"Operation Griswald"

Chances are you've seen the movie National Lampoon's Vacation. If not, please crawl out from that rock you live under and watch it!

What's more American than loading up the family into a new wood-paneled station wagon and driving cross country? How about loading up two road trip enthusiasts into a brand new Jeep SRT-8 and driving from Atlanta to San Diego in two days?

Can't be done, you say? Sure it can!! And that's how Rich and I will spend our Spring Break vacation. We've done the short day trips to the mountains and 24 hour marathon trips to the beach and back! It's time to put that training to use!

The Best Little Pub in Asheville

We have made it a tradition to visit the artsy town of Asheville, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The small downtown area is not very large but the old federal building features art galleries and quirky food shops. On a crisp spring afternoon the town center is bustling with excitement.

It can really make a girl hungry! That's why whenever we are in Asheville we rest our weary feet on the stools at Jack of the Wood.

They brew some yummy beer, and their fish and chips are terrific. If you visit on a holiday, you too may become a part of their quirky history!

Roads Less Traveled

I like to consider myself a road trip enthusiast! While some people shy away from hours behind the drivers seat, I thrive! And it helps to have a companion you don't feel the desire to push out of the car, while it's in motion!

How often do you turn a corner in a small town and see an old filling station with signs from decades past? We found this surprise in Alabama on a recent trip to Destin, Fla.

I admit, we went looking for this adventure in the North Georgia Mountains. But I swear, that stream was begging to be crossed!

Road trips have become a lost art. But with a little patience and curiosity, the rewards that come with traversing the countryside far outweigh flying!