- Luckenbach, Texas: Why This Iconic Music Stop Doesn’t Need Big Names
Sometimes the best stops are the ones where nothing really happens — at least not the thing you expected. We rolled into Luckenbach, Texas, fully prepared to see Waylon and Willie and the boys. You know the song. You know the legend. What we didn’t expect was that none of … Read more - National Museum of the Pacific War: A Must-See Stop in Fredericksburg, Texas
While visiting Fredericksburg, Texas, we spent an afternoon at the National Museum of the Pacific War, and it turned out to be one of the most impactful museum visits I’ve had in a long time. This isn’t a quick stop or a casual walk-through. It’s a deep, carefully curated exploration … Read more - Elephant Experience at The Preserve. Surprisingly Personal, Surprisingly Memorable
When you think about things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas, elephants probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Wineries, German food, Hill Country scenery — sure. Elephants? Not so much. And yet, that’s exactly what brought us to The Preserve at Fredericksburg for their Elephant Experience, and it … Read more - Exploring Fort Washington Park: History, River Views, and an Unexpected Cannon Firing
Fort Washington Park has always been on our radar — after all, we’re working our way through every site in the National Park Service system — but it wasn’t one we expected to stand out the way it did. The sweeping views over the Potomac were reason enough to visit, … Read more - Visiting Gulf Islands National Seashore: Exploring Davis Bayou and Fort Barrancas
Gulf Islands National Seashore runs along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Gulf of America, a massive coastal ecosystem that shapes everything from the dunes to the marshes to the historic forts guarding the shoreline. On this trip, Lisa and I focused on two very different parts of … Read more
