Other Adventures

Mackinac Island, Michigan is a truly unique place…and seeing it by bike is the best way to experience it! First, let’s get the pronunciation right. It’s “MackiNAW” not “MackiNACK” despite…

There are several camping options in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP)—two campgrounds, one horse camping area and backcountry camping. The campsites in all of these areas are primitive, meaning there…

Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the North Dakota Badlands isn’t as well known or traveled as Badlands National Park in neighboring South Dakota. That’s a big plus for those who…

My daughter, Jamie, and I wanted to swing by Hocking Hills State Park in southeast Ohio on a recent road trip to West Virginia. We learned the main attraction in…

We hiked the 3-mile out-and-back Lost Creek Falls Trail for the first time during fall color season. What’s already a very beautiful wooded trail was made extra pretty with the…

The Black Hills of western South Dakota is a fabulous family vacation spot. There’s a wide variety of both natural and man-made wonders, with plenty to do for all ages….

Badlands National Park in western South Dakota has one of the coolest landscapes in the Upper Midwest. Its Enter the Door Trail—just half a mile long—is an easy hike for…

The Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park is part of Black Hills National Forest of western South Dakota. Located in the southern region of the Black Hills, it’s a great…

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is super popular for U.S. vacationers. I’m fortunate to have a sister who’s lived in that area for over 20 years. I was able to spend a…

I spent a week in the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico area a few weeks ago. My sister has lived there for 20 years, and I went for a long overdue visit….