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Why Families Keep Coming Back to Bryce Resort in Basye, VA (2026 SummerTravel Guide)

June 2, 2026

If you’re searching for the best family-friendly mountain getaway in Virginia, Bryce Resort in Basye should be at the top of your list. Tucked in the Shenandoah Valley, Bryce is one of those rare places that delivers year-round activities, small-town charm, and unforgettable stays—without the crowds of bigger destinations. And if you’ve already been here…

Bar Harbor, Maine

A July 4th Getaway to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

July 23, 2025

Escaping the sticky heat of coastal North Carolina for a long July 4th weekend in Maine felt like the perfect summer plan. I’d been dreaming of checking Acadia National Park off my bucket list for years, and when I found out Bar Harbor celebrates Independence Day with a parade, live music, and small-town charm, the…

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Weekend Guide: Las Vegas, Death Valley & Hoover Dam

March 4, 2025

This Valentine’s weekend wasn’t about candlelit dinners or rose petals — it was about adventure, laughter, and exploring some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes the Southwest has to offer. My husband and I flew out to Las Vegas with another couple who have a place there, ready for a long weekend that blended desert magic…

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Whirlwind Paris Trip: See Major Paris Sights On A Weekend Trip

December 10, 2024

I’ve been dreaming of Paris since 11th grade French class. After worldwide travels to Thailand, Spain and Nicaragua, I finally realized my dream but not for ten days, or a week, but rather a weekend. Yes, I know you’re thinking how can you possibly see everything you have wanted to see in a weekend? It…

Chateau Winery and Vineyard, Ohio

Harvest Host Review: Red Wine Made in Ohio at Chateau Winery and Vineyard

August 6, 2024

There aren’t many things that surprised me on our cross country rv trip except that you could find good red wine made in Ohio and North Dakota. We found just that at two Harvest Hosts that we visited along the way. The first was Chateau Winery and Vineyard in Helena, Ohio. It was off the…

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park

Take A Cross Country RV Road Trip: The Best Gift To Give Yourself

July 18, 2024

Although I’ve traveled across the United States camping along the way several times, first as a child with my family and later with my own kids, there are so many places to see that you’ll never stop being amazed at how beautiful and unique our country is. This trip was no different as I planned…

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Me And Lj
I’m Tessa Cherylmarie Speight Pigott, aka Cheryl Pigott, who owns a digital marketing agency on the coast of North Carolina. When I travel, I find my 19 year old adventurous self, therefore this blog is named after her.
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