World’s Largest BB Gun: Daisy Airgun Museum in Rogers, Arkansas

The Giant Red Ryder That Started It All We had a VA appointment in Fayetteville, and since we were already up that way, we drove a little further north to Rogers. We were actually in town to check out Flashback Pizza (bucket list item #1 – full post coming soon!), but while we were exploring …

Map of United States showing 2026 road trip bucket list route with orange location pins marking 12 destinations plus 3 wishes across multiple states

2026 Road Trip Bucket List Across America

Why does this year need a fancy title like “2026 Road Trip Bucket List”? Let’s be real – somewhere along the way, Zach and I lost our mojo. We’ve been rolling through the same triangle route (Florida, Arkansas, Michigan, repeat) for years now, and lately it’s felt more like we’re just… existing on the road …

Zach pretending to be dragged inside the Blue Whale of Catoosa, a giant concrete whale on Route 66, Oklahoma

Blue Whale of Catoosa | Historic Landmark on Route 66

Parts of this park are Temporarily Closed for Renovations! ~currently The Blue Whale of Catoosa is OSHA compliant, complete with his own personal hard hat! The Blue Whale of Catoosa might not scream “romance” at first glance, but stick with me—it’s actually a love story for the ages. Why? Because this giant concrete whale wasn’t …

The Bear Store Hale Michigan – Quirky Roadside Stop

Giant Chairs, Spicy Humor, and a Quick Roadside Detour   The Bear Store Hale Michigan is parked right at 6787 M‑65 in Hale. You can find more details here if you want the official scoop — but honestly, just pull over when you see it. Why Bear Store Hale Michigan is Worth the Stop We …