Talk about a historic monument along the Gulf Coast, the Biloxi Lighthouse has now stood for more than 170 years! And in the process, weathered everything from a civil war, to devastating hurricanes and more. We have had the opportunity to visit and photograph quite a few iconic lighthouses on our journey so far. Our […]
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The Beautiful Beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Day 148
When we arrived in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area, we had no idea we would be staying just steps away from so many beautiful beaches. In fact, we had no idea that there are twenty-six miles of soft white sand beaches along the coast. When we made our way into Mississippi, our first stop overnight […]
The Price Of Gas As We Travel, & Finding Ways To Keep It Under Control! Day 147
When you have paid for 1,172.9 gallons of fuel in what is now 19 states, you begin to get a good feel for the price of gas. And of course, how quickly it changes from state to state! Paying for fuel is one of the bigger expenses of our trip. In fact, it comes in […]
Enjoying The Great Food of Louisiana, Day 146
One thing that we are going to miss as we continue our trip across the country is the great food of Louisiana! In every state that we visit, we always try a food item that is most popular in that state. For instance, in Nebraska we ate a Runza sandwich. And in North Dakota, we […]
A Visit To The Incredible Little City Of Hammond Louisiana! Day 145
Just 45 miles east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles northwest of New Orleans sits the incredible little city of Hammond, Louisiana. And, up until a few days ago, neither of us knew of its existence. But, all thanks to a generous offer to try some amazing rolled ice cream from a follower, we happened […]
Mardi Gras World – How The Floats Are Made, Day 144
We are getting closer and closer to Mardi Gras, and that means that float making season is in full force at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans! But before we go into how the floats are actually made let’s step back and look at what happens before that famous Mardi Gras celebration. Many of you […]
Visiting The Hauntingly Beautiful Cemeteries Of New Orleans – Day 143
With so many stunning districts, historic buildings, and 3000+ restaurants to try out, you might wonder why we spent an entire morning taking in the cemeteries of New Orleans. But to be sure, the sprawling graveyards of New Orleans are actually a must-see sight to behold. Their historic and artistic beauty are not only unique, […]
Jackson Square, The Center of The French Quarter, Day 142
Today we headed to one of New Orleans’ most recognizable landmarks, Jackson Square. This National Historic Landmark is nestled in the center of the French Quarter. Early French colonial New Orleans was centered on what was then called the Place d’Armes (“weapons’ square”). Under Spanish colonial administration in the late 18th century, the name was Plaza D Armas. […]
Hello Louisiana – Incredible People, And Cajun & Creole Food Too! Day 141
Make no bones about it, we have been looking forward to Louisiana and some incredible Cajun & Creole food for a long time. 141 days to be exact! And as we drove down from the Arkansas state line, it sure didn’t take us long to find it. Right along with some serious Louisiana hospitality at […]
Explaining Our Daily Routine In The Camper, Day 140
We have received several comments, emails and even Facebook messages asking if we could go in more detail about daily routine in the camper. When we set out on our one year quest to see all 50 states in exactly one year, we really didn’t know what to expect. Although I camped in a tent […]