A black and white image of the back of an abandoned drive-in, portions of the screen are missing, on the left is the small ticket booth.

Abandoned Places, Neon Wonders, and More from Our Idaho Road Trip

September 24, 2025, Leave a Comment on Abandoned Places, Neon Wonders, and More from Our Idaho Road Trip

A road trip is never complete without pulling over to some weird places, including abandoned buildings, amazing neon signs, and more. While Patrick and I have traveled to Idaho a few times, there is always something we missed the time before. So today, I bring you the collection of random places we stopped at during…

The wold Methodist church, made of wood with a small bell tower at the front.

Boom to Bust: A Visit to the Abandoned Mining Town of Bodie

September 17, 2025, Leave a Comment on Boom to Bust: A Visit to the Abandoned Mining Town of Bodie

The last two times we have traveled to Idaho we have tried to go to Bodie, one of California’s famous ghost towns turned state historic park. One year there was an earthquake and the park was closed to inspect for damage, and next time there was still too much snow to allow us to drive…

My hand holding the ice cream potato in front of a sign that reads "Idaho Ice Cream potato"

The Westside Drive-In: Home of the Bizarre and Delicious Ice Cream Potato

September 11, 2025, 1 Comment

Idaho is literally famous for its potatoes, so when I heard there was a thing called an ice cream potato, I knew I had to try it. While Boise is Idaho’s capital, it is also home to the Westside Drive-In. Originally built in 1957 and opened by Ralph Caskey, it survived the decades and in…

Myself wearing a shirt with a cowboy version of Snoopy, leaning against the faux log cabin wall.

All that Glitters – the 49’er Room at the Anniversary Inn

September 9, 2025, Leave a Comment on All that Glitters – the 49’er Room at the Anniversary Inn

A regular stop for us on our route to Idaho is Salt Lake City. We decided to select a more unique hotel for our one night stay, selecting the kitschy Anniversary Inn 5th South location. But we got a slice of home, as we selected the 49’er themed room. While the lobby may evoke an…

Myself seated with a life size statue of a donkey.

Get Your Ass Educated at the Donkey History Museum

September 4, 2025, Leave a Comment on Get Your Ass Educated at the Donkey History Museum

This was our first road trip with our new car, the all electric Mustang Mach-E, and it required more planning on our part. Gone were the days of just pulling off anywhere for some gas, no, we had to plan our route carefully around charging stations. While looking for chargers Pat stumbled upon a place…

Exterior of the Punk Rock Museum, a black brick building with neon green letters painted on it reading "The Punk Rock Museum"

You will Not Want to be Sedated at the Punk Rock Museum!

September 2, 2025, 1 Comment

Las Vegas has its fair share of odd museums, from the Mob Museum to the Atomic Testing Museum, there is no shortage of unique things to look at, so it doesn’t surprise me that Vegas is home to the Punk Rock Museum. Opening in 2023, artifacts from the punk music scene are displayed over two…

A mannequin family sits at a card table playing Monopoly. A stone fireplace is on the back wall, which is painted pink.

Mining, Gambling, and More all on Display the Clark County Museum

August 20, 2025, Leave a Comment on Mining, Gambling, and More all on Display the Clark County Museum

While Las Vegas may be the literal bright spot that everyone flocks to when visit Nevada, just a few miles to the southeast is something anyone who loves Nevada should visit, the Clark County Museum. The museum sprawls over 30 acres, and features relocated buildings, train cars, antique farm equipment, and more. The adobe-like building…

Myself, in a short black velvet dress, red belt, standing in front of a large "ELVIS" sign lit up with red lightbulbs.

Travel Back in Time to Elvis’ 1969 Las Vegas Show

August 13, 2025, Leave a Comment on Travel Back in Time to Elvis’ 1969 Las Vegas Show

Patrick and I recently returned from a week long road trip where we drove to Idaho to visit my mom for a few days. Our first stop was in Las Vegas, which coincided with a recreation of Elvis Presley’s first Las Vegas show at what was then known as The International Hotel, which is the…

Myself standing along Main Street wearing cream and gold Minnie Mouse ears, a cream shirt with the castle, Mickey and "Disneyland 70" on it, and yellow and cream shorts.

Disneyland at 70

July 23, 2025, Leave a Comment on Disneyland at 70

Walt Disney was a man with many dreams and ideas. After he and his animators conquered the animated feature film, he set his sights on another form of family entertainment, amusement parks. Wanting a space that both adults and children could enjoy, he started brainstorming his “Mickey Mouse Park” that started out as a small…

Myself, wearing a red and white hat that reads "Red Devil Fireworks" a white shirt with a stylized American flag that reads "Democracy Has No Kings" and blue jean shorts, standing in front of Knott's Berry Farm's recreation of Independence Hall.

No Kings Since 1776

July 10, 2025, 1 Comment

Just a few days ago America turned 249. Patrick and I spent the day at Knott’s Berry Farm, as is our tradition, before heading home. Ever since a nearby palm tree caught fire a few years back, we stay home in the evening. Plus we get to enjoy Disneyland’s display from our front yard. Let’s…