Amicalola Falls State Park: Glamping Below Georgia’s Tallest Waterfall
Glamping at the foot of Georgia’s tallest waterfall, the gateway to the Appalachian Trail. Here is what a stay at Amicalola Falls is really like with kids.
Billings KOA Holiday Review: Camping Where KOA Began (the First KOA Ever)
We camped at the very first KOA ever built, back in 1962. Here is what the Billings KOA Holiday is like today, under that famous Big Sky.
New RV Owners: A Tour of the Jayco White Hawk 29RL Travel Trailer
Meet GB, the rear-living travel trailer that has carried our family on some of our best trips. A full tour of the Jayco White Hawk 29RL.
Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas: Our Southern Caribbean Cruise Review
A junior suite, four Southern Caribbean ports, and an honest take on the ship itself. Our review of Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas.
A Day in Bonaire: Kralendijk, the Shore-Diving Capital of the World
Pastel buildings, island-made sea salt, and the best shore diving on the planet. Our easygoing cruise day in Bonaire.
48 Hours in St. Augustine: Exploring America’s Oldest City
The nation’s oldest city in two days: cobblestone streets, a college that looks like a castle, and the Fountain of Youth. Here is our St. Augustine plan.
A Day in Curaçao: Willemstad, Blue Curaçao, and Rolling With the Punches
A UNESCO old town, the original Blue Curacao, and a floating bridge that swings open over the water. How we made the most of a day in Willemstad, even after our excursion got canceled.
A Treehouse Weekend in Dahlonega, Georgia: Wine Country, Wildlife, and Bavarian Helen
A treehouse in Georgia wine country, a wildlife preserve down the road, and a Bavarian-style village nearby. Our perfect North Georgia weekend.
Creekfire RV Resort Review: A Family-Friendly Base Near Savannah
A pool, a playground, a dog wash, and an easy drive into the city. Why Creekfire is a great home base for exploring Savannah with kids.
A Day in Cartagena, Colombia: The Walled City, Forts, and Cruise-Port Tips
A walled city straight out of a storybook, a hilltop fortress, and plazas full of color. Our cruise port day in Cartagena, heat and all.
Chattanooga in 3 Days: The Best Things to See, Do, and Eat
Underground waterfalls, a railway that climbs straight up a mountain, and a riverfront made for wandering. Here is how to spend three great days in Chattanooga.
Renting a Class A Motorhome: Why We Tried One Before Buying
Before we ever bought a motorhome, we rented one for 48 hours. Here is what that test drive taught us, and why we recommend trying before you buy.
96 Hours in Las Vegas: A First-Timer’s Guide to the Strip (and Beyond)
Four days on the Strip with shows, food, and a desert day trip to Hoover Dam. Our first-timer’s guide to Las Vegas, with one honest update: the Mirage closed in 2024.
Grand Hyatt Seattle Review: Inside the Emerald Suite (With Puget Sound Views)
More than 800 square feet, floor-to-ceiling Puget Sound views, and an easy walk to Pike Place. Inside the Emerald Suite at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.
The Lost Sea Adventure: Boating on America’s Largest Underground Lake
A glass-bottom boat ride across America’s largest underground lake. The Lost Sea in Tennessee is as wild as it sounds, and here is the story behind it.
A Weekend in Portland, Oregon: Waterfalls, a Zoo, Tiny Parks, and a Giant Bookstore
A 600-foot waterfall, a top-tier zoo, the world’s tiniest park, and a bookstore the size of a city block. Our quirky, kid-friendly Portland weekend.
We Moved Across the Country (and What’s Next for Finding Our Forte)
The year we packed up our whole life and drove it across the country. Our honest 2025 recap, what the move taught us, and where Finding Our Forte is headed in 2026.
Our First Yurt Stay: 24 Hours on a Hobby Farm in Sweetwater, Tennessee
Goats, alpacas, and a surprisingly cozy round room on a Tennessee hobby farm. Why a yurt might be the perfect intro to glamping.
Our First Time Tent Camping: What We Learned (and Overpacked)
Our first tent camping trip happened in winter, with kids. The gear that saved us, the rookie mistakes we made, and tips for your first night out.
A Day on Tybee Island, Georgia: Lighthouse, Beaches, and the Best Things to Do
A 178-step lighthouse, an old coastal fort, and a beach day just minutes from Savannah. Our easy day-trip guide to Tybee Island.