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Hidden gems, road trip routes, and the places we keep coming back to.

Texas swimming holes
Texas

Where to Beat the Texas Heat: 11 Swimming Holes and Cold Rivers

From the Frio River to Barton Springs, here are our favorite spots to cool off across the state.

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Longhorn Cavern State Park
State Parks

Longhorn Cavern: Exploring Texas 130 Feet Underground

A day trip from Austin into caves where outlaws once hid from the Texas Rangers.

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Canyon Coffee near Zion
Utah

Coffee With a View at the Gates of Zion

Why we never skip the local coffee shop, even when a national park is the main event.

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Most beautiful lake
Bucket List

Is This the Most Beautiful Lake in the U.S.?

The hidden gem that stopped us in our tracks, and how to find it.

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Texas Hill Country
Road Trips

A Perfect Weekend in the Texas Hill Country

Small towns, swimming holes, and the BBQ stops worth the drive.

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Exploring your own backyard
Our Story

Why We Started Exploring Our Own Backyard

We'd traveled the world, then realized how much we'd missed close to home.

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