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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
Copper Peak Ski Jump in Michigan: One of the Upper Peninsula’s Most Unique Attractions
Tucked away in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula, Copper Peak Ski Jump is unlike any other attraction we’ve visited on our travels. Standing high above the forests near Ironwood, it’s the largest artificial ski jump in the Western Hemisphere and one of only a handful of ski flying hills in the world. We hadn’t planned on… Read more
The Wine Confession
I’m not really a wine guy. I like wine, but I don’t understand all the blends or subtle variances from bottle to bottle. For example, I can’t taste the difference between a Merlot, Shiraz or Pinot Nino. The Challenge Occasionally when out for dinner, my wife and I will decide to buy a bottle of… Read more