Here we are, on our third snowbird adventure! This one is primarily taking us to Florida…around the state and all the way to the Keys! The big news to start with is that we got a new truck! After...
The Long Journey Home through Fields of Corn
- October 6, 2024
- Museum, RV, State Park, Travel
Monday morning should have been our departure from Rapid City to start making our way East to Chicago, but there was a wind advisory in effect until late afternoon, with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. That’s...
The Other Dakota. Stories in Stone.
- October 1, 2024
- NationalPark, RV, State Park, Travel
For our first day in South Dakota (Thursday Sept 26th), we drove about an hour to Badlands National Park. We visited here in 2010, but like most National Parks, felt it was worth a return visit. Plus, they say...
Teddy’s Romance – The Stunning Beauty of North Dakota
- September 25, 2024
- Museum, NationalPark, RV, Travel
We are staying at Medora Campground, about ½ mile from the entrance to the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park; what a treat to be so close, and surrounded by such incredible views! We took a walk after...
The Twin Cities, a Hole, and the Good People of North Dakota
- September 22, 2024
- RV, State Park, Travel
We had a long travel day on Sunday, Sept. 15, covering almost 300 miles to get us to the twin cities of Minnesota (Minneapolis & St. Paul). Our campground is a really nice regional park in St. Paul –...
Grant’s Galena, Wright, and Gorgeous Gardens
- September 16, 2024
- Museum, RV, State Park, Travel
It’s time to hit the road again! After just a couple short camping trips this summer, we are heading out for a 26-day, five-state adventure! But first, a quick update on our blown fuse/refrigerator issues. Mark contacted the dealer...
A Windmill, a President, & So Many Sand Dunes…Plus a Blown Fuse
- July 21, 2024
- Museum, NationalPark, RV, Travel
Our latest adventure started Monday morning, as we headed East and stopped at Indiana Dunes National Park. It’s only about an hour from our house, but we hadn’t yet visited. We headed to the Visitor Center and watched the...
A President, Mid-Century Modern Architecture, and Rays of Sunshine
- June 16, 2024
- Museum, RV, State Park, Travel
We’re back at it with RoVer Too! After several months off, we hit the road on Monday June 10th to neighboring Indiana. Before I get into the details of our trip, I have to shout out to Mark for...
Europe Part 11 – Amsterdam Day 3
Monday morning May 6th, we were scheduled for a 10am canal boat tour. It’s one of those things you just have to do while in Amsterdam, “Venice of the North”! The weather was amazing once again, and it was...
Europe Part 10 – Keukenhof Gardens & Amsterdam
Sunday morning May 5th, we walked a short distance to catch the Metro. We were a bit surprised to learn that Amsterdam has a subway, given that the city is below sea level. It was a short subway ride...