s a…
Valley of Fire State Park: Nevada’s Hidden Gem
On our way back from Mesquite, AZ we decided to go to the Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. This amazing…
“Powerball Pit Stop: Arizona or California—Where Should Vegas Locals Buy Tickets?”
The one thing we miss since moving to Nevada from Pennsylvania is being able to buy lottery tickets. I don’t really understand the reasoning behind not having a state lottery,…
Is Laughlin, NV worth visiting: A guide to this desert gem.
Laughlin, Nevada, may not have the bright lights and bustling crowds of Las Vegas, but this desert town along the Colorado River offers a more laid-back, affordable alternative to its…
Southern Indiana Adventures
We often went to Southern Indiana to visit the casinos. We enjoy playing at different casinos and often take road trips to find them. Three of the four casinos in…
Our Top Reasons We Love Road Trips: Freedom, Flexibility, and Fun!
I love going on road trips! There are so many adventures you can have on a road trip, because undoubtedly you will find something not mentioned anywhere, like a small…
Best Places in Nevada to put on your Bucket List
Since we moved to Nevada, I’m realizing that there are many more places to visit than I first thought. I knew about Reno and Lake Tahoe, Red Rock Canyon, etc.…
No More “Did I Forget Something?” The Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist
Trying to decide what to pack can be intimidating sometimes, but if you think ahead to what you are going to be doing while on your trip and make your…
Ten most often forgotten things to pack
Whenever we go on a trip there seems to be something I always wish I would have thought of when I packed and always when it’s most inconvenient to go…
Best places to stop-Road trip from Chinle, AZ to Santa Fe, NM
As we leave Canyon de Chelly, we realize that once again we aren’t on what one would call a “main” highway, but a scenic route heading to Gallup. Even though…
What to see in Taos, NM: A First Timer’s Guide
We decided we would take a trip to Taos on our last day of our road trip before heading back to Nevada. There are two routes from Santa Fe to…
Red Rocks & Vortexes: Your Ultimate Sedona Travel Guide
Our first stop on our trip from Las Vegas, NV to Santa Fe, NM was Sedona, AZ. As you drive through the Coconino National Forest, you’ll notice the landscape changing…
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Explore the Magic of Canyon de Chelly
We did a road trip from Henderson, NV to Santa Fe, NM and Canyon de Chelly was a must stop for us. The trip from Flagstaff to Canyon de Chelly…