Fifty by Fifty

The road to visiting all 50 us states by age 50

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Growing up I feel truly blessed getting to travel as much as I did. My family loved going on trips together, I got to travel a bunch for swimming, and tagged along every now and then when my Dad had out of state meetings. When I was young I may not have taken each destination into appreciation like I should have or really had the opportunity to explore, so I officially added it to my bucket list to see all fifty states by the time I am fifty!

I have officially been to 38 US states so far, but some were just quick stops or airport stays. When I met Rashawn and we decided to start traveling, we made it a goal to restart and see all 50 together! We want to visit each state and experience what it has to offer. No more quick stops or layovers! At age 20 we started with a clean state living in Hawaii. Now have about 30 years to see 49 more states!

My Grandma is the first person I know to go to all fifty and my dad isn't far behind at forty-eight! If you are a US a citizen then you should absolutely join me on the #RoadTo50. Each state is home to so much beauty and unique adventures, it would be a shame not to experience it all! We only have one life to live, lets make it the BEST we can.

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10 Things To Do In Palm Springs California

A perfect round up of the best things to do in Palm Springs, California! There is so much to see and explore in this amazing desert city. The people, design, and overall vibe make Palm Springs the wonderful place it is. This city will welcome people with arms wide open to experience life here.

Joshua Tree Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum

Welcome to one of the coolest art galleries you will ever visit! This one of a kind art museum is home to the amazing creations of the late great Noah Purifoy. Noah started this art galley here in 1989 on 10 acres of the Mojave Desert. Each piece is made out of junk and represents pretty witty concepts of his experiences!

Joshua Tree National Park

Welcome to Joshua Tree National Park! One of the NINE National Parks here in California. This guide will give you an overview of the Park, some things to do, where to see the famous Joshua Trees and of course star gazing and sunsets 101! Joshua Tree, California is known for its special energy and quirky town, and this park will defiantly show you why!

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Welcome to Carlsbad Caverns! Yup thats right a National Park dedicated to some of the coolest Caves in the United States. This hidden gem is located on the very southern border of New Mexico, so it’s no wonder why it’s one of the less visited Parks on the list. However, if you are ever in New Mexico or on a nice road trip through Texas I cannot recommend putting this pin point on your map enough! It just might blow your mind…

Siesta Key Beach Florida

Welcome to the Siesta Key Beach! The small island of Sarasota off the coast of West Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches here in Florida. Perfect for play, relaxation, gatherings, and good ole fashion beach day fun.

Nashville Murals - A Complete Guide

Nashville is known for many things, Hot Chicken, Country Music, even the Parthenon! When it comes to Nashville, Tennessee, I bet you don’t think of bright walls and stunning murals all over the city, but in fact Music City has some of the most murals in the south! So grab those cowboy boots and a camera and get ready to see some of the best street art in Tennessee!

A Guide to Your Perfect Minnesota Lake Day

A few things are better than a day on the lake. Here in Minnesota - lake days are second nature! Being the land of 10,000 lakes, there is quite a lot to choose from :) Renting a boat to take out on one of these lakes is one of the best experiences in Minnesota! Come check out the best lakes, where to rent, and what do to on the lake below!

Musical Highway New Mexico

Welcome to the famous Route 66! There are tons of quirky things along this iconic highway - and the musical highway sure is one! Located just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico this quarter of a mile stretch of the road will actually SING to you - but you have to follow the rules!

White Sands National Monument

Welcome to White Sands National Monument. Located in the more Southern part of New Mexico, this far out destination is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. So kick off your shoes, grab a sand board, and head to the dunes!

Old Gas Station Museum New Mexico

Road trips. Not only are they just a down right blast, they also lead us to many paths less traveled. I love the absolute freedom you have behind a wheel - and especially if they are your home on wheels! Last year we lived out of my parents mini van for 5 days exploring the great Enchanted State, and boy did we have fun! It is hard to choose a favorite adventure from the trip, but this museum defiantly takes place in the top 3…

A Day In New Haven

Connecticut is a state full of surprises around every corner. From its beautiful coast, historic towns, and even showing off its culinary gift - the Constitution State knows how to be seen! Today we are taking a walk through New Haven and exploring the historic Yale campus…

Lighthouse Point Park

Oh Connecticut. A beautiful slice of southern New England. I recently got the chance to explore the quaint town of New Haven and got to check out some real beautiful spots. Lighthouses have always fascinated me and are so so beautiful. Of course they always remind me of the beach too :) This one in particular checked off all the New England charm boxes.

