Winter Update

Winter Update

by | Apr 2, 2019 | Florida

It’s been almost two months since I’ve written a blog post.  I’ve been in Florida for the past 4 months in a stay put mode enjoying the warm weather.  There hasn’t been any travel or RV related things to write about.  But I have been busy, so I...
My Snowbird Roost in Fort Myers Beach

My Snowbird Roost in Fort Myers Beach

by | Jan 28, 2019 | Florida

It’s now been 7 years since we moved our snowbird roost from St. Augustine Beach down to Fort Myers Beach.  St. Augustine was very nice but it could be cool during the winter months.  We didn’t encounter too many beach days there during January and...
Effigy Mounds National Monument

Effigy Mounds National Monument

by | Nov 6, 2018 | Iowa

During September, I took a road trip out to Iowa to get some service done on my RV.  I chose a route that took me to several historical sites.  One of the most unique sites was my visit to Effigy Mounds National Monument. This National Monument is set along the banks...
Ulysses S. Grant’s Home in Galena, IL

Ulysses S. Grant’s Home in Galena, IL

by | Oct 27, 2018 | Illinois

I like visiting Presidents homes. I always learn something new about a President on these visits.  So far in my travels, I’ve visited 12 of these homes. On a recent trip out to Iowa, I passed through the north-west part of Illinois.  I made a stop in the small...
The Little Brown Church

The Little Brown Church

by | Sep 28, 2018 | Iowa

While traveling a back road across northern Iowa, I came across a road marker indicating a historic site was up ahead. I was ready to see something interesting after driving through several miles of corn fields. Sitting on the road side, in a grove of old pine trees...
Enlightened in Shipshewana

Enlightened in Shipshewana

by | Sep 22, 2018 | Indiana

The best part of RV travel is not always the scenic stuff.  Scenic is good.  It can be really good.  But, the scenic stuff can be like a chocolate or a piece of delicious pie.  Great for a few moments of pleasure, but it’s quickly forgotten. For me, the best...