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Road Trip Albuquerque | San Antonio | New Orleans | Miami – Update

Posted on by Posted in Florida, Key West to Dead Horse, Louisiana, New Mexico, New Orleans, Roswell, San Antonio, Texas 11 Comments

We had some fun gambling our way through Nevada and seeing the beautiful sights in Arizona and New Mexico, but it was time for that bitter sweet moment on every road trip, heading home! Of course home for us was still another 2163 miles away :-) We took a rambling route across New Mexico, through Roswell, then to San Antonio to see family for the Turkey Consumption Fest we Americans call Thanksgiving. Once that was over with, and we could once again fasten our pants, we cut through New Orleans to drink off the Family Induced Stress Syndrome and then finally made it to our home in the Miami area.

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Our Route from Albuquerque to Miami via Lubbock New Orleans and San Antonio

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Why I Love Alaska – The Last Frontier

Posted on by Posted in Alaska, Anchorage, Dalton Highway, Deadhorse, Fairbanks, Featured, Tok, Valdez 9 Comments

When we first decided that we were going to make a cross-country trip to tour Alaska, we had one specific goal, drive the Dalton Highway! This was our second trip to The Last Frontier, but it was the first time we had spent any real time in the state. Our previous visit was when we traveled on an Alaskan cruise quite a few years earlier, but being there for only a few hours a day did the state no justice. I knew we’d have  a great time  visiting, but what I didn’t know was that I would end up saying I love Alaska!

Love Alaska Sign | Pikes Landing | Fairbanks Alaska

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Road Trip Route 66 | The Grand Canyon | Vegas to Flagstaff to Albuquerque

Posted on by Posted in Albuquerque, Arizona, Flagstaff, Key West to Dead Horse, Las Vegas, Nevada, New Mexico, Road Trips 7 Comments

We spent the last couple of weeks on our road trip in quite a few large cities so we decided it was time for the pendulum to swing back in the other direction and get back in touch with mother nature. What better way to do that than to visit one of her grandest creations? Over the course of 4 days we were able to visit the Grand Canyon plus two other national parks, get our “kicks” on Route 66, spend some time in one of the Midwest’s oldest cities, and visit more local breweries! How you ask? By taking a road trip routed through Las Vegas, NV to Flagstaff, AZ to Albuquerque, NM of course!

Road Trip Route 66 Las Vegas to Flagstaff to Albuquerque
Road Trip Route from Las Vegas to Flagstaff AZ to Albuquerque NM

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Road Trip: Rambling and Gambling – Redding to Reno to Las Vegas Baby!

Posted on by Posted in California, Key West to Dead Horse, Las Vegas, Nevada, Oregon, Portland 1 Comment

After having a great time in the Pacific Northwest we decided to take our trip to a much warmer climate. On our last trip in the area we took Highway 101 South along the Pacific Coast to Northern California. This time we decided to switch it up a bit and head towards the inland and made a stop off in Redding, CA before hitting Reno and Las Vegas in Nevada for a little rambling and gambling.

Our route from Portland to Redding to Reno To Las Vegas

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Photo Essay: Bushkill Falls – The Niagara of Pennsylvania in the Poconos

Posted on by Posted in Pennsylvania, Pet Travel Tips, Poconos, Things To Do 1 Comment

Bushkill Falls, also known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania”  is a hidden gem nestled in the Poconos Mountians near the Delaware Water gap.  It features several waterfalls along a series of hiking trails and a nature center. The drive to Bushkill takes you through varied scenery and quite a few winding roads, which is an added bonus for the driving enthusiast. One of our favorite parts though is the fact that the park is pet-friendly so  you can bring your dog with you while you visit! It makes an excellent day trip for anyone visiting Pennsylvania or Eastern New Jersey and has something to offer every age group.

Bushkill Falls Niagara of Pennsylvania Poconos

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