Notes From the Road
Cascade Springs Nature Reserve – 5k Run Walk
If you guys didn't know, we are proud HBCU graduates of North Carolina A&T State University (Aggie Pride)! This year we've partnered with the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance for the 5k Run Walk. Each Saturday through June 19, we will be showcasing unique locations in...
The Gathering 2021- Official Video
Check out the recap of our weekend experience, The Gathering. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XSagtoVoOYk #keepitintents
HBCU 5k Run Walk – A Tribe on a Quest
It's almost time for the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance - 5k Run walk, and we are a tribe on a Quest! A quest for what, you may ask. We're on a quest to find community, be healthy, create scholarships, and discover new things. If you're ready for the quest, now it's...
Cochran Shoals Trail – 5k Run Walk
Are you ready for the 2021 HBCU 5k Run Walk? Have you found your tribe and your trail? If not, we have another great suggestion for you. Last week we toured you through Cascade Springs Nature Reserve, and this week we're traveling just a little further north to...
Sleeping Comfortably While Camping
I’m sure we aren’t the only ones who’ve had the challenge of sleeping comfortably while camping. When we first started camping, we did like most people and used what we had – an 18-inch air mattress designed for inside the house. We quickly realized that in order to...
Beach Camping – A Little Slice of Paradise
Now the reality of camping may sound a little daunting, but after a few years of practice, we have beach camping down to a science and have plenty of pro tips to share with you from campsite selection to fighting the sun.
Basics for a Camping Setup
If you have been following our adventures for a while, you know that we struggle to pack just the basics for a camping setup. We typically pack everything we think we may need, plus backup. Since the pandemic, we have needed to do some quick overnight camping trips,...
Sonya’s Solo Camping Trip
If you follow us on Instagram, you may remember I took a solo glamping trip for my 41st birthday. I got so many questions about what I did to entertain myself. The truth is that the work of camping is enough to occupy your...
How to Find a Great Campsite
When we first started camping, we mainly camped at state parks. They were safe, had reasonable amenities, and were convenient. Now that we’ve been camping for a few years, we rarely camp at state parks because now we know what we’re looking for. There are many...
How We Saved Our Marriage
Last year we had the opportunity to sit down with Shanty and Abby from Out and Back Podcast, hosted by Gaia GPS and tell our love story. …
Best Off-Road Trails in Colorado
Colorado is known to have some of the best off-road trails in the country. This is partially due to the beauty and diversity of the land…
Journey Across “The Loneliest Road in America”
The United States has so much to see. Years ago, while we were vacationing/visiting friends in Sydney, Australia, we met some Australian…
Best Campgrounds Near Atlanta
Are you looking for the best campgrounds near Atlanta? Below are our favorite public campgrounds in Metro Atlanta and the best thing abo…
The Best Tomato Soup When Camping
Tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food, so why not enjoy it while camping. I’ll walk you through how to make my tomato soup and to tur…
4 Tips for Planning a Successful Solo Camping Trip
As I write this, I’m planning my first solo camping trip. I’ve been camping numerous times with Necota and friends, but never alone. I’m …