Our Ole Smoky Moonshine Tasting Experience: A Must-Do in Gatlinburg There are some places you visit because they’re famous, and then there are places that completely surprise you. Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Gatlinburg. We had heard people talking about…
Why Pincushion Mountain Became One of Our Favorite North Shore Hikes Some hikes are all about reaching the summit. Others are about enjoying every step along the way. Pincushion Mountain gave us both. During our North Shore adventure, we were looking for a hike that wasn’t overly crowded but still…
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The park is situated on the Sibley Peninsula, which extends into Lake Superior, and is named after the Sleeping Giant rock formation. The park is known for its stunning views, beautiful hiking trails, and diverse wildlife. Waking Up the…
Some places you visit because they’re beautiful. Others you visit because they mean something. Our stop to learn more about Terry Fox was one of those meaningful moments that stayed with us long after we left. As Mark and I traveled through Canada, we wanted to take time to visit…
Standing Above the Smokies: Our Hike to Clingmans Dome There are some places that live up to the hype. Clingmans Dome is one of them. We had seen countless photos of the observation tower rising above the clouds, but nothing compared to standing there ourselves, surrounded by endless layers of…
Discovering Ouimet Canyon: One of Ontario’s Most Incredible Hidden Gems Sometimes the places that leave the biggest impression are the ones you almost drive past. That was Ouimet Canyon for us. While exploring the Thunder Bay area, we had heard people mention this incredible canyon tucked away just off the…
A Peaceful Stop at Aguasabon Falls, Ontario As Mark and I continued our road trip along Ontario’s beautiful Lake Superior shoreline, we made a stop at Aguasabon Falls in Terrace Bay. We’d heard it was worth visiting, but neither of us expected it to be such a peaceful and scenic…
A Quiet Escape to Middle Falls, Ontario Some of the best places we discover while traveling are the ones that don’t require a big itinerary or a full day of planning. They’re the unexpected stops that invite you to slow down, take a walk, and enjoy the beauty around you.…
Chasing Minnesota’s Tallest Waterfall: Our Hike to High Falls in Grand Portage Some places leave you speechless before you even reach the destination. High Falls in Grand Portage was one of those places for us. The drive along Minnesota’s North Shore is beautiful on its own, but as we made…
One of the stops we knew we couldn’t miss on our Canadian adventure was Kakabeka Falls, and it ended up being one of those places that completely lived up to the hype. Tucked away just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, this incredible waterfall is the kind of destination that makes…