No fewer than 17 years ago, I visited the top of Pike’s Peak with my family. I remember the idea of being on top of a mountain seemed thrilling. But, I …
Monument Rocks (or Chalk Pyramids) in Kansas
Last xmas, Grandpa Bob jokingly mentioned a road trip to the national parks. I said I’d go. Within a matter of minutes, we had set a date and loosely outlined our …
U.S. National Parks Road Trip
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View Post5 Kansas City Coffee Shops Off the Beaten Path
KC Local Week has arrived and in true Monday fashion, we’ve got the coffee line up you need to get it going on the right foot. In the true spirit …
Arriving in Downtown Portland
Never has there been a more unfortunate collision of weekend chaos, pedestrian congestion and Google Maps-induced road rage. Downtown Portland welcomed us with open bridges. As we cross over one …
Gorgeous Bathrooms in Emigrant Springs
Maybe I had built up Oregon to be something unattainable and amazing in my mind. Maybe I had set it up to be an overwhelming success. Or, maybe we just …
Kansas City to Boulder and In-and-Out Burger
I love road tripping. Long hours in the car. Crazy terrain. Unpredictable weather. Completely abnormal sleeping patterns. Less than ideal meal choices. Sign. Me. Up. Seriously — nothing beats finagling …
Oregon Road Trip
View PostRainy Days in Kansas City
‘Tis the season to stare at gorgeously sunny days from inside your office all week long, only to get drenched by dreary rain storms when you finally escape for the …