The Rumors Are True: We’re Taking the Scenic Route
Welcome to A Whitney Detour.
If you’ve heard that we’re rarely home, the rumors are probably true. We finally decided to stop just talking about our trips and start documenting them—mostly so we can remember how we ended up in half these places.
The “Cast”
• Whitney: The Wanderer. I’m the one with the maps, the saved pins on Google, and the “Wait, let’s see where this road goes” attitude. I believe the best views aren’t on the highway, and the best stories happen when you’re slightly lost.
• Tim: The Wonderer. As Tim says, it’s rumored we travel a lot, but he’s usually the one wondering how we got here and—more importantly—where the nearest snack is located. He’s the logic to my “let’s go,” and he’s surprisingly good at carrying camera gear.
• Miley & Dolly: The Bosses. Miley (our mini blue Merle) and Dolly (our standard red tri) are the real stars. They’ve got more miles on them than most suitcases. If there’s a trailhead, a creek, or a window to stick a head out of, they’re in.
What is a “Whitney Detour”?
It’s not always about the five-star destination. It’s about the “oops” moments, the hidden local gems in places like Hillsboro and beyond, and the beauty of taking the long way home.
We’re here to show you the honest, unpolished, and dog-hair-covered side of traveling. Whether we’re exploring our own backyard in Illinois or heading across state lines, we’re just a family of four (two human, two furry) looking for the next great turn.
Grab a snack and join the pack. The detour starts now.
A Whitney Detour 