Soon I will be on the road, full of the traveler’s sense of adventure and freedom. The adventure sometimes includes just heading in a certain direction and traveling back roads, confident I will end up where I want to be. I might detour north or south to see a historic site advertised on a road sign.…
Wednesday is the day for playing, exploring, shopping, and laundry. Yesterday’s play included finally photographing colorful houses on the island. What a gorgeous palette! I found some fabric in my stash that matches perfectly. I had bought a set of 5 inch charm squares that are perfect for a Dauphin Island inspired quilt. Yesterday I…
Time to head for Dauphin Island, AL. I have two choices to get there. The first is to drive 50+ miles to the ferry at Fort Morgan, AL. The second, driving 100+ miles, going through Mobile then back down along Mobile Bay to the bridge. This has never been my favorite option, because it sounds…
Tonight is the last of 9 nights at the Pensacola unit of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. With my Senior Discount Pass I paid only $13/night, with water and electric. They do not offer sewer hookups, but do have a dump station that is easy to access. If I had planned properly, I could have…
I remember growing up with high humidity in Akron. However, compared to what I live in now, it seems more than humid. The air is wet, drenched. When I step outside my camper with my morning cup of coffee, I find more than morning dew. My chair, table, cushions are wet. Wetter than the moisture…
West of Key West, an Under-the-Radar National Park By ELIZABETH ZACH AUG. 24, 2016 As the seaplane soared more than 1,000 feet in the air, I scoured the crystalline waters below, hoping for a glimpse of dolphin squadrons, manatees, perhaps sharks. They might be visible even at this altitude, I’d been told. I saw none.…
Spearfish was a great stop for 4 nights. Lots of hiking, lots of sightseeing.I took the following photos on the trail to Devil’s Bathtub. If you ever have the chance to stay in Spearfish, I can’t say enough good things. It is away from the Mt. Rushmore crowds, but you can drive over to that…
I invited myself to Kerry and Meghan’s to watch the DNC grand finale, this past Thursday. Kerry was off and Meghan worked. I arrived around 11:30 PM so I could have some time with Kerry and time on the web. The dogs sniffed each other in greeting and I got a big Kerry hug. Kerry showed…
For years I collected the beautiful and useful National Park Maps. They served me well while traveling and made a great souvenir. My map collection was one of the things that I “destuffed” in my spring big purge. No problem, because now the maps are available online, for free, for everyone. I am elated. I have…
I found this cool link to the Most Stunning Natural Wonders in each state. This is a great bucket list addition! Should generate some great destination dreaming over the winter! Most Stunning Natural Wonder in Every State