Follow along as we travel to all 50 states!
Current states visited: 19/50
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What inspired us to begin exploring across the US?
How the States Got Their Shapes
books
Let's get started exploring!
my trusty Large Scale Road Atlas
Epic adventure of crabs and dinosaurs.
Iconic Dinah of Vernal, UT
From the California Redwoods to the lavender fields of Washington.
Juan de Fuca Cottages of Sequim, WA
Haslem Escapade (CA, NV, AZ, NM, TX, LA, MS, AL, FL, TN, AR, OK, UT)
13 states. 3 weeks. Follow us on our Escapade.
petrified log found in the Painted Desert of AZ
Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, Barbecue: a true scenic tour of the South.
Athena captivates visitors inside The Parthenon of Nashville, TN
Truly one of the best amusement parks in the United States. See what makes a visit to Dolly HQ is worth the trek.
The Dolly Parton Experience
Haslem Hot Takes:
We have spicy ideas.
Barbecue
Which state has our favorite barbecue?
Texas Brisket sandwich from James Beard award-winning Louie Mueller
Percy Jackson Sites
Are you a fan of the Rick Riordan novels or the Disney+ series?
Visit sites from the addictive series.
Rick Riordan's "The Lightning Thief"
Best Treat Stops
Savor your curiousity with our sweet suggestions.
Luna mochi doughnut from OMG Squee in Austin, TX
California-specific Adventures
Disneyland
The Haslems visit the House of Mouse.
meeting Tinkerbell in Pixie Hollow
LA to Monterey
From NorCal to SoCal and in between.
a mastadon skeleton at La Brea Tar Pits
Lake to Lava
Olives. Volcanoes. History. It's all in California.
Giant Olive outside Corning, CA