Chasing the Horizon

Where Small-Town Roots Meet Big Adventures

Why travel?

Create Memories – moments you’ll never forget.

Explore – see new places and experiences.

Grow – learn, reflect, and step out of your comfort zone.

Recent Posts

  • Lifting My Eyes to the Hills: A Journey to Pretty Place Chapel

    Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and by the grace of God, I have had the opportunity to go beyond the backroads I drive daily. At times, my travels lead me to places most often visited, like beaches or amusement parks, but sometimes I discover somewhere…

  • USS Yorktown: Walking the Decks of the Fighting Lady

    Oftentimes, people talk about traveling to Charleston, South Carolina, and immersing themselves in its rich history strolling along Rainbow Row, touring historic homes, or walking the cobblestone streets. But you hardly ever hear anyone mention driving just fifteen minutes farther north to Mount Pleasant to explore one of…

  • Soaring Through the Smokies: My Dollywood Story

    Soar like an eagle into a family-oriented amusement park nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, where the scent of cinnamon bread drifts through the air and coaster screams echo off the hills.  Welcome to Dollywood, a home away from home.  Throughout my childhood, my parents…

  • From Small-Town Dreams to Open Roads

    As a small-town girl, I always dreamed of seeing the world. We dream constantly, with aspirations higher than the clouds, yet too often our dreams never become reality. My family didn’t have much, but my parents made the most of our childhood—which I know couldn’t have been easy,…

“Give praise for the dreams that come true,
for the adventures set before me.

Wherever the world may lead my steps,
God knows the way
and guides me each day.”

KT

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