Zach & Sammie

10/17/2026

🌿 A little life update from our corner of the world! 🌎

Our travels have looked a little different this year! We’ve still ventured out and made plenty of memories, but we haven’t spent as much time on the water or hiking all the beautiful places we love.

This past summer, we shifted our focus to something a little closer to home — settling into our new house and creating a space where our family of six can slow down, feel at home, and make memories together. 🏡

Between nonstop weekend plans with the kids, little adventures, traveling for concerts, and everything in between, life has been FULL! Maybe not quite the kind of travel we originally created this page to document, but these moments are just as meaningful 🩵

Sometimes the adventure is a new trail, a hidden waterfall, or a day out on the river. Other times, it’s simply building a life you love with the people you love most.

We may have been a little quieter around here, but we’re still making memories, finding new adventures, and enjoying this season of life. And don’t worry… we’re not giving up on those trails, waterfalls, and days on the water anytime soon! 🌊⛰️

Here’s a quick shot of my first AR Razorback game!
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Thanks for being here and following along with our journey. Here’s to all the adventures still to come! ✨

07/26/2026

There are a lot of beautiful places in this world to explore but the greatest part of every journey isn’t the destination, it’s who you’re sharing it with.

Over the last four weeks, we’ve spent more than 60 hours in the car together. Countless miles. Early mornings. Late nights. Wrong turns. Gas station snacks. Endless conversations, comfortable silence, and memories we’ll laugh about for years.

Travel has a way of revealing who people really are. It tests your patience, your flexibility, and your ability to enjoy the unexpected. And every mile reminds me that I chose the right person to share this adventure with.

Choose someone who makes the long drives feel short.
Choose someone who turns detours into memories.
Choose someone you’d still want beside you after hours on the road with no destination in sight.

Because life is one incredible journey, and the person sitting next to you matters more than the places you’ll ever see.

Here’s to chasing sunsets, collecting memories, and never running out of roads to explore together. 🌎♥️

07/20/2026

One of my favorite photos of us this summer! This photo was taken on Navarre island on our spontaneous trip during the 4th of July.

07/12/2026

🥖 It’s no secret we love to eat!

One of my favorite places we look forward to every year is Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. The bread, the chips, and the smell of deliciousness in the air. Nothing beats stepping into the theme park and experiencing all the things it has to offer!

07/09/2026

🚙 After 6½ hours on the road, seafood by the coast was exactly what we needed!

🦪 We stopped at Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi, Mississippi, and it did not disappoint. From the New Orleans inspired atmosphere with antique touches, to the delicious seafood and outstanding service, it was a great start to our trip.

🦐 If you’re passing through Biloxi, the upstairs seating offers a great view of downtown and is definitely worth checking out. We’d happily stop here again for the oysters and seafood pasta!

🌊 We took a quick detour to Gulf Port, MS to enjoy and hour on the beach before finishing out our drive.

07/06/2026

🏖️ 🇺🇸 Sometimes the best trips are the ones you never plan.

Thursday afternoon we decided to spend the Fourth of July at the beach, packed that evening, grabbed a quick nap, and hit the road at 4 AM Friday.

After stopping in Biloxi and Gulfport, we quickly decided the beaches weren’t quite what we wanted for this trip so we decided to keep driving until we reached Navarre Beach, Florida!

🌊💙 Crystal-clear water, beautiful white sand, and Zach’s very first Florida beach.

🏕️ We camped Friday night, spent all day Saturday on the beach, and watched the fireworks from a restaurant by the pier before driving home overnight.

Proof that the best adventures don’t always need a plan. ❤️

07/06/2026

Taken with zero edits on our way back from our FL adventure this weekend

07/03/2026

06/20/2026

I’ve been working on our video from last years Caddo trip and stumbled across the short clip!

06/16/2026

Reminder:
1. Wear your sunscreen
2. Limit sun exposure
3. Hydrate well before a trip

On the Caddo last year I got sun poisoning after too much sun exposure. We were camping on the river for 1 day, 2 nights and by the time we setup camp on the 2nd night, I could barely walk because my legs were so swollen from too much sun exposure. I was not careful enough to protect my legs while floating. It only lasted a couple days but was painful to say the least.

Know your limits and listen to your body 🍃 Nature is beautiful but can also be brutal!