CAUTION! Twists and Turns Ahead for The Rooted Gypsy
Feliz año nuevo! 新年快樂 Gelukkig nieuwjaar! Bonne année! Ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος! And, of course, Happy New Year from all of us here at The Rooted Gypsy! Wherever you rang in the New Year I sincerely hope it was incredible…
Missoula's Art Scene: More than Just Mountains
Surrounded by jaw-dropping mountains and trout-filled streams its easy to assume that nothing in Missoula can top that. With it's rugged Wild West history and unforgiving terrain, one may think that such a place lacks culture and sophistication. And one…
Diving Head First into Missoula’s Backyard Like a Pro
Few things get my heart racing more than the prospect of diving headfirst into a destination known for its outdoor adventures and unequaled natural beauty. What really moves me and speaks to my soul is immersing myself in the natural…
Lost Ponies and How Carousel for Missoula Sparked a Renaissance
From medieval training device to a Gilded Age delight, the history of the carousel dazzles the imagination. These whirling masterpieces of art will forever hold a nostalgic place in our hearts. But maybe none so much as the Carousel for…
Monumental Day Trips Minutes from Billings Montana
The first time I ever stepped foot in Montana was purely accidental. After driving through Yellowstone National Park, mostly in light sleet and snows, we arrived in Mammoth Hot Springs, a few miles south of the Wyoming-Montana line. Dying to…
The Pelican State Goes to War Exhibit Lands in Lake Charles
Look, I'm not usually one to tell you how to live your life. You do you. But I, in good conscience, must urge you to take advantage of something great while it lasts! Especially when a world-class exhibit, curated by…
A Young Girl’s Escape to Paris: 7 Days in the City of Lights
Wide-eyed, I took my first steps onto European soil after the seven-hour flight touched down in the ancient city of Paris at the ripe young age of 18. What girl, young or seasoned, doesn’t dream of standing before the iconic…
Crushing it with Free State Cellars, Southeast Texas Newest Winery
Blue and red bars of light fall from the antique stained glass windows, painting the butcher block serving counter. Softly, the steady thunk - thunk- thunk of chopping drifts in from the small kitchen behind the bar, keeping time with…
Digging for Tourmaline in SoCal’s Oceanview Mine
Legend says that an evil spirit, enraged at his own ugliness, vowed to destroy all which was beautiful. One day while sitting in the mouth of a cave, the spirit gazed up to the sky and saw a rainbow. Filled…
One for the Bucket List: Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida
The end of November brings a chill to the air in the colorful coastal town of Crystal River, Florida, and with it the arrival of manatees. Tucked in along Kings Bay off the Gulf of Mexico, Crystal River prevails as…
