Whoever nicknamed New Mexico as the ‘land of enchantment’ was a genius. This state is a state full of unexpected wonders. It can be the ugliest state you have ever seen, but it will surprise you with incredible, jaw-dropping wonders! In the absolute middle of nowhere between Durango and Aztec is the desert wonder of …
Discover The Best Free Things To Do In Lubbock, Texas
West Texas isn’t exactly known as paradise on earth, but the college town of Lubbock is definitely the paradise of West Texas! Trust me, as a gal livin’ down in the Midland/Odessa area, the thought of taking a trip up to Lubbock is like getting back into civilization! With an incredible selection of food, shopping, …
Discovering Pecos, Texas: The Pecos Boot Trail Scavenger Hunt
Deep into the desert of West Texas is where rodeos began, where Pecos Bill was dreamed up, and where cowboys rode into the sunset! Welcome to Pecos, Texas! This old town may not have much to it, but it sure has a great history. So to commemorate the cowboy/western history of this town, the city …
Things To Do In Odessa, Texas With Kids
My senior year of high school, my parents moved us down to Odessa, Texas. We quickly gave this West Texas town a new nickname of “Odessa-lation.” This desolate land was an eye sore and lets be honest pretty creepy. So lets just say I was extremely happy when my husband and I moved up to …
Free Things To Do In Carbondale, Colorado
Everyone who visits Colorado knows about Aspen, Colorado! If they don’t know about Aspen, than they know about Glenwood Springs. What most people don’t realize is there is a hidden gem smack dab in the middle of the these two highly touristy towns! Carbondale, Colorado is a forgotten treasure in this beautiful mountain valley. Whether …
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: The Best Thing To Do In San Angelo, Texas
West Texas is known for its heat, it’s oil, and…..yeah that’s about it. Yes its got ridiculous heat, and more oil derricks than you have ever seen in your whole life, but it is also home to a couple hundred donkeys. More like a THOUSAND donkeys! Tucked back in the boonies of San Angelo …
Why We LOVED The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch in Picacho, Arizona!
Welcome to “The Darndest Place you’ll ever visit!” On the drive from Tucson, AZ up to Phoenix, AZ you will pass through a middle of no where town called Picacho, Arizona. Little did you realize that is middle of no where desert town is home to hundreds of giant flightless birds, Ostriches! This is the …
6 Fun Things To Do At North Beach In Corpus Christi, Texas
I have been asked multiple times in my life, which would you choose: the beach or the mountains! My answer is, I want to live in the mountains and vacation at the beach! The beach to me is a place to relax, soak in the sun, and have no worries in the world! We sporadically …
Give Your Kids the UFO Experience in Roswell, New Mexico
If you are looking for an experience that is out of this world than Roswell, New Mexico is the place to be! Okay I guess still in the world, but with visitors from beyond this planet. Trust me you have never experienced a town like this one before. Prepare yourself to come face to face …
Visiting The Rattlers And Reptiles Rattlesnake Museum
Fort Davis is a small town tucked away in the mountains of West Texas. The town has been built around the old military fort that still stands as a National Historic Site. Though the military fort is super old, there is something on this land that is much older and that is the wildlife of …