The SPAM Museum: Austin’s Spammy History
You’ll have a whole new appreciation for canned meat when you visit the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota.
Secret Small Towns and Treasures of Southern Indiana: Spencer, Indiana
Like most small towns, there are more things to do in Spencer Indiana than one might expect.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Exploring Indiana’s First State Park
McCormick’s Creek State Park is a great place to step into nature and enjoy Indiana. Check out this overview of the hiking trails before you go.
Sheboygan: Who Knew?
I’d been in Sheboygan for less than 24 hours when I saw the t-shirt: “Sheboygan. Who knew?” it asked. I certainly didn’t. I had an idea I would like it. …
Being a Local Tourist in Elgin Illinois
Straddling the Fox River about 40 miles northwest of Chicago, Elgin is a city rich with history, art, shopping, and the great outdoors. Dining and drinking options abound, and while …
Everything Lakeside at Lake Lawn Resort
Looking for a great getaway? Look no further than Lake Lawn Resort on Delavan Lake in Wisconsin. Everything is lakeside, and every season is breathtaking here!
Fresh Air and Fine Feasting at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Need to get away? With delicious dining and lots of great outdoors, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa fits the bill. We pulled out of the driveway. Suitcases in the trunk. …
An Illinois Road Trip Adventure: Route 66
Start where the Mother Road begins and explore Route 66 in Illinois.
Yes, Virginia, there is a SPAM Museum
The only item on our agenda was SPAM. There is a SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota. I think if I had decided to skip this palace of pork, everyone who …
Happy National Travel and Tourism Week!
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week, and while we can’t travel now, we can still plan! Celebrated annually the first full week in May, NTTW was created by Congress in …
Bishop, California – The Mule Capital of the World
Bishop, California is the gateway to the Eastern Sierras and the Mule Capital of the World.
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 25 – the Center of the World
I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d …