10 Things You Must Do In New York City

New York City is truly a place like no other. You can find just about every culture represented, the most unique experiences, and some of the best pizza in America. People wait and dream their whole lives to explore this city. So when you get your chance to walk this concrete jungle make sure you add these 10 Experiences in New York City to your list!

Five Best Places to See NY Skyline | Friday Five

The New York City Skyline may be one of the most recognizable in the world. From the Empire to the One World, this concrete jungle is full of iconic structures. Come check out where to see the five best places in New York City to see the Skyline!

Walk The High Line New York City

Let’s face it - New York is full of magical experiences and adventures that make you feel like you are on a movie set, or just living a double life! Walking the High Line to see Hudson Yards is a little bit of both!! Not only is the high line it’s self a must see and do while in the City, it now leads you to one of the coolest structures out East. So if exploring Chelsea, the high line, art galleries, and Hudson Yards wasn’t on your New York list before… it will be now!

See The Statue Of Liberty For FREE!

When you think of New York - a few symbols might pop into your head. The Empire State, Central Park, a slice of Pizza, and of course the Statue of Liberty! On my last two trips to the city, seeing Lady Liberty has felt like a far out dream. For one, we always come in March and it is FREEZING. So anything by the water just sounds like a nightmare. And two, we are very frugal travelers. Paying $25+ each is just not in the New York budget right now! In doing my free research - I stumbled upon the Staten Island Ferry!

Five Eats You Can’t Miss In New York | Friday Five

If I know anything about New York - it is that you will never go hungry! With Endless options for food and tasty treats on every corner, it is almost impossible not to spend the whole trip with a fork in hand! Check out Five Eats You Can’t Miss In New York!

The Winter X-Games 101

Welcome to the Winter X-Games here at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado. Every January this pristine mountain town hosts the Extreme Winter Sports competition. Here athletes from around the globe come to show off their skills + tricks in hopes of winning gold!

Gone Tubing

Welcome to one of the newest and fastest Tubing Hills in Colorado! Winter Park Resort here in Colorado is not only home to some of the best slopes, but also some of the best winter activities! The Winter Park Coca-Cola Tubing Hill is one of the best snowy adventures! Not only is the staff some of the coolest and nicest people, they play fun music, give you spins, and make sure that you are having the best experience possible!

Milwaukee Public Market

So what are the things to do in Milwaukee? I’ll admit I felt my list is not as impressive as it should be, but the Milwaukee Public Market was surly at the top! I originally had it written down as just something to see, but after reading about it on their website my mouth was drooling and we were on our way fro lunch!

Bradford Beach Wisconsin

This probably is not the first image you had in mind when thinking of Wisconsin. Cheese? Snow? Beer? Maybe those are more reasonable, but a beach!? It was surely not what I expected, I mean it didn’t even show up in my things to do in Wisconsin search! But thank goodness our local friend Jon saved the day.

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What To Expect from Rocky Mountain National Park

Welcome to Colorado's own Rocky Mountains National Park! This park ranks in at number 4 on National Geographic's most visited parks so you know I'm not lying when I say it's the beez kneez! The park is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year with hiking, camping, siting see and more all year long - it does not get much better than this.

The Hype Around Zion National Park

Welcome to the 5th most popular park in our system! Zion National Park is home to some incredible experiences, so it's no wonder why 4.5 million people came to Zion last year! This National Park is part of the 5 parks in Utah but is a popular destination for visitors in both Nevada and Utah since it sits close to the state border.

Red Rock Canyon

Welcome to Red Rock Canyon, one of - if not the, most popular Park in Nevada! This beautiful slice of life sits on the Mojave Desert and is home to stunning hikes, views, climbs, and tortoises! [I know I know, the excitement is real].

How To Get The Perfect Picture At The Vegas Sign

Welcome to the iconic Vegas Sign! This landmark has so much history and is the icon of the Las Vegas strip. Sense 1959 people have been coming here to take there picture and throw up some peace signs. ✌🏽

Seven Magic Mountains

Let's be honest, does one really go to Vegas without the iconic Seven Magic Mountain pic? I think not 😎. This art exhibit has been on my 'insta' bucketlist for a while. I convinced my mom to make a drive with me and let's just say... it's totally worth it.

SLO Gum Wall

Welcome to Bubblegum Alley in St. Luis Obispo, California! This ever changing alley way is a perfect photo op - unless it makes you say ‘ewww’ of course!

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