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When unable to travel, I often dream about revisiting some of my favorite places. Recently, my dreams have been taking me to Terlingua, Texas a ghost town in West Texas in the heart of Big Bend Country! Here’s why! Three Reasons Why I Love Terlingua Terlingua, Texas is a super-quiet, quirky ghost town in Big Bend Country, Western Texas. We had the privilege of spending a couple of days in the Terlingua Ghost town during our Southwest road trip that took us to several National Parks near El Paso early in 2020. Ever since we returned home, both Jason and I have been talking about going back. Terlingua, Texas = Tranquility The primary reason that I love this tiny town is the unadulterated peace and tranquility! As we drove through desolate and immaculate roads and got closer to the casita that we had booked, I must admit that I was…

There are nine National Parks in Alabama, each with unique experiences to be had. We have had the good fortune of visiting each Alabama National Park, and want to share them with you so you can make the most of your own visit! I grew up visiting Alabama frequently. My mom was born and raised in Birmingham, and attended college at Talladega College, located only miles from the famous Talladega Speedway. Much of my family still lives in Alabama, so packing up a car and heading down from Ohio to Alabama for holidays and vacations was commonplace in my youth. Alabama: Welcome to the South Alabama is a state with a lot of history formed of natural and human history that dates back to 10,000 years BC. The state also was at the center of many momentous events of the Civil Rights movement. Alabama National Parks preserve a lot of…