From the moment you drive through the golden gates at Blue Sky Vineyard, you’ll feel like you were transported to a charming estate in Italy. I had to remind myself that we were in southern Illinois a few times over … Continued
The beaming sun is fading fast. The trees along the shoreline are ablaze with the fantastic glow that ushers in at dusk. There’s not one ripple on the water’s surface; it’s smooth like glass. That is until my thirteen-year-old nephew … Continued
It’s that time of the year folks to start dreaming of your next trip! With warmer weather right around the corner, let’s talk about Midwest spring break ideas. 1. Hannibal, Missouri Plan to walk in the footsteps of Mark Twain … Continued
Taking my nephews to experience Blue Man Group in Chicago had been on my list for many years, but I was waiting for them to get a little older to appreciate the unique performance. It had been over 15 years … Continued
I’ve been traveling with my nephews for years, but I usually keep the road trips under 5 hours for their sanity… and mine! The kids are now 10 and 12 so I decided they are old enough for a longer … Continued
Northeast Road Trip Day 3 on the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail As the shoreline gets smaller and smaller, we say a tearful goodbye from the ferry off South Bass Island, one of the popular Lake Erie islands. Today, we … Continued
It almost sounds like a myth when I say the first stop on our northeast road trip is an island getaway in Ohio. Many people may not know that situated in the middle of Lake Erie, there is an island … Continued
From finding an open campsite to navigating and tracking the weather, these free camping apps will help you have a great trip. We’ve accumulated a few favorites over the years during our many road trips where we camped in either … Continued