Destination Guides

Explore places we visit, from small towns and beaches to theme parks, campgrounds, cruise ports, and scenic stops.

Bears, Beautiful Views, and Historic Stories at Cades Cove

During our stay in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as part of Rolling South with Paws & Paths, we spent a day exploring Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With its mountain views, open fields, historic buildings, and abundant wildlife, Cades Cove was one of the places we were most excited to visit. The scenic loop offered something beautiful around...

Family, Sunshine, and an Unexpected Ending: Our Second Trip on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

Our family trip aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise from April 6–10 was one we will never forget. This was my second time sailing on the Paradise with Boomer, my service dog, and it was also the same itinerary we had done before — visiting Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas. This trip was extra special because it was a family cruise. It was me and Boomer, along with...

A Santa Claus, Indiana Test Run with Paws & Paths

Before we head out on our bigger adventure, Rolling South with Paws & Paths, we decided to take a smaller test trip to Santa Claus, Indiana. This was our chance to try out our new-to-us 2008 Jayco Eagle, get a feel for camping with the dogs, and see what still needed to be fixed before we hit the road for a longer trip. We stayed at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph, and...