All Hail the King: Why Touring Graceland Made Me So Sad

I was so excited about touring Graceland. In fact, it’s one of the reasons to visit Memphis that really drew me in. My friend had given me a Buddy Pass on Southwest Airlines to visit her in Florida, but since she had a bundle of them that was expiring, I ended up…

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3 Things To Do in Nashville with Kids (Or The Young at Heart!)

Looking for things to do in Nashville with kids? Music City can be very drinking and dancing oriented, so if you are looking for a more family-friendly (or sober!) day in Tennessee’s Capital, here’s what you can do: 3 Things To Do in Nashville with Kids See also: Memphis or…

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The Legend of Devils Tower: America’s First National Monument

This post is a part of my Black Hills Road Trip Series  Devils Tower National Monument is a geographic and historic wonder nestled in the Bear Lodge Mountains of northeastern Wyoming, an extension of the Black Hills. It makes a great day trip from Rapid City, South Dakota and many…

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4K for Cancer Review: theBikeDyke’s Riley Smith Traversed the USA on Bicycle — Twice!

The 4K for Cancer is as intense as it sounds: 4,000 miles, coast to coast, to raise money for a cure. Riley (from theBikeDyke) and I met our first year at Mount Holyoke College through Project: Theatre, a student-run organization. We were in multiple plays together during our time there,…

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