• Ponce de Leon Lighthouse
    Florida,  Travel

    Climb to the Top of Florida’s Tallest Lighthouse

    Standing at 175 feet tall, the Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse is not only the tallest lighthouse in Florida, but it’s also the second tallest in the United States! Those are two pretty impressive reasons to visit this historic lighthouse, but did you know you can also climb to the top? That was enough for me to add this destination to our Florida Road trip. Lighthouse Admission Rates So what’s the going rate to climb to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse? Here are the current rates for this adventure: General Admission Rates Adults (age 12+): $6.95Children (age 3-11): $1.95Infants (age 0-2): Free The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, also…

  • Food,  Road Trips,  Washington

    Girls Weekend in Bingen, Washington

    Syncline Winery in Lyle Washington Our girls weekend in Bingen was orchestrated entirely by my friend Melissa who was celebrating her birthday. We started off the festivities with a trip to Syncline Winery in Lyle, Washington. We were welcomed to the winery with a glass of rosé. The birthday girl decided to try a bottle of Picpoul as none of us had ever heard of it, much less tried it before. Here is the description from the wine list that piqued our curiosity “This intriguing wine has bright lemon balm aromas and flavors that are backed by lively citrus zest and wet stone notes.” I’m not sure what a wet…

  • The Painted Hills part of the John Day Fossil Bed National Monument in Oregon.
    Hiking Guides,  National Parks,  Oregon,  Travel

    Experience the Beautiful John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

    If you have never visited the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, you’re in for a real treat. In this post I’m sharing what to expect you visit the John Day Fossil Beds in Oregon. For starters, the John Day Fossil Bed National Monument is a part of the National Parks System and features three distinct units: The Painted Hills Unit, The Sheep Rock Unit and the Clarno Unit. We visited the Painted Hills and Sheep Rock Units and hope to explore the Clarno Unit soon. Unlike most National Parks and Monuments, admission is free year round at the John Day NM! Our trip fell during the early part of…

  • Eastern Oregon Road Trip
    Oregon,  Road Trips

    Central Oregon to Eastern Oregon Road Trip Sights and Shenanigans

    This article is a visual highlight reel showcasing the best sights along our road trip from Central Oregon to Eastern Oregon. Each of the sections featured in this post has a corresponding in-depth article with even more photos and details. To get the full scoop, just click on the bold yellow text. Stop 1: Smith Rock State Park Stop One on our journey to Eastern Oregon was at Terrebonne Coffee Wagon for some coffee to sip as we enjoy the views at Smith Rock. Discover Three Great Hikes at Smith Rock State Park. Stop 2: Central Oregon Mural Trail We hit several murals along the way beginning in Madras. Central…