Being a kid again at the Indiana State Museum
In a museum as hands-on as the Indiana State Museum in Indy, it's easy to be a kid, playing with the interactive exhibits while learning about Indiana.
Exploring Baraboo
In Baraboo, Wisconsin after Chicago, we realized there were more people riding with us on the "el" than I think live in Baraboo.
Visiting the National Corvette Museum
Corvette lovers rejoice! The National Corvette Museum is your mecca for all things Corvette, from classic cars to memorabilia from Corvette clubs worldwide
Hillside Vineyard
While walking along Panoramaweg, a scenic trail above Baden-Baden, Germany, I saw the perfect symmetry and texture of this vineyard that climbed up and over a hill.
Visiting the International Crane Foundation
Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the International Crane Foundation is a Noah's Ark of the world's cranes, ensuring a breeding population into the future.
Crazy about Culver's
Culver's is a family restaurant best known for Butterburgers and frozen custard. In their home state of Wisconsin, this regional restaurant chain shines.
Taking on Chicago
When I look back at the plans we'd made to leave the Appalachian Trail for Chicago, I have to laugh. Sensory overload made for a shortened trip.
Disappearing Home
An old friend of the family retired a few years ago. Like me, his career ended earlier than he had planned. Without a reason to stay in the area, he loaded up all his belongings in a trailer and in the back of his truck. He relocated and started a new life.
Cornfields and Wind Farms
Crossing Indiana twice in our travels, I was introduced to a scene I'd not seen before in America: miles and miles of wind turbines turning slowly above the cornfields of the heartland, churning out energy.
