If there is a capital city en route or close enough for a detour, we always try to add it to the itinerary. When I saw that our North Dakota road trip was taking us right through downtown St. Paul … Continued
I’m pedaling faster and faster trying to catch up to my husband as the warm air caresses my face. Dense layers of olive-green treetops across the Mississippi River look like one continual blurred cloud as I buzz by. Soaring above us … Continued
Much to my husband’s annoyance, a focus of mine this year – since I’m turning the big 4 0 – is to finish visiting every state in the United States. With only two to go, my fifty-before-forty goal will be … Continued
Girlfriend getaways are good for the soul. Period. It didn’t take a scientific study to tell me that grabbing your best gal pal and hitting the road is one of the best mental health reboots a girl can get. Sometimes … Continued
Updated January 2021. Nothing beats springtime in middle America. The air is crisp with an aura of anything is possible. Melting ice gives way to teensy buds that turn into blossoming flowers. And southern Indiana is the perfect area to … Continued
I recently found out that in my circle, Branson has a reputation for kitschy musicals geared toward the older population and not much more. When I announced my next travel adventure was down to Missouri with my nephews, I was … Continued
One of our first experiences during spring break with the nephews is at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Deemed, “The most fun place to eat in Branson,” I can’t argue. It is adult and kid-friendly entertainment all around; a perfect attraction for … Continued
The holidays are quickly approaching and all I can think about are family traditions: bright lights, decorated trees, festive markets, and cozying up to watch a few heartwarming classics. A child of the eighties, A Christmas Story, was always a … Continued