Month: May 2018
Hanging Out in the Basement of the Minnesota State Capitol Building – Saint Paul Minnesota – 05/23/2018
We do love our State Capitol Buildings! Inside, outside, on the rooftops, or in the basement! Here we are in…
Interior of the Minnesota State Capitol Building – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/23/2018
From the Grand Rotunda, to the architectural elegance of the House and Senate Chambers, to the exquisite hand-painted details, the…
Exterior of the Minnesota State Capitol Building – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/23/2018
Another Bucket List Check on our State Capitols Tour! Check out more of our adventures at Capitol Letters! The Minnesota…
At the Confluence of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers – William H. Houlton Conservation Area – Elk River, Minnesota – 05/20/2018
The William H. Houlton Conservation Area protects seven miles of shoreline at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers…
A Mother-Daughter Moment on the Banks of the Mississippi River – Elk River, Minnesota – 05/20/2018
Just sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River in Elk River, Minnesota. Watching butterflies dance while we weave bracelets…
Downtown Elk River – Elk River, Minnesota – 05/20/2018
We spent a lovely afternoon, just strolling through Downtown Elk River, Minnesota. The Elk River Lutheran Church was hosting a…
Coffee on the Back Porch – Zimmerman, Minnesota – 05/18/2018
After a fun and scenic trip over the last 10 days, through Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and now…
For the Love of Cranberries! – Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center – Warrens, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
This is the kind of place I live for! Just some random sign or brochure you happen to see while…
Cheezin’ at Humbird Cheese – Tomah, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
We never really knew what cheese curds were… And, I guess, I still really don’t! But, wow, they ARE delicious!…
Bucky on Parade Public Art Event – Madison, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
Big Kisses for Bucky on Guard! Bucky on Parade was a public art event featuring 85 life-size Bucky Badger statues…
Dancing on the Rooftop of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building – Madison, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
It’s definitely not every day you get to dance on top of a State Capitol Building! But, hey, it should…
Touring the Wisconsin State Capitol Building – Madison, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
Another State Capitol Building Bucket List Check! The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Accessible grounds, a…
Waking Up in a Field of Dandelions – Lodi, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
Fields of Dandelions, as far as the eye can see! Always, Dance in the Dandelions.
Giordano’s Pizza – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
Mmmm…. Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! You have to try some at least once in your life! Or, better yet, route…
The “I Still Call it the Sears Tower” Willis Tower – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
It will always be the Sears Tower to me. But, regardless of what you call it, The Willis Tower is…
A Little Chicago Style Street Art – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
Chicago is loaded with gorgeous buildings, and we are starting to find more and more street art tucked into the…
Chicago Architecture – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
A little driving, a lot of walking… And a whole lot of really tall buildings! Old and new… Shiny and…
Mmmm! Chicago Dog – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
A Chicago Dog just outside the Field Museum of Natural History… This Quintessential Chicago Street Food, an all-beef dog, “dragged…
A Few Shots Around and Along Solidarity Drive – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
Stretching from the Lakefront Trail vicinity just past Soldier Field, all the way out to Adler Planetarium, Solidarity Drive passes…
Exploring The Field Museum – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
The most important thing to keep in mind when visiting The Field Museum in Chicago, is that it is a…
Random Shots Around Michigan City – Michigan City, Indiana – 05/16/2018
Hey, Michigan City, YOU are beautiful, too! Thanks for the positive message from such a lovely town!
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center (Now Indiana Dunes National Park) – Porter, Indiana – 05/16/2018
We’ve been through several areas of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore prior to this trip, but this marks the first chance…
S.S. City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia – Manistee, Michigan – 05/15/2018
For more fascinating Great Lakes Maritime History, be sure to check out these two vessels docked in Manistee, Michigan. The…
Arcadia Scenic Overlook at Inspiration Point – Arcadia, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Another gorgeous vista of Lake Michigan… Just north of Arcadia, Michigan, along MI Hwy 22, you’ll find the Arcadia Scenic…
Lake Michigan Shoreline at Point Betsie – Frankfort, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Just outside of the Point Betsie Lighthouse, we enjoyed a walk along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Rolling, crashing waves of…
Point Betsie Lighthouse – Frankfort, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, along the Lake Michigan shoreline, take some time to explore Point Betsie…
Some Artsy Photo Fun in the Dunes – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Glen Arbor, Michigan – 05/15/2018
The longer we stay in one place, the more likely we are to let the photos get creative! Just having…
Fun in the Sand – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Empire, Michigan and Glen Arbor, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Start your vacation fun at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with a visit to the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center,…
Northern Michigan Cherry Blossoms – Kewadin, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Heading south on US31 through Northwestern Michigan, enjoying the Cherry Trees beginning to bloom! Click on either photo to learn…
World’s Largest Cherry Pie – Charlevoix, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Every town has at least one claim to fame! In Charlevoix, Michigan, you can find the “World’s Largest Cherry Pie”…
Kilwins Cafe at the Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen Factory Tour – Petoskey, Michigan – 05/15/2018
After you get done touring the Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen Production Facilities, make sure you enjoy some of the free samples!…
Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen Production Facility Tour – Petoskey, Michigan – 05/15/2018
We love learning about how things are made! Factory Tours are one of our absolute favorite activities! In Petoskey, Michigan,…
Visiting the Kilwins Chocolates Headquarters – Petoskey, Michigan – 05/15/2018
Tucked away in a quaint little corner of Northwest Michigan, in the Lake Michigan coastal community of Petoskey, you will…
A Few Random Shots Around Mackinaw City – Mackinaw City, Michigan – 05/15/2018
I’ve been to the Mackinaw City area several times over the years, but I never knew about Pasties. We ended…
Cabins of Mackinaw – Mackinaw City, Michigan – 05/14/2018
We rolled into Mackinaw City for our evening lodging! Check out these SUPER CUTE cabins! Even though we live in…
Midnight in Mackinaw – Under the Bridge at Michilimackinac State Park – Mackinaw City, Michigan – 05/14/2018
We enjoyed a little late night stroll along the lake fronts! Walking under the Mackinac Bridge is super cool, because…
Nighttime on the Straits of Mackinac – St. Ignace, Michigan Across the Mackinac Bridge into Mackinaw City, Michigan – 05/14/2018
Another lovely night… Another trip across the Mackinac Bridge! Southward bound!
