We left the Keys on Wednesday morning (2/26); we ran into some traffic backups and it seemed to take forever to get back to the mainland! The main part of our drive was heading West on Tamiami Trail (also...
113 Miles. 42 Bridges. 800 Florida Keys. A Week of Fun!
- February 27, 2025
- RV, State Park, Travel
Our drive on Wednesday (Feb. 19th) was smooth and uneventful, taking us South to Highway 1, which becomes the Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys. We stopped for lunch at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park; we stretched our...
Two National Parks and a Heatwave in South Florida
- February 19, 2025
- NationalPark, RV, Travel
Before I share this leg of the trip, while we were in St. Augustine, we did some ‘decorating’ in the trailer. You may recall last summer we had some issues with our refrigerator, and we weren’t sure if the...
Out and About in the Nation’s Oldest City
- February 13, 2025
- NationalPark, RV, Travel
For our first day of fun in St. Augustine, we decided to take an Old Town Trolley Tour, to introduce us to the city and give us a preview of the many things to do & see here. Technically,...
Our Third Snowbird Adventure Begins…With More Power!
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...