50 States

Follow along as we travel to all 50 states!

Current states visited: 19/50

Why ALL 50 States?

What inspired us to begin exploring across the US? Inquire more here.

How the States Got Their Shapes books


Getting Started.

Let's get started exploring! More here

my trusty Large Scale Road Atlas


Epic adventure of crabs and dinosaurs.

Iconic Dinah of Vernal, UT

Northwest Tour (CA, OR, WA)

From the California Redwoods to the lavender fields of Washington, venture with us here

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. Escape with us here

petrified log found in the Painted Desert of AZ


Scenic Tour (GA, NC, SC, TN, AL)

Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, Barbecue: a true scenic tour of the South. Bebop along with us here

Athena captivates visitors inside The Parthenon of Nashville, TN


California-specific Adventures


Disneyland

The Haslems visit the House of Mouse. Enjoy our review here

meeting Tinkerbell in Pixie Hollow


LA to Monterey

From NorCal to SoCal and in between. Cruise the coast with us here

a mastadon skeleton at La Brea Tar Pits


Lake to Lava

Olives. Volcanoes. History. It's all in California.

Giant Olive outside Corning, CA


Haslem Hot Takes:

We have spicy ideas.

Barbecue

Which state has our favorite barbecue? Map it out ** here

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 here

Rick Riordan's "The Lightning Thief"

Best Treat Stops

Savor your curiousity with our sweet suggestions here

Luna mochi doughnut from OMG Squee in Austin, TX

Dollywood (TN)

Truly one of the best amusement parks in the United States. See what makes a visit to Dolly HQ is worth the trek here

The Dolly Parton Experience