Our first day into New Mexico certainly didn’t disappoint, especially when it came to taking in the beauty of both Las Cruces & historic Mesilla! New Mexico has been one state that we have really been looking forward to from the very start of our journey. For one, neither of us had ever stepped foot […]
Category: The Days Of The Trip
Tombstone, Arizona – A Wild West Experience, Day 104
Today we headed southwest outside of Tucson to the town of Tombstone, Arizona. Many of you might be recognize the town’s name. It was the home to the famous gunfight between the Earp brothers and Clanton-McLaury gang at the O.K. Corral. But there is so much more history that this town has to offer. And […]
A Visit To The Biosphere 2 – A Scientific Phenomenon, Day 103
Today we had the chance to visit and tour the Biosphere 2, just north of Tucson, Arizona. This is the exact location and facility that was the home for 8 adults in a sealed, biosphere environment for 2 years from 1991-1993. And because we were staying in Tucson, Arizona we both agreed that this was […]
A Visit To Tucson Botanical Gardens, Beauty In The High Desert – Day 102
All it takes is a visit to the Tucson Botanical Gardens to find some serious beauty in the high desert. In fact, so beautiful, that Reader’s Digest name it as the Best Secret Garden in America! Of course, gardening is one of our favorite topics of all. And we have been so fortunate to see […]
Montezuma’s Castle, Sunny Phoenix, And One Killer Hike! Day 101
Wherever we go, there is always something new to see or do, and that was certainly the case in the sunny Phoenix today. We have actually been blessed with great weather for the last two weeks. And we will take all we can get! We did however, make one costly mistake today, and I will […]
Celebrating 100 Days On The Road – Where Our T@B 400 Has Taken Us.
Today we are celebrating 100 days on the road! We can’t believe that we have been gone for over 3 months and are now visiting our 13th state! So for today’s update, we will share a few pictures from each state, in chronological order, from our trip so far. Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Montana […]
Heading To Arizona, And A Drive Through The Sonora Desert – Day 99!
Day 99 had us heading out of Nevada and into Arizona, right through the arid landscape of the Sonora Desert. We have been fortunate enough to see nearly every type of landscape in our first 99 days on the road. Mountains, badlands, oceans, farmlands, forests, lakes, rivers, prairies – and even a rain forest in […]
Spending Time With Family – The Best Gift of All, Day 98
Spending time with family is something we have always cherished. Whether we are hanging out at home with our adult children watching our favorite sports team play on television, or attending a holiday event with our extended families, we realize that each and every one of these moments are truly special. In fact, like many […]
A Day On The Vegas Strip, And Revisiting Our Wedding Spot! Day 97
Our time in Nevada has been filled with mountains, hiking and sightseeing, – but it just wouldn’t have been complete without spending a day on the craziness that is the Vegas Strip. And, while at it, revisiting the very spot we were married at Bellagio. There is nothing quite like the bright lights of Las […]
The Best Gift That You Can Buy – America The Beautiful Pass, Day 96
Today we had another opportunity to use our America The Beautiful Pass. If you are not familiar with that term, you might recognize it the ‘National Parks Pass’. We were headed to Red Rock National Canyon just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. And even though it is not considered an official National Park, it is […]