California has it all! I mean it has Disney, the Redwoods, the beaches, desert, mountains, waterfalls, city! You name it and California’s got it. So no surprise when I tell you that California is pretty amazing underground as well! California has more than a thousand known caves you can explore. One of those amazing caves …
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Family Friendly Things To Do In Fort Stockton, Texas
When people think of West Texas the number one place people think about is Big Bend National Park! I don’t blame them, I mean that is the gem of West Texas. Fort Stockton is the perfect town to represent what I think of, when I think of West Texas. This tiny little town is located …
A Guide To Finding The Murals In Odessa, Texas
Odessa, Texas isn’t exactly known for its beauty. My mom actually calls it ‘Odessalation’ because there is literally nothing here but dirt and oil rigs. You would be surprised to find out though that this run down town has turned into a vibrant canvas of art. You would not believe the art you will find …
Adventure Awaits: Things to Do In Big Spring, Texas
Like many other Permian Basin towns, Big Spring, Texas was built up due to the thriving industry of the area…..oil! The city is located in one of the largest oil-producing regions in the United States. Oil equals jobs, jobs equal people, and people want stuff to do. Which begs the question what is there to …
Essential Tips For Visiting Joshua Tree National Park With Kids
I LOVED Joshua Tree National Park!! If I am being honest, when I first thought of going to Joshua Tree I thought it was just going to be another desert like where I live in West Texas. I expected a couple of actual Joshua Trees and maybe some cactus, but that was it. My expectations …
Day Trip From Midland, Texas: Spending A Day In Andrews, Texas
One of the things I have heard over and over again while living in West Texas, is that there is nothing to do here. So when I moved back to West Texas 2 years ago I made a decision to try and find anything and everything there is to do in this desert side of …
The Top Splash Pads In West Texas For Your Family This Summer
When I explain West Texas to people who have never been here, I tend to use words like, HOT, dirt, sand, oil, and desert. This is what West Texas is; it is a desert and it is ridiculously hot. Literally as I am writing this we just survived a 109 degree day with the rest …
A Camping Gem: McKinney Falls State Park
The best part about Texas is that it has it all! Texas has the beaches, the mountains, the desert, the swamps, the plains, and the forests. In my opinion it is probably one of the most diverse states in America. There is literally something here for everyone, surprisingly enough even the waterfall chasers! I LOVE …
Yosemite In A Day: Maximizing Adventure In Minimal Time
You are about to visit Disney Land for adults, Yosemite National Park! Just like my kids get excited for Disney I have that same amount of excitement for this gorgeous National Park! It is incredible and I am sure that is not the last time I will describe Yosemite in that way. I visited Yosemite …
Essential Tips For First-Time Visitors To Penny Hot Springs
Everyone wants to visit the Aspen valley in Colorado and for good reason. Maroon Bell, Independence Pass, Glenwood Hot Springs, the Grottos Ice Caves, Snowmass Village, Buttermilk Ski Area, and the list goes on and on. Everything you do and see just makes your soul sing and your jaw drop! It is so beautiful! People …