Never have I ever been through a state that can’t make up its mind as to what it wants to be. Within a 3 hour drive through California we traveled through barren desert, high mountains, rolling grass hills, giant sequoia forests, and gorgeous beaches. California has such a variety to it! So no shocker when …
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Exploring Palo Duro with Kids: A Family-Friendly Hike To Palo Duro Caves
What I love about Texas is that it has a little bit of everything. You can spend the day on the beach then drive to the mountains, desert, lakes, forests, or even salt flats without even leaving the state. So its not too surprising to say that Texas even has its very own version of …
Unforgettable West Texas State Parks You’ll Love
I spent eighteen months serving a mission for my church in Seattle, Washington. Whenever people asked where I was from, I’d joke that West Texas was nothing but dirt, dust, and oil rigs. And honestly—if you’ve ever driven through, you know it’s not exactly winning any beauty pageants at first glance. But here’s the surprise: …


