Travel
A collection of road trips, food trips, and all other exploration!
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Exploring St. Louis: History, Beer and a Music Festival
Our full day in St. Louis delivered a lovely mix of history, music, and unexpected surprises—a close up encounter with a Clydesdale! Here’s how we spent a day discovering the best of this iconic city. Morning Light in Downtown St. Louis We started the morning in downtown St. Louis, waking to the warm light revealing
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Road Trip Kickoff: A Packed Truck Headed for St. Louis
The road trip officially kicked off with the truck packed to the absolute limit. Computers, rope access kits, cots, camping gear—every square inch is packed! Functional? Yes. Lightly unhinged? Also yes. 🏕️ Our first push brought us to St. Louis, where we grabbed a hotel just a few blocks from the Gateway Arch and right
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Gravel Miles: Tunica Hills Training Miles
A free morning presented a chance to explore a local gravel trail Marc’s been eager to ride. Since Marc, an avid gravel enthusiast, suggested we pack up the bikes up and head to the Tunica Hills region, home to the Rouge Roubaix gravel race. Tackling Big Bertha and the route’s major elevation first seemed like
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Our First Cruise and a Magical Anniversary Adventure
Some celebrations deserve a little extra magic, and what better place to mark the upcoming wedding anniversary of Caitlin’s parents than the Happiest Place on Earth? This trip was fast-paced and excitement-filled, complete with a few firsts, delicious eats, and calm seas. 🌸🌿 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival Epcot’s festivals are always a must. The
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SUP Adventures & Bike Fun on Louisiana’s Bogue Fayla
Sometimes the best adventures are the simplest ones. This one was all about slowing down, getting on the water, and letting Louisiana do what it does best—feel effortlessly peaceful and a little wild at the same time. We spent the afternoon cruising along on our paddleboards, floating through calm water, chasing pockets of shade, and
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Exploring Avery Island: Tabasco, Jungle Gardens & Louisiana Detours
Marc, his parents, and I recently took a scenic ride down to Avery Island, Louisiana — a quick trip from home and most famously known as the headquarters of Tabasco Hot Sauce. Avery Island: Home of TABASCO® Brand Pepper Sauce Though it’s called an island, Avery Island isn’t surrounded by water in the traditional sense.
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High River Levels: A Weekend Adventure at Bonnet Carré
Marc and I took advantage of a free weekend and headed to central Louisiana to check out the Kisatchie National Forest mountain biking scene. On the drive home, we couldn’t resist a detour, taking advantage of the high Mississippi River levels to explore some of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ control systems designed to