We stopped in Ohio for a couple of days but then had to head to Oklahoma. On our way back, we had some more truck issues so we stopped in Ohio again for about a week. Basically, my mom and I did hours upon hours of school and my dad worked a lot but it was worth it because now we can take some … [Read more...]
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Learning of the Oklahoma City bombing was a total shock to me. I didn't realize that had happened in our history. I've been to a lot of memorials in our travels but this one hit me a little differently. It's impossible to wrap my brain around the fact that one of our "own" inflicted that much pain … [Read more...]
We Were Heading East and Then…
After we left Wisconsin we headed to Ohio for a few days on business. While there, we sat down and planned out a trip to the East Coast. We made reservations at campgrounds and were good to go. The next morning we got word that we needed to head to Tulsa, Oklahoma to meet with a customer. We love … [Read more...]
Wisconsin 2017
By SuzAnne and Eva Our time in Wisconsin was very different this year because of the storms and flooding. We stayed mostly in Vernon County which was hit very hard. Most of the trails were closed so we didn't hike at all. One day we tried to drive to Kendall but had to turn around at La Farge … [Read more...]
Canoeing the Kickapoo River in Wisconsin
Our family loves to canoe and kayak the Kickapoo River that we access in Ontario, WI. We use Drifty's Canoe Rentals. The scenery along the river is amazing as it meanders through the scenic bluffs of Wildcat Mt. State Park. The banks are teeming with wildflowers. Sandbars occur frequently and are … [Read more...]
Warren Dunes and Grand Mere State Parks
The first time I visited Warren Dunes State Park, I was about two. That was the day I fell in love with big bodies of water and I haven't been able to stay away since. We have since visited Warren Dunes several times. This was our second time camping there. It is a beautiful, densely forested … [Read more...]
Droning an Amish Farm
We drove through the beautiful Huron-Manistee National Forest before arriving at our destination: an Amish farm. We have a graphic design business and have been hired to create a website for an Amish farmer's grass fed beef business. Droning the cattle and farm was definitely a priority so we met … [Read more...]
Traverse City and Interlochen State Park
Every year, our family tries to visit a different Michigan State Park. This year we visited Interlochen State Park which is nestled between Duck and Green Lakes in the Northern Lower Peninsula. It is a beautiful, heavily forested, and quiet park even though it has close to 500 sites. We had a … [Read more...]
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, MI
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area has always been a favorite camping spot for our family for many years. It was one of the first places we camped at when we started our full-timing adventure. I even had a birthday party there when I was ten. We love Lake Minnewanna, the beach, the trail around the … [Read more...]
Pinhook Bog at Indiana National Dunes National Lakeshore
Pinhook bog is only open to the public on certain days and then you must go back with a National Park Ranger. It is a sensitive and vital habitat that must be protected. We were so happy to hike back through a beautiful forest to this very interesting kettle bog. We saw purple pitcher plants … [Read more...]
Corydon, IN
Southern Indiana just might be one of the countries best kept secrets with its rolling hills and thick forests. Corydon, the former capital of Indiana and site of the only Civil War battle fought in the state, is a quaint, historical town that is worth a stop. The old buildings are beautifully … [Read more...]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We hadn't planned on stopping in the Smoky Mountains this summer but our plans changed giving us an extra day to fill before our next destination. I'm really glad we chose to spend time in these beautiful mountains even if our time was too short. It is now definitely one of my favorite places and I … [Read more...]
Santee, South Carolina
On Friday, June 23, our truck broke down. The oil cooler went out. We had left Charleston and were heading toward Wisconsin. The Ford Dealership couldn't get us in until Monday so we stayed the weekend in Santee, SC. Fortunately, our truck was drivable as long as we didn't go long distances or haul … [Read more...]
Charleston, SC and MFuge
I met my parents in Charleston for MFuge which is the summer teen camp my church attends. My parents went to downtown Charleston but unfortunately, I did not. MFuge was great! It was held on the campus of Charleston Southern University. I got to spend time on the Atlantic Ocean. It was hot and … [Read more...]
Savannah, Georgia, June 2017
We fell in love with Savannah! The city is clean, beautiful, easy to navigate, and the people are very welcoming. Not long after we parked and started to wander around, a city ambassador approached us. She gave us a map, explained the layout of the city, and told us how to use the free public … [Read more...]
Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah, GA, June 2017
There was so much to see and do at Skidaway Island State Park but we were there for too short a time. We feel like we got a good "lay of the land" so we can plan a future trip. The marshes and maritime forests of this State Park are teeming with wildlife and gorgeous views. There are several great … [Read more...]
Suwannee River State Park, Live Oak, FL, June 2017
We love beautiful and peaceful Suwannee River State Park where the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers converge. Trails are well-kept and easily marked. The facilities are modern and very clean. We definitely plan on visiting this park again except next time we will bring kayaks and stay … [Read more...]
Turtle Walk at Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
We had talked about this trip for almost a year and it was finally happening!! We are volunteers at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Share the Beach, Alabama's sea turtle conservation program. We also teach about sea turtles at Marine Science Adventures. A big part of our lives and work is … [Read more...]