I just finished watching Mystic Pizza for the first time. I avoided it all these years because I had somehow gotten it mixed up with the plot of Mystic River… which I’ve heard is also good, but I tend to avoid dark movies. Life is challenging enough. When I sit down to relax, I want something …
Road Trip
Ricketts Glen State Park Hiking Trails: Our Waterfall-Filled Stop in Pennsylvania
After spending the night in a Walmart parking lot, we thanked management by stocking up on supplies before heading about an hour northeast for a day of Ricketts Glen State Park hiking, which turned out to be one of the most beautiful surprises of my summer road trip. I had no idea this corner of …
Leaving Richmond + A Day Trip to Shenandoah National Park
Day Trip to Shenandoah National Park: Skyline Drive as the Scenic Start When I first moved to the Richmond, Virginia area, I was thrilled. Within a couple of hours, you can turn almost any weekend into an easy adventure—whether it’s a day trip to Shenandoah National Park, a quick escape to …
New England Road Trip Itinerary: Route Map + Best Stops
When I was towing my 33-foot fifth wheel, I intentionally avoided New England. I remembered it as congested, busy, and… honestly, a little stressful from a quick visit decades ago. But once I downsized to a truck camper, the Northeast felt possible again — and that opened the door to a trip I’d been …
