Travel
Camping, hiking, and exploring. This page will be a resource for all traveling.
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Adults Only Resort in Oklahoma
If you are looking for a place to stay up by Grand Lake in Oklahoma, then you are going to want to check out Thousand Oaks Resort. This adults only resort features 1 bedroom cabins with private hot tubs. They even have a couple RV spots available. One thing to note is that this resort is adults only as it is canabis friendly! {We didnt notice any issues with smell or anything from anyone using previously or during} Thousand Oaks Resort is located in Disney, right next to the dam which has an off road park. So dont forget to bring your ATV! You can even access the off road…
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Where to Stay, Play, & Eat in Port Aransas
If you are looking for the best places to stay, play, & eat in Port Aransas, Texas then you are in the right place! Port Aransas is located right off the Gulg of Mexico, just around 9 hrs South of OKC. Where To Stay There are many hotels, airbnbs, and campgrounds located in the area but we found that the campground IB Magee offered the best experience. Located right on the beach, you are just seconds away from the water making multiple visits during the day easy and hassle free. Right now, while they are in the process of rebuilding their camp facilities, you can camp with full hookups for…
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Thinking About Visiting Broken Bow, Oklahoma?
Broken Bow, Oklahoma for all your vacation needs. From beautiful scenery to tourist adventures there is something for everyone. We recently celebrated our 15 year anniversary and chose to go back to where it all started for us so many years ago. Man has it changed! There are still the tried and true places. However so much growth and developement has happend in just the past few years. Traffic is a bit of a nightmare during the summer as they work to improve the roads. What should have taken maybe 10 mins to get across town, now takes 30. Despite this annoyance, all that the town has to offer truly…
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Blue Hole Park in Salina, OK
Have you been to Blue Hole Park in Salina, OK? Located about 2 1/2 hours from OKC via the turnpike, you will find both shallow and deep beautiful ice-cold water! The hole itself is said to be about 17 feet deep. Its one of Oklahoma’s cleanest and clearest swimming holes. Need To Know Before You Go There are several things that you should know to be best prepared for you visit. Cost to enter is $10 per vehicle. No alcohol is allowed on premises. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. The park gets packed. Arrive early for prime real estate options, the park opens at 9a. Take a cooler…
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Eureka Springs, AR Birthday Trip
For my 37th birthday we took a quick one night stay trip to Eureka Springs, AR. We just wanted to get away from the everyday and take a nice relaxing trip. I absolutely love the greenery everywhere in Arkansas, so I just knew it would be perfect. Originially hoping to book a treehouse, but I waited too long and everything was booked. However, it was perfectly fine because I adored the cabin we ended up finding instead. Where We Stayed The cabin was located about 20 mins West of Eureka Springs on Beaver Lake. We found and booked it via Airbnb here. It was a small one bedroom/bathroom with a…
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Mother Daughter Dallas Shopping Trip
My baby girl turned 13! I still can’t believe it. When planning for her birthday this year; I knew I wanted to do something extra special. We discussed birthday parties with friends and family but when I suggested a shopping trip she jumped at the idea. So being the type A person that I am. I started planning everything out. I knew there was a couple places that we wanted to eat at; In-N-Out and Sugar Factory. We also knew we wanted to go to NorthPark Center Mall. So then we picked where we wanted to stay. I looked at several hotels but we ultimately decided to go with an…
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Why Banff is One of Canadas Best Vacation Destinations
Looking for Canadas best vacation destinations? My guest blogger is giving you the scoop on Banff below! Enjoy! Where do you want to learn more about next time? Leave me a comment below! Canadas Best Vacation Destinations In Banff Banff is Canadas oldest National Park, a landmark that marks it as a vital part of its history and shows its commitment to beauty and nature. Many don’t know as much about this area as they should and assume it’s just for skiing and sledding. Although these are fantastic sports to enjoy in the winter, Banff is amazing year-round. These are the top reasons Banff is amazing, and why everyone should…
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Camping In Arkansas
Camping trips are our favorite. From sitting fireside to hiking the campground trails we love it all. We are definitely glampers though. I need my bathroom and fluffy bed to fully enjoy camping. I dont think I will do tent camping ever again. HAHA. I wouldn’t mind backpaing and sleeping in a hammock though! For the kiddo’s 12th birthday we went camping in Arkansas. We visited 3 different campsite locations over a 8 day period. Blue Mountain Lake (Havana, Arkansas) Beautiful views, stunning blue lake and gorgeous treed area. We found the perfect spot, site #13, sits back away from everyone else and has a little creek running right next…
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Camping In The Fall In Rogers, AR
Nothing brings me greater joy then camping in the fall. Campfires, hammocks, brisk air, smores, and hiking. These are a few of my favorite things. For our most recent camping trip, we decided to visit somewhere new. So using the Recreation.gov site we landed on Prairie Creek at Beaver Lake in Rogers, AR. Recreation.gov is a great resource if you are a disabled veteran. You can apply for an access pass and stay at any of the locations for half price! While the main activities to participate in here involves the lake, there is a 1 mile hiking trail. The trail is a strenuous uphill hike but very beautiful and…
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The Big Texan
So we went to Palo Duro Canyon for our last camping trip of the season, so of course we had to make a trip to The Big Texan for dinner! This is one of our favorite traditions when we pass through Amarillo, TX. Such a beautiful place, especially during the Holiday Season! Its all lit up with Christmas lights and decor everywhere. Even the giant steer skull gets in on the action! The atmosphere is big, welcoming, and very rustic. Walking up into the restaurant you walk along a huge wrap around porch to the front, on some beautiful old wood planks, really bringing the western vibe the moment you…