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TRAVEL SLOW – STOP OFTEN
Our Hybrid Bike Upgrade
Gail and I have been bicyclists throughout our marriage. We have always liked riding together but we don’t always agree on what constitutes an excellent riding experience. As it turned out, we both like riding a hybrid bike. For the past 15-years we have each owned 2 bikes (total of 4). We both have road… Read more
Monument Rocks
Unlike anywhere else in Kansas that I know of, the Monument Rocks are chalk towers that rise imposingly from the otherwise flat prairie. Located about 25 miles south of Oakley on Highway 83 and a few miles east on a gravel road, the formations sit on private land. The public is welcome to visit the… Read more
Elephant Rocks State Park, Missouri: What to Know Before You Visit
One thing Gail and I have learned during our travels across the United States is just how rich the country is with unusual, often overlooked places. While national parks highlight some of the most iconic landscapes in the world, it’s often the smaller, lesser-known destinations that give a region its true identity. Elephant Rocks State… Read more
Arapaho National Forest Colorado Trip
We love Arapaho National Forest in Colorado and have been there many, many times over the years. Our problem is, we can’t decide which season we love the best in the Rockies. Summer is beautiful with all the mountain flowers and sunshine. Fall is magical, especially when the aspens are changing colors. Winter is wonderful… Read more
Plan Less, Experience More
When it comes to traveling with our van (Alice), our primary objective is to plan less and maximize our freedom and flexibility. We believe in embracing the experience of exploring the world on our own terms. This strategy allows us to value every moment and immerse ourselves in the wonders that each destination has to… Read more
Aspen Season in Colorado
As luck would have it, we scheduled a trip to Colorado in mid-September. While we were planning the trip we didn’t even consider the fact this was peak season for the colorful turning of Aspen leaves. My, were we surprised and awestruck when we arrived at our destination near Georgetown. This was a perspective of… Read more