A Sunset Walk Around The Soo – Sault Ste, Marie, Michigan – 05/14/0018
After we said goodbye to our friend, we spent a little while longer walking through Downtown Sault Ste. Marie to…
Moloney’s Alley Irish Pub – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – 05/14/2018
After an afternoon of chocolate shopping and learning about the Soo Locks, we concluded our time in Sault Ste. Marie,…
Watching Freighters Pass Through the Soo Locks – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – 05/14/2018
Start your visit to the Soo Locks by checking out the US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and engaging…
The Soo Locks Visitor Center – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – 05/14/2018
No visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is complete without a visit to Canal Park to see the Soo Locks…
Alpine Chocolat Haus – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – 05/14/2018
Getting right to business! Our friend knows us well, and she wanted to make sure we got to check out…
Welcome to the Soo! – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – 05/14/2018
We are on our way to visit a dear friend in the Soo! Welcome to Sault Ste. Marie on the…
Crossing the Mackinac Bridge to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – 05/14/2018
A gorgeous day, indeed, to be crossing the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This bridge spans the…
Michigan State Capitol Building – Lansing, Michigan – 05/14/2018
One of Trillian’s favorite things to do is check out Capitol Buildings in each state. It is her personal goal…
MOO-Ville Creamery – Nashville, Michigan – 05/14/2018
Even though this was just a quick stop for us this morning, MOO-Ville Creamery looks like it’s QUITE the destination!…
Late Night Welcome to Pure Michigan – Fremont, Indiana into Kinderhook Michigan – 05/12/2018
A late night, blurry welcome to Pure Michigan! Interstate 69 Northbound from Fremont, Indiana into Kinderhook, Michigan! 1:30 in the…
A Little Interstate Sunset – Memphis, Indiana – 05/11/2018
Sometimes the most stunning sunsets are just beyond the treeline! Heading Northbound through Indiana, as the sun sinks into cozy…
Crossing the Ohio River at Sunset – Louisville, Kentucky into Jeffersonville, Indiana – 05/11/2018
Our next state border, right as the sun was setting, and dusk settling in… Crossing the Ohio River on Interstate…
First State Border on Our Big Trip – Moss, Tennessee into Tompkinsville, Kentucky – 05/11/2018
It’s our motto that a big cross-country venture doesn’t officially start until we’ve crossed the first State Border! And here…
Doctor Coffee and Miss Miller’s Donuts – Crossville, Tennessee – 05/11/2018
And we’re off! Our trip has begun! Oh, wait. We didn’t get very far! 30 minutes in, and we decided…
Walking My Dragon in Big Spring International Park – Huntsville, Alabama – 05/10/2018
So, today was all about a little Mom Solo Adventure. I have some pretty significant personal memories invested into Big…
A Date with a Dragon at a Taco Bar – Huntsville, Alabama – 05/10/2018
I mean, hey, why not? When’s the last time you ate tacos with a dragon? Okay, seriously. That link has…
An Embassy Suites Breakfast – Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa – Huntsville, Alabama – 05/10/2018
Most Embassy Suites are well-known for their complimentary, chef-prepared, made-to-order breakfasts. So, I’m starting my morning with a spinach, ham,…
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa – Huntsville, Alabama – 05/09/2018
I’ve been doing a lot of back and forth the last few days getting ready to leave for our BIG,…
Sunset in Shelbyville – Shelbyville, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
Shelbyville is the Walking Horse Capital of Tennessee. As such, the landscape is comprised of miles and miles of pristine…
Jack Daniel’s Distillery and Visitor Center – Lynchburg, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
It doesn’t get much more Tennessee than the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Experience! The guided tour is a family friendly experience,…
Downtown Bell Buckle – Bell Buckle, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
Founded in 1852, Bell Buckle is a quintessential small Tennessee town with a thriving arts community, loads of fun shops,…
Just a Pretty Day in Tennessee – Dunlap, Tennessee – 05/08/2018
Not heavy on the description. Just a nice day. Tennessee Highway 111 Dunlap, Tennessee Between Cookeville, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
Puckett’s – Franklin, Tennessee – 05/05/2018
If you are looking for an “authentic” Tennessee dining experience, I would definitely put Puckett’s Franklin on the list! Located…
Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
When we heard there was a chocolatier here in Athens, we had to check it out ASAP! We were quite…
1000 Faces Coffee – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
With our home base in Athens, Georgia, we have no shortage of GREAT coffee to keep us fueled while we…
2018 International Dinner with our Local Homeschool Group – Jamestown, Tennessee – 05/04/2018
It’s time for our favorite annual event with our local homeschool group! The kids each pick a country to prepare…
Bright Lights Big City – Atlanta, Georgia – 05/03/2018
Heading North out of Atlanta! The closer you live to something, the more likely you are to take it for…
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