I lost the argument this morning about 5 minutes after we left our hotel, but in the end, I won the debate. That’s what really matters, doesn’t it? And besides, the extra few miles took us past home produce stands, pumpkin patches, and beautiful country homes with wide, manicured lawns and friendly columns as we left lovely Bloomington, Indiana. Kathy, my travel buddy, and I generally have well defined roles. She is the primary driver and I am the navigator. This works well as I do best driving Continue Reading
Jammin’ on the Porch
In anticipation of an upcoming road trip, I couldn’t help but remember a great experience I had last spring while traveling through Kentucky. Months later, it still brings a smile to my face. From March, 2014… I wasn't exactly sure what to expect but as soon as we got out of the car, we could hear the music coming from the small Kentucky Christian Church. It was time to go inside and find out. I hoped they didn't mind that we were a few minutes late. It had been a great day and this Continue Reading
Wasn’t That Our Exit? Rules for a FUNtastic Road Trip
Road trips aren’t just for families with kids in tow, but for anyone who has some time and a spirit of adventure. In preparing for my next trip, I've pulled together some basic rules. 1.Discover the back roads and enjoy the beauty along the way. Experience the real America beyond the Interstate highways.Hwy 41 near Copper Harbor.2.Make sure you have a good navigator – GPS (Global Pam Sievers) is known to make some mistakes. Maybe a fourth map would have helped. Continue Reading
America the Beautiful – The U.P.
I’ve just returned from an end of summer trip to Michigan’s northernmost point and I’m not sure what surprised me the most – the unrivaled natural beauty of the area, the “step back in time” room we stayed in, or the name calling, by a man from Milwaukee, no less! I love traveling throughout the country and exploring the tastes, sounds, and beauty found throughout the 50 states. This is my first in the series I’m calling America the Beautiful. In a couple of weeks, I’m headed out on a major road Continue Reading