The Blue Whale of Catoosa is so iconic to Route 66 that it was recently featured in a TV Commercial.
beam with pride every time this commercial comes on because it feels like a piece of my own journey is being shared with the world. We crossed paths with the Blue Whale of Catoosa back in 2016 on our second Route 66 adventure.
Author: Greetings from Kelly
Visiting a Route 66 Landmark: The Midpoint Cafe in Texas
[Read Time: 2 Minutes, 20 Seconds] The Midpoint Cafe is a quick but memorable stop along Route 66
Greetings from Las Vegas! (Free Download Inside!)
Here are the highlights from our most recent trip, along with any important information you might need to include theses stops on your next trip to Las Vegas. I put those extra special tips in bold letters so you can find them again later!
Three Apps for a More Affordable Trip to Las Vegas
There are three apps you can download today that will make your next trip to Las Vegas significantly cheaper (we saved hundreds using app #1!) and all three of them can be downloaded completely free!
8 Things to do to Guarantee You’ll get the Most out of Your First Visit to a National Historic Site
[Read Time: 8 minutes, 53 seconds] With the recent popularity of the Passport Program, there is more awareness now than ever before about the smaller parks managed by or affiliated with the National Park Service. There are 90 parks in the United States that are “officially” designated National Historic Sites. Here’s what you need to know before you start visiting them!
6 Reasons Why January is the Perfect Time to Visit St. Louis
Like many Midwest cities, the weather in St. Louis can be somewhat unpredictable this time of year. Some days it is 70 degrees, and sometimes it can be below zero. There can be sun, or five inches of snow, but one thing is certain about this wonderful city, there will always be lots to do.
How to make the Most out of a Short Weekend in Yosemite
As busy, working people, we need to get the most out of our vacations when we have them. We could use a shortage of time as an excuse to not go at all, but that would be a huge mistake. While having more time is always better, not having “enough time” to see a destination in it’s entirety is no reason to avoid the destination all together.
Where to find the Best Donuts in the Midwest
If finding the best place in town for donuts is on your must-do-list for every city you visit, then I have the list for you! A few Midwest Travel Bloggers (including myself!) teamed up to create a list of the Best Donuts in the Midwest. Add these places to your summer bucket list!
How to Visit the Mountains When You Can’t Make it There
We all know the saying… “The Mountains are calling, and I must go.” But what about all those times that you can’t?
There’s a reason John Muir didn’t say, “the Mountains are calling and I…don’t have enough vacation days to get there, sorry, maybe next month.” The guy dedicated his life to protecting the mountains. Going to the mountains was like going into the office. But unless you’re living the John Muir life, you probably aren’t able to just go. So what do you do?
The Lessons You Will Learn from Yosemite
Flash back to this time in 2016. I was living in Los Angeles. Working in […]