Juggling life's 2 greatest adventures: Travel and Motherhood
Juggling life's 2 greatest adventures: Travel and Motherhood
There are 2 kinds of people in this world when it comes to traveling. Those who have no idea where they want to go and those who have too many ideas of where they want to go and can’t decide which one to go to. I am definitely the later and have an insane bucket …
I spent a year and a half serving a mission for my church in Seattle, Washington. When people asked where I was from, I would describe West Texas as a land of nothing but dirt and oil rigs. If you have driven through West Texas than you know, it ain’t pretty. Once in a while …
If you follow me on Instagram then you know that my name is @westtexastravelmom. Just like the name says I base most of my travel in the West Texas region. Now this isn’t the most thrilling section on Texas if I am being completely honest. It is practically nothing but dirt and oil rigs as …
I grew up with a history loving mother. We spent the majority of our traveling as a kid, visiting historical sites. I have been to hundreds of battlegrounds, monuments, statues, gravesites, historic villages, and ruins. So of course I developed quite a love for history myself. That is why when we were visiting Aztec, New …
I am pretty sure Jemez Springs is why New Mexico is called the ‘Land of Enchantment!’ This beautiful, mountainous land will make you second guess yourself that you are really even actually in New Mexico! Desert Indian ruins, giant waterfalls, thick pine forests, fishing ponds, breathtaking creeks, and so much more in just one New …
Texas is a pretty unique state. It has a little bit of everything to offer; beaches, lakes, hill country, swamps, mountains, desert, lush forest, prairie, waterfalls, etc. It literally has it all. When exploring Texas I have loved visiting the different landmarks and natural attractions, most of which you will find in a state park. …
San Angelo is the gem of West Texas that no one knows about! When people think of West Texas they think of El Paso, Amarillo, or San Antonio; but I LOVE San Angelo! This adorable little town is about 2 hours south of Midland and 2 hours north of San Antonio. I remember when I …
Welcome to the troll capital of the world; or as you see it on the map little ol’ Mt Horeb, Wisconsin. This adorable town is small, covered in greenery and flowers, and has the most unique little carved residents all around town, trolls. Now don’t go thinkin these are pink trolls with long hair that …
When in Kansas do as Dorothy would and go over the rainbow to Oz! Just over the Oklahoma border in the small, middle of no where town of Liberal, Kansas sits Dorothy’s home. In this little town, you can take the journey that started with a tornado and ended with some ruby slippers for yourself! …
I am pretty sure New Mexico was nicknamed the ‘land of enchantment’ solely because of Jemez Springs! I have never seen such an amazing place in all of New Mexico. This beautiful land rolling with mountains, decorated with pine trees and aspens, and booming with wildlife. In the time I was there I saw more …