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The Lake of the Clouds Photograph
Last summer, we visited the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and spent a couple days in the Porcupine Mountains. This rustic forested area is located on the shores of Lake Superior and offers many scenic hikes and vista overlooks. No matter where we are, one of our favorite things to do when we travel is get… Read more
Underground Storage for Alice
Where do we store Alice when we are not using her? Alice is big and tiny at the same time. She is about 7 feet wide which is about the width of a large pickup truck. She is 24 feet long so she is too long for many normal parking spaces and about 11 feet… Read more
Exploring the Breathtaking Apostle Islands
Apostle Islands has been on our list of places to visit for several years. We lived in McFarland, Wisconsin (just south of Madison) for 3 years, and we spent our weekends traveling to many different parts of this beautiful state. However, we never made it all the way up north to the Apostle Islands. This… Read more
A Day on the Kansas Prairie
Last fall, Gail and I had a trip planned in Arkansas to hike and camp. The plans changed however due to poor weather conditions and we ended up on the Kansas prairie tour instead. The week we had planned to travel, there was a huge storm out of the gulf. The southern states all had… Read more
A Tour of Alice
It was a sunny and warm December day and we had been missing Alice so we got her and took a drive through the country outside of the Kansas City area. It was a joy to see Alice again after being in storage for 6 weeks! Since many people have asked us what Alice looks… Read more
Lost Valley Trail Arkansas | Waterfalls, Caves & Natural Bridge
Lost Valley Trail in Arkansas is one of the most rewarding waterfall hikes in the Ozarks, packing caves, a natural bridge, and two waterfalls into a single, family-friendly hike. Located near Ponca in Newton County, this well-maintained trail is especially popular in spring when rainfall brings the waterfalls to life. We’ve hiked Lost Valley Trail… Read more