Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that surprise you. In this episode of Stacking Adventures, Crystal Hammond and Joe Saul-Sehy hit the road expecting a great trip—and come back with a whole new appreciation for West Virginia (and a certain famous theme park just over the border). From the cozy charm of small towns […]

National Parks, Podcast Show Notes, Trip Walkthrough

January 6, 2026

Exploring West Virginia: Dollywood Theme Park, Mountain Views, and New River Gorge Wins

Why we went to Peru Cheryl has always (like every third person we meet) wanted to go to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s seven wonders. Note from Cheryl–I wrote a report on the Incas in third grade and felt I needed to follow through! How We Decided To Travel When you go someplace as […]

Trip Walkthrough

October 24, 2024

How To Navigate Peru and Chile: Lima and Santiago Through Our Eyes

If you’ve never heard of Great Basin National Park or know nearly nothing about it, you aren’t alone. This is one of the least visited parks in the USA. So imagine how much this unassuming national park took us by surprise! This property is not only home to the oldest trees in the world, but […]

National Parks, Trip Walkthrough

September 12, 2024

Discovering Great Basin, a Hidden Paradise of Ancient Trees, Crystal Lakes, and Starry Skies

We made it to Great Basin National Park!

Why Voyageurs? Many years ago, when Joe was in high school, his parents told him and his siblings, “When you all have families, let’s get the whole big family together for a trip every few years!” Like many other things that seem important but aren’t urgent, this never happened. Then, Joe’s brother died, and we […]

National Parks, Trip Walkthrough

September 3, 2024

Magic in the North: Our Adventures in Voyageurs National Park

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