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Everything You Need to Know About The 8 Areas of Yellowstone National Park

March 10, 2025

I truly believe Yellowstone is the best National Park, BUT, it is NOT a “drive-thru” park. In fact, the scenery isn’t the reason to go. If you just want scenery, I definitely recommend the Grand Tetons instead. We have always done both during the times we’ve been. However, the post is not going to cover the Tetons. That comes later. I see a lot of posts out there that do both and so you might be wondering why I’m leaving it out. Here’s the deal: I really want to cover a Yellowstone National Park Itinerary, so all my focus is going to be there, and how many days to spend there. I’m also answering a few other questions I’ve gotten

When is the Best Time to Visit the Texas Hill Country

March 2, 2025

I’m not going to lie to you, I’m pretty biased about when to visit the Texas Hill Country. the perfect time of year is really non-negotiable to me. It’s spring and no other time is better. We don’t really get “fall”. Sure, there’s a few places with some fall colors but the real color comes in the Spring. And really, winter is mostly Jan-Feb when you’re over it and summer is very hot. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and

What to Do in February in San Antonio for Love & Fun

February 1, 2025

Aw February, the month of love! Now, if you hate Valentine’s Day, don’t go running away. This round up isn’t going to be about just couples activities. There’s a lot going on in February in San Antonio so buckle up, here’s your monthly roundup! Events in February in San Antonio Black History River Tour: February 8-15 Take a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio’s Black History along the Riverwalk(source) Mardi Gras Artisan Show: February 28 Over 40 artists ell their handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more (source). Stock Show & Rodeo: February 6-23 Yee-haw! The iconic rodeo is back. Book your tickets

How to Find Bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country

January 22, 2025

Bluebonnets are a Texas hill country icon and so you would think they wouldn’t be hard to find. And in some years, that’s true. However, they greatly depend on the amount of rain we have had during winter and when it’s low, it can be much harder. You also need to know where to go that’s safe and NOT on someone’s property. Please don’t trespass, this is Texas, you could get shot (seriously). However, there is hope! There are a lot of people who work very hard to find the flowers and they are willing to share. Which is why I’ve rounded up the best resources to find bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country. If you want to find those

Events You’ll Love to Do In San Antonio in January

January 2, 2025

January is a rough month. I once read something about it being one of the most depressing months of the year. And I believe it. Money is tight because those Christmas bills come rolling in, most people are over the weather and just ready for spring. However San Antonio in January is usually temperate weather and low on the crowds. I get it, it’s a hard month. But that’s why it’s so important to get out and enjoy a few things. Here’s my monthly round-up of activities in the Texas Hill Country area. Events in San Antonio in January San Antonio in January is actually pretty nice because the weather is usually rather tame and the crowds have dispersed. Christmas

Festive Fun for Holidays in Texas You’ll Love

November 5, 2024

I’m gonna be real with you, holidays in Texas are not a Hallmark movie. There’s (probably) not going to be snow and it might even be hot. However, there’s still festive fun to be found! There’s a few towns around the hill country that go all out for Christmas, there’s also markets to get your holiday shopping done and plenty of Christmas lights to be seen. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Where to find Festive

Fun Halloween Activities Kids will Love in The Texas Hill Country

October 1, 2024

I love Halloween. The costumes, the candy, the spookiness, it’s all great. And even though it doesn’t always feel like fall outside in the Texas Hill Country, there’s still fun halloween activities to find! I’ve rounded up a list of family friendly Halloween activities in the area to help you celebrate the season! This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Fun Halloween Activities Splashway Halloweekends Celebrate the fall season in Texas with our thrilling Halloweekends! From pumpkin

where to find fall foliage in the Texas hill country

10 Beautiful Places to Find Fall in The Texas Hill Country

September 3, 2024

When you think of fall fun, you don’t really think “hey, let’s go to Texas for that!” I don’t blame you. Fall is not my favorite time of year in the Texas Hill Country. However if you are looking for fall in the Texas Hill Country there are places you can go. Pumpkin patches to visit and even some fall foliage. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: 10 Places for Fall in the Texas Hill Country

The Perfect One Day in Sedona Arizona and the One Tip I’d Love to Have Known Beforehand

July 11, 2024

We recently spent one day in Sedona, Arizona. Now before you scream at me for only spending a day there, don’t. Sometimes that’s all you have. Do I wish I had more? Of course, but I will go back. I really hate it when people tell someone to skip a place because that’s “just not enough time”. It’s rude and terrible advice. I once had someone bully me on social media because I only spent a day in London. A day was all I had and I had been to London before. I was more interested in the Lakes District of England and spent 10 days exploring that, which many tourists don’t do. This person was so relentless on social

How to Coordinate Your Disney Outfits for the Cutest Photos You will Love

June 4, 2024

Coordinate Instead of Matching Disney Outfits When looking at Disney outfits there is nothing I hate more than matching shirts. Yup, I said it, sorry but I’m not sorry. As a photographer, I hate it when my families show up to sessions all wearing the exact same thing. It’s just not interesting or real. Do you wear the exact same thing as every member of your family ever?! Then why do you do it for photos? Your photos should show each of your personalities! Not one big giant personality. Now, that’s not to say you shouldn’t coordinate outfits. And this goes for Disney too. You know the shirts I’m talking about, the ones that say “smith family trip 20xx” and

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