Steve and Tina at Matthiessen State Park. ~ By Tom ~
What a beautiful day to go hiking in Matthiessen State Park. I can’t believe how beautiful that place is. You gotta add it to your list of places to see in Illinois. We were amazed at the numbers of people that were out to enjoy it and everyone was so kind and happy. On our […]
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A Stormy Night ~ by Audrey ~
The rain was crashing down on the tent through this stormy night drowning out all other possible sounds ~ but as always, the sun comes out again, as you can see from Tom’s smiling face the next morning ~ Enjoy ~ Audrey
Read moreIt’s My Birthday! ~ By Tom ~
Wow, to be able to spend my birthday on the road was awesome and knowing I have the love of family, friends and Audrey Ann embracing me.
Read moreKristin & Sakatah At Pizza Ranch – Charles City Iowa. ~ By Tom ~
What a place! Here we are in the small town of Charles City Iowa in the midst of a natural emergency and while the towns folks were preparing sand bags we were fortunate enough to be directed to the Pizza Ranch where they were very busy making sure all would be able to get food. […]
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The Many Sounds of a Storm ~ by Audrey ~
There were many varying sounds to this rainstorm as we drove late into the night in search of a campground in the Michigan peninsula ~ a bit frightening in the dark of night ~ Enjoy ~ Audrey
Read moreThe Strickland Family from FL. ~ By Audrey ~
The beautiful Strickland family caught my eye while enjoying the overlook in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and kindly shared a bit of their story with us. Herman Strickland, the father, said, “We’ve been together 10 years, and I can’t live without my family. It’s part of history, you know?” They recently came up to […]
Read moreOnward From Charles City, IA to Peru, IL ~ By Tom ~
It took many miles before the landscape changed from bad to beautiful. The scenery was once again beautiful.
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A Stop Along the Way ~ by Audrey ~
We took a break from our travels down the road in the quiet town of Portland, MI, where two rivers meet, for a walk by the water ~ the sounds say it all ~ Enjoy ~ Audrey
Read moreYoda Has Something to Say In Defense of Being Hairless! ~ By Emma ~
Wooof, wooooof! You canines may remember my September 11th, d’log where I mentioned my people daddies brother John and his wife Ericka noted their kat, the one that has no hairs read my d’log. Well, I just got a note from Yoda meowing up a storm. I ain’t heard whinning like that since that time […]
Read moreDonna and Dave Hoese! ~ By Tom ~
Hello Donna and Dave Hoese. We just wanted to say we enjoyed talking with you on 9/16 at Theodore Roosevelt National Park at the River Bend Overlook. Wasn’t it great to be here on the 100th birthday of the National Park Service? You two are so positive and we were truly blessed to have been […]
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USA Through Our Eyes 