It’s pronounced like “body” since the lighthouses were constructed to help mariners navigate through the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Outer Banks lighthouses are spaced every 40 miles, so mariners have continuous views of the beacons up the narrow strip of coastline.

There are many places to go on the quaint Main Street of Park City. You can shop, see beautiful works of art and photography, see shows, live music, buy skis and ski togs, and dine from the best steak to appetizing bar food. One of our favorite places is the No Name Saloon.

Our latest stop is one of the wonders of the world. Hoover Dam, which started life as Boulder Dam, is not only a magnificent feat of design and engineering, but a life-saving compromise for the southwest states back in the 1920s and ‘30s in need of power and water.

What we like about this landmark is that it’s a dam good ending for A Tease of Murder, our giveaway book releasing soon. Our hero is trying to clear his name and his company’s integrity and ends up at this historic, iconic location. Someone does not make it out of the tour. You can find out who the unlucky victim is by reading A Tease of Murder .

Take a few trips with us as we hit The Road Less Traveled! From Ohio, to North Carolina and Georgia, we want you to join us on our journeys and decide on your own unique trips.

On the road less traveled recently found us in the quaint, eclectic city of Gulfport, FL. The Tuesday Fresh Market features a labyrinth of vendors lining the main drag. In the midst of lotions, art and jewelry, we found a woman who incorporates all of these into her offerings. Please meet Dimitra Pastras, founder of the Avocado Tree Project.

“Oh my gosh! Did you see that?” I asked Mark.

“You mean that rusted out old bus on the side of the hill?”

“No, I meant the dinosaur in the front yard.”

“What??”

Never has a car turned around faster. It was as if the images would disappear if we moved too slowly.

“There! Pull in at the triceratops,” I said.

“That’s not a triceratops,” said Mark. “That’s a regular dinosaur.”

“Potato, potato. Turn in.”

Ever get that little itch to stretch your legs in a different state? That’s exactly how my husband, Charlie, and I felt two weekends ago. So, where does one go for an outrageously good time? New Orleans, baby!

If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of a painting by one of the great art masters, now until August 5th, you can immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit. This international presentation brings to life the story and works of one of the most lauded artists in history.

Say hello to next Tuesday’s plans! There’s a lot to do in the Tampa Bay area, in milder weather or heat. If you’re looking for a casual weekday stroll or outdoor activity, the Tuesday Fresh Market in the historic town of Gulfport may be just the thing.

Take a tour through time with us as we share a Tampa artist’s story and some of the grooviest art we've ever seen.

For all of our friends who didn’t plan for the holiday weekend 🧡

An experience, an immersion, a taste of culture at 7th & Grove in Tampa, FL.

The chronicle of a spontaneous trip celebrating love.