Oct 7, 2020 | Hiking in Michigan, Road Trip, Travel Michigan
On our final day at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, I hoped to do some hiking. Rain was in the forecast and, after yesterday’s lazy rainy day, I wasn’t optimistic that it would clear up. Luckily, the weather held out long enough for to me to explore a...
Oct 4, 2020 | Road Trip, Travel Michigan
Not every day on the road is filled with sightseeing and crazy shenanigans. We spend a lot of time working on our blogs and planning where to go next, as well as doing boring chores around the RV. But sometimes we just need a day to chill out and relax. And...
Oct 3, 2020 | Road Trip, Travel Michigan
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends for 42 miles along Lake Superior’s rugged coastline in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. While it’s a gorgeous place to visit any time of year, the autumn is particularly beautiful. The Pictured Rocks fall colors...
Oct 1, 2020 | Vagabonding
One year ago today, Daniel and I left our home in Seattle for the last time. We planned to travel the globe and see as much of the world as possible in an epic multi-year journey. And what a year it’s been! From hot air ballooning in Cappadocia and hiking in...
Sep 30, 2020 | Road Trip, Travel Michigan
Hail and rain thundered on Appa’s roof as we drove down the highway. Daniel slowed to a crawl and we debated what to do. Even with the windshield wipers on high, it was getting increasingly difficult to see the road. The shoulder was lined with cars who had...
Sep 29, 2020 | Hiking in Michigan, Road Trip, Travel Michigan
I gazed across Lake Michigan from my vantage point on top of a sand dune. The sun peeked over the trees just behind me, bathing the area with soft morning light. I took a bite of my freezer bag oatmeal. It’s been long time since I’ve had breakfast on the...
Sep 27, 2020 | Hiking in Michigan, Road Trip, Travel Michigan
A loud sound startled me awake. Something had just landed on our roof. What in the world was that? I started to drift off to sleep when I heard it again. Pock! I looked outside the windows and found acorns on the ground all around our vehicle. Aha! That explained it....
Sep 26, 2020 | Hiking in Indiana, Road Trip, Travel Indiana
Did you know that there’s a National Park in Indiana? Neither did I until my husband Daniel and I began exploring the United States on our Great America Road Trip and saw it on the map. One of the nation’s newest National Parks, Indiana Dunes was...
Sep 24, 2020 | Road Trip, Travel Illinois, Travel Indiana, Travel Wisconsin
Monday was a big day for us. Exactly one month after the flat tire incident, Daniel and I picked up our Rialta from the mechanic. Now we could finally hit the road again! Our motorhome doesn’t just have new tires and brakes, however. She also has a brand new...
Sep 23, 2020 | Road Trip, Travel Wisconsin
Madison is a bustling university town that is located on a narrow isthmus between two lakes. The city has miles of waterfront and lots of charming old homes as well as a thriving restaurant and bar scene. We hadn’t planned to stop in Madison at all on this road...
