It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
Wyoming
Visiting the South Pass City Ghost Town
The roads through southern Wyoming are remote and unforgiving. It might be miles of prairie and rocks before you see any sort of structure. The ones you see are old and decaying. This is ghost town country. And after a week spent in Lander, we drove 40 minutes south in search for them. Atlantic City … [Read more...] about Visiting the South Pass City Ghost Town
Where We Slept on the National Parks Road Trip
The two-week trip my sister Sammi and I took around Wyoming and Colorado was fast paced, almost staying in a new destination every night, and involved equal parts camping and hotels. This was my ideal situation as was Sammi's. She provided the tent and necessary gear, doing that part of the … [Read more...] about Where We Slept on the National Parks Road Trip
Southern Wyoming’s Best Small Towns
Wyoming is a huge state. While most visitors hit the same few destinations, namely Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, there are a few main roads, highways 25, 80 and 90, that pass through the desolate areas. But take the backroads and you might be surprised at what you find. I discovered these towns … [Read more...] about Southern Wyoming’s Best Small Towns
Living the Small Town Life in Lander, Wyoming
In my week in the small town, I felt at home. I'd found a favorite coffee shop, a bar with the best burgers around, and even settled into my accommodations. I had the opportunity to unpack, a first in the otherwise whirlwind road trip. And despite my dislike for all things outdoors, I was beginning … [Read more...] about Living the Small Town Life in Lander, Wyoming