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Budget Friendly Travel Destinations Some of the best memories aren’t made in front of a screen. They’re made under the open skies and side by side with the people you love. Today, I’m taking you with me to Payne’s Prairie. And we’re not just searching for wild horses. We’re reconnecting as a family, one step and one hoof prick at a time with this travel tip. Let’s go find some magic with… Read More
Look up the Holly Hammock Trail, and every blog, every app will tell you the same thing: it is a simple, beautiful, easy walk in the woods. They use all the right words: “scenic,” “mostly shaded,” and “great for all fitness levels.” Standing here, at the trailhead, you would probably believe them. It looks peaceful. It looks nice. But they are leaving stuff out. The critical, unfiltered details that can take a… Read More
The sound of tearing metal was gone. All that was left was the howl of an Alaskan blizzard and the soft thud of snow piling on twisted aluminum. It was just after 8 p.m. on November 23rd, 1957. Eleven souls had just fallen out of the sky. Come with me as we explore a Plane Crash Hike & Rescue Mission. At the end of this article is a link to my video… Read More
Bridge Ruins Hike – Florida Hiking Trails I am constantly on the lookout for the finest hiking trails in Florida. But what does that really entail? I enjoy hiking, yet sometimes the scenery in Florida can feel repetitive with its sand, trees, and more sand and trees. However, every so often, as I journey through the state, I discover Florida hiking trails that offer something interesting to see. One such trail was… Read More