When we stayed at Hotel on Phillips, we didn’t plan on becoming regulars at a brewery… but when WoodGrain Brewing Co. is literally right across the street, it kind of just happens. It’s one of those travel situations where convenience turns into a routine. Walk out of the hotel, look…
Cafe Mir Fertile, Iowa
If you ever find yourself driving through northern Iowa thinking, “There’s no way we’re about to have one of the best meals of the year out here…” — let me introduce you to Cafe Mir in Fertile. Because this place? It’s something special. Small Town, Big Flavor Café Mir started…
The Big Boots in Cheyenne WY
Okay, so we were not planning to go on a giant cowboy boot tour. We were on the long drive back from the Grand Canyon, slowly making our way north and trying to break it up into manageable stops instead of doing the whole thing in one exhausting push. By…
Thunder Road Family Park in Sioux Falls
When we were staying in Sioux Falls, we had one of those afternoons where we’d done enough sightseeing to feel productive… but not enough to just sit around. It was one of those “we need to get out and do something” moods. So we ended up at Thunder Road Family…
Storybook Land in Aberdeen, South Dakota
If you’re ever driving through northeastern South Dakota (or looking for something fun to do in Aberdeen), you have to stop at Storybook Land. Seriously — it’s one of those places that feels like a little hidden gem, especially if you’re traveling with kids… or honestly, if you’re just a…
The Historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming
We ended up at The Historic Plains Hotel on our way back from our trip to the Grand Canyon National Park — and honestly, it was the perfect place to break up the drive. After days of desert views, canyon overlooks, and long stretches of highway, rolling into downtown Cheyenne…
The Airliner Pizza in Iowa City, Iowa: A Must-Try Local Favorite
When you’re traveling, some of the best places you end up eating aren’t the ones you find on Google… they’re the ones someone insists you have to try. That’s exactly how we ended up at The Airliner in Iowa City. We were in town for a wedding, and before we…
Worth Brewing in Northwood, IA
So while we were on a weekend road trip through Iowa, we decided to stop in Northwood for a bit — and honestly, we’re really glad we did because we ended up finding Worth Brewing, and it was such a cool little place. Northwood is one of those small towns…
Visiting Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is one of those classic American road trip stops that you almost have to see at least once. It’s been on our list forever, and last year, while we were traveling through South Dakota, we finally made it happen. We visited at the beginning of April, and honestly……
Dancing Bee Winery in Rogers, Texas
Some of the best places you find while traveling aren’t the big tourist attractions or the spots everyone talks about — they’re the little hidden gems you stumble across on a drive through the countryside. That’s exactly how Dancing Bee Winery in Rogers, Texas felt for us. We were cruising…