It wouldn’t be a trip through the Great West if we didn’t pay homage to one of its legends – Billy the Kid. To be fair, we didn’t plan to pay homage to Billy the Kid, but when we drove past a historical marker pointing us towards his grave, who were we to turn down […]

It seemed fitting to touch base with a bit of America’s weird side (outside of spending time with each other, of course!) by stopping in at Roswell, New Mexico, on our way back to Texas. Roswell is home to the “UFO Incident” of 1947. It’s a long story. Best to consult the web if you […]

James Beard Awards aren’t all about fancy-fancy foods, though we’ve certainly enjoyed some fancy eats (here and here…and technically here, too). The awards also recognize, among many additional categories, food writers, publications and classic restaurants – those that make a place special. We tried to stop at one such place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the way out to […]

By far, one of the most amazing experiences on our vacation (for me, anyway) was exploring Mesa Verde. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and you can see why: Mesa Verde was home to the ancestral Pueblo people, who lived there from 600 to 1300 AD. We toured the Spruce Tree House […]