Picks and Pans – Denver, CO

Denver was a bit of a surprise. After spending time in Utah and continually wishing for more time to explore, we had hopes that we might find a new home in the vicinity, but didn’t think our chances were very good. Driving alongside a river of whitewater, through the picturesque Rockies on our way in […]

Picks and Pans – From Scottsdale to Flagstaff

PICKS: Sedona

Sedona is where we got our first taste of the amazing Southwestern scenery awaiting us. I was on the phone with Sten, and, at some point, I exclaimed “Oh my god!” and went silent. At which point, Sten said, “You just saw the red rocks, didn’t you? I’ll talk to you later.” That […]

Picks and Pans – Louisiana

PICKS: Lafayette Festival International de Louisiane

The lineup at this weekend long Francophile music festival could rival any day at Jazz Fest, but the kicker is that the whole thing is totally free and the crowd can barely be termed as such because it’s relatively sparse compared to what you might expect at such of […]

Picks and Pans – Mississippi

PICKS: Wall Doxey State Park

Initially we just stopped here for a picnic dinner before heading further south into Mississippi, but our plans were revised after discussion with our resident Mississippi expert, Nina. She recommended enough intriguing spots in the vicinity that we were convinced to stay the night. Thanks to Nina and our excellently […]

Picks and Pans – in and around Nashville, TN

PICKS: driving on Highway 70

Highway 70 is a great two lane way to see the verdant Tennessee mountains and the velvety green rolling hills. I loved driving through Eastern Tennessee and can see how people could quickly and easily develop a strong affection for this simply beautiful place.

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

I […]