History classes are wasted on youth. I am way more interested in history now than I ever was as a child. The way they teach history is also such a shame. All of the focus seems to be on wars and generals and dates. There …
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Off the Beaten Path – Sioux Falls, SD
When people think about South Dakota, they usually envision the Black Hills, with the infamous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Mount Rushmore, or the unique Badlands landscape, or maybe even Wall Drug. But if you’re not paying attention, you could miss out on a wonderful small …
History, Trains, and Wine – Alma, WI
The small town of Alma, WI is a great stop along the Great River Road – an iconic roadtrip road in the middle of the USA. The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River from Louisiana to Minnesota, winding through America’s heartland and is Wisconsin’s …
Hiking & Waterfalls – Wallace Falls State Park, WA
The state of Washington is full of breathtaking beauty with literally 100’s of State Parks boasting scenic views, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, camping, fishing, etc. It truly is an outdoor enthusiast paradise. While on a recent visit to see my daughter who is currently …
Off the Beaten Path – A Day in San Francisco
I’ve only been to San Francisco once. It was the first week in July and I froze my arse off! It was the middle of summer! I only packed summer clothes. Unbeknownst to me, San Francisco can be quite cold in the summer! It was …
Off the Beaten Path – Pickle Springs Natural Area, MO
When looking for hidden gems off the beaten path for a road trip, one of the key things to look for are the little green spots on a map. These designate natural areas that someone chose to set aside as a park of some sort. …
Exploring St Louis, MO. Part 2 of 2
St Louis, MO – March 2017 – Part 2 of 2 Finally, here is Part 2 of our St Louis trip during Spring Break! I am in the process of selling a rental house. The renters moved out April 4th and I have been crazy …
St Louis, Missouri – March 2017 – Part 1 of 2
St Louis, MO – March 2017 – Part 1 of 2 Last week, during my son’s spring break from high school, we took the five hour drive down to St Louis, Missouri, where my oldest daughter is currently living. My middle child, daughter #2, flew …
5 Unexpected Natural Gems Near Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin, may be known for being a huge college town, it’s live music scene, eclectic State Street, chain of lakes, ubiquitous bike trails, and one of the largest local farmer’s market on the Capitol Square, but many folks are unaware of some very unique …