‘House on the Rock’ opulent excess equals fun
byIt was in 1945, the same year that World War II ended, when imaginative architect Alex Jordan, Jr. started building his dream weekend retreat…
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Fall Festivals and Fairs popping up across America
byFall festivals and fairs are bouncing back after the pandemic closed most fairground gates last year. This autumn there still is a need to…
Synchronous fireflies are magical
bySynchronous fireflies happenings are at the top of our Bucket List “Follow the Fireflies” RV trip. We were each born in prime lightning bug territory…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in safe, virtual way
byAround the world most St. Patrick’s Day public parades and events are cancelled due to the coronavirus. However, there is one grand place where…
Bald eagle watching is awesome during the winter
byBald eagle watching is an awesome winter activity for RVing families across much of North America. These magnificent birds mate for life and build…
‘The Unexpected’ Drive-by Art in Fort Smith
byIn the mid-1990s, I lived for two years in Fort Smith, Arkansas, helping the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate organize its first Women Build…
Trees of Mystery – must family stop in Redwoods
byWhen you are driving along U.S. Highway 101 in northern California, definitely stop at the Trees of Mystery. For more than 50 years, this…
Snowbirds flock to the Tucson Gem Showcase in early February
byThe Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is underway now and through Feb. 16. More than 45 different shows and events, each offering different materials…
History buffs: Two gripping Mississippi Museums
byMost of us who are drawn to museums go there to be informed and, if we are fortunate, to be affected or stirred on…
Stop by Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, to stretch your legs
byIn the small central Texas town of Shiner, just a few blocks north of the crossroads of Hwy 90A and Hwy 95, some of…