Ever feel like you’ve hit a brick wall? After the past few days, that’s exactly how Grammi and I felt about the five or six-hour drive to our next destination. Emotionally spent and facing the daunting task of towing our travel trailer with an untested repair, we lingered until noon before coming up with a … Continue reading Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Our journey to the Ark Encounter took an unexpected turn when we first arrived at Big Bone Lick State Park in Kentucky. On our way to the campground, something alarming happened. It was a serious thing, threatening to end our journey and send us home. We learned that we may have narrowly avoided what could … Continue reading The Ark Encounter
Grammi, our youngest daughter, her family, and I continued our fun-loving caravan to Bardstown, Kentucky. This leg of the trip was dedicated to exploring and experiencing the rich history and unique flavors of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Known as the ‘Bourbon Capital of the World’, Bardstown and its surrounding areas of Lexington and Louisville proved … Continue reading The Bourbon Trail
After bidding farewell to F.D. Roosevelt State Park, we set our sights on our third stop in Georgia, the renowned Cloudland Canyon State Park. Nestled on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this park promised beautiful landscapes and abundant hiking. It is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state, with thousand-foot-deep … Continue reading Cloudland Canyon State Park
I had a restless night as my mind raced with anticipation and excitement. Tossing and turning, I checked the clock frequently until finally shutting it off before it rang out at 5 a.m. “An early start is wise,” I muttered to myself, trying to be convincing. “We’ve got a long day of driving ahead of … Continue reading Providence Canyon State Park
Spring is the season when the days begin to grow warmer, the flowers begin to bloom and the birds sing a cheerful song. It is an awakening. A time to rise and rejuvenate. Even here in Florida, where the change in seasons is hardly noticed, spring brings an inherent feeling of revitalization and renewed hope. … Continue reading Our Spring Tour
Did you know there is a national park in the middle of South Carolina? Well, I didn’t—not until about three years ago. While perusing a book about all the national parks, I discovered Congaree National Park. I said to Grammi, “Hey, there’s a national park in South Carolina. We’ll have to visit it at our … Continue reading Congaree National Park
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 