hiking

  • Biloxi, MS

    We took a brief trip to Mississippi many years ago, so we thought we’d head that way to continue our journey along the Gulf. Biloxi was conveniently located and had beaches and lighthouses, so we thought it sounded like a… Continue reading

    Biloxi, MS
  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Gainesville, FL

    We love wildlife of all kinds! Some of the most fascinating creatures can be found at Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Gainesville, Florida. 🦅 We have been to this beautiful nature preserve a few different times. Each time we seem to… Continue reading

    Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Gainesville, FL
  • Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka, FL

    The azaleas are in bloom, and they are so beautiful! Early March is the time of year we love to take a drive to explore the azaleas at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, Florida. If you’re surprised to find… Continue reading

    Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka, FL
  • Everglades, Florida

    It’s been about 5 years since we’ve been to the Everglades, so we decided to pack up and head down. 🧳 We love visiting state and national parks, and we think it’s great that there’s a program that gives 4th… Continue reading

    Everglades, Florida
  • Gainesville, FL

    Today our travels took us to Gainesville, FL. We had heard of the Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park and thought it would be interesting to see. We were pretty sure we could find some other cool things to do, too.… Continue reading

    Gainesville, FL
  • Maggie Valley, NC (Part 2)

    August, 2024 After the drama we had during Maggie Valley, NC Part 1, we were hopeful the next part of the trip would go more smoothly. 🤞 We started the next day with an actual full night of sleep! Whoop… Continue reading

    Maggie Valley, NC (Part 2)
  • Maggie Valley, NC (Part 1)

    August, 2024 What do rain, waterfalls, waffles, syrup spills, spilt milk, and falling branches have in common? This adventure of Traveling with the Trapps, of course! 🤣 We took an amazingly scenic drive to North Carolina and decided to head… Continue reading

    Maggie Valley, NC (Part 1)
  • Frankfort, MI

    July 2024 During our travels we took a day trip to Frankfort, MI. The weather was warm and sunny, so we decided a beach day was required, lol. 😎 The western part of the state is beautiful and we love… Continue reading

    Frankfort, MI
  • Garden, MI

    July, 2024 If you love old towns (and I mean–who doesn’t, right?) there’s a super cool place for you that’s way off the beaten track. Garden, MI has the old town feel of days gone by. It does take a… Continue reading

    Garden, MI
  • Manistee, MI

    In July 2024, we had the best time in Manistee! From Fifth Avenue Beach to the Giant Sequoias at Lake Bluff Arboretum, every moment was filled with adventure. Staying at the S.S. City of Milwaukee, a retired train car ferry,… Continue reading

    Manistee, MI