The first three days have been as blurry as weeds on the side of the highway. We’ve already visited two museums, a wildlife refuge, two Native American memorials, and an art museum. We’ve driven four-lanes and two-lanes and one-lane over nearly a thousand miles. We spent a night in a century-old cabin, tooled around in …
And We’re Off! The Two Lane Gems Tour Begins
And we’re off!!! We’re on the road and ready to explore Two Lane Gems! It’s hard to believe we’ll be gone for a month. It’s even harder to believe that I’m able to fulfill a nearly lifelong dream. This would never have been possible without the support of my husband and best friend, Jim. When …
What, me worry? Four Days!
I know, I know. Saturday I said I’d be posting daily, and now it’s Monday. I fully intended to post yesterday, but then my son asked if he could come over for dinner last night instead of tonight. What am I going to say, no? When he wants to come over for dinner, he comes …
Six Days and Counting: Release the Planning Kraken!
I woke up this morning and realized it’s our last Saturday at home until after St. Patrick’s Day. By the time this post is published, next week we’ll have already had an early breakfast, visited the Trail of Tears Memorial, toured the 1903 Courthouse Museum and the Old Stagecoach Stop, explored Waynesville on foot, and will be …
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Two Lane Gems Tour Day 6: Experiencing the Journey
This morning I woke up just as the black of night was fading to the cool gray of morning. As the hues changed to streaks of ever-so pale pink and blue I gathered my tools for my morning coffee and journal ritual. Before I could fill the pot I heard a rustling behind me. I turned …
Planning an Epic Road Trip: The Two Lane Gems Tour, Vol. 1
We’ve done it! We have tackled probably the most important issue we’ve faced so far in planning this epic road trip.
We’ve named it.
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Planning an Epic Road Trip: the Prologue
epic: noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style I’m sure it’s somewhat obvious (given the name of this site and all), but I love road trips. When provided the opportunity to jump in the car and go someplace new, …
Road Trip Planner: The Wishlist
This may be the most important road trip planning list of all. Sure, figuring out what to do before you go is important, and you don’t want to leave any of the essentials behind, but traveling is all about hoping and making dreams come true, so no road trip would be complete without a wishlist. These are …
Road Trip Planner: Before You Go
When you’re getting ready to hit the road, there are a few things you should take care of before you leave. These simple steps will take any worry off your mind so you can truly enjoy your road trip. Let someone know you’ll be gone Before you leave let someone know that you’ll be gone and …