Category Archives: Plants

On the Mississippi Lane to Texas

Posted on December 19, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We wake up in Pensacola and I sit down with a mural of the city and the Blue Angels above within view while I chow down on a waffle with four different syrups – strawberry, chocolate, maple, and caramel – … Continue reading →

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Battlefield Gardens Park Trail

Posted on December 18, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I had given myself fifteen minutes to get road-ready and set my alarm accordingly. We were only a quarter of an hour behind schedule getting out of the house, but we never stick to a tight itinerary, unless there’s a … Continue reading →

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Cranes & Waters

Posted on December 12, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We climb out of the tent as the sky starts to lighten at Fairview-Riverside State Park. I will go find the unheated bathroom, with no shampoo or soap dispenser in the shower, while Caleb breaks down our site. I’ll defrost … Continue reading →

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It’s a Rayne’n Frogs

Posted on December 11, 2023 by TheJessicaness

Caleb found us a perfect spot under the stars last night at Stephen F. Austin State Park. The trees surround our view and the bathroom is lit up in the distance. It is in the low 40s when we climb … Continue reading →

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Watch for Water

Posted on December 9, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We wake up in Deming, New Mexico and after a shower, putting the tent away properly (after last night’s hurry), and getting some free coffee and an apple cinnamon waffle are ready to face the 30°F day. Our first stop … Continue reading →

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