‘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…
RV Short Stops
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…
Many cities host outdoor holiday lights celebrations
byFor RV snowbirds on the move, many communities across America are hosting free outdoor holiday lights celebrations–however, this year events are a little different….
‘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…
Autumn Harvest Festivals frequently crowded, still fun
byWe attended the 55th annual National Apple Harvest Festival in the heart of Pennsylvania Apple country in early October. It took almost an hour to…
North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
bySitting at the crossroads of Hwy 200 and US Highway 83 in North Dakota is an amazing Rest Area–The North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive…