Reflections on an Unforgettable Summer Road Trip After months on the road in our camper, we’re finally back home in Florida. Actually, we’ve been back for a little while now, but the days have been a blur—settling back in, preparing for two hurricanes, and cleaning up the aftermath. It’s been nonstop, but we’re thankful to … Continue reading Home Again, Home Again
After enduring over a week of stifling heat at Grammi’s family farm, we found ourselves yearning for cooler weather. The kind of invigorating weather that makes you feel refreshed, not like you’re trapped in a slow cooker. So, naturally, we asked ourselves, “What better place to cool down than the Smoky Mountains?” But true to … Continue reading Our Journey to an Epic Smoky Mountain Adventure
Whenever we plan a trip to a new destination, we often form a mental picture of what we expect to find. Yet, despite our detailed research and meticulous planning, we never seem to get it quite right. This can be either a good thing or a bad thing. Our travels are often a mixed bag … Continue reading Voyageurs National Park
With a couple of free days on our hands, we found ourselves deliberating our next move. Eventually, we heard the call from Minnesota’s North Shore. Scenic Highway 61, renowned for its hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes, hugs the shore of Lake Superior. This route, stretching for 145 miles from Duluth to Grand Portage, promises everything … Continue reading Discovering Minnesota’s North Shore
“New territory.” I’ve heard those words countless times. Whenever we venture onto a road we’ve never traveled, heading toward places we’ve never been, Grammi almost always declares, “New territory.” She does this, I think, to remind us both that our travel goals are to seek out new places, find new adventures and new experiences, and … Continue reading Discovering New Territory: A Journey Through Bayfield, Wisconsin
Imagine a place where rugged landscapes meet the vast expanse of a great lake, where the air feels crisp and invigorating and the skies seem bluer than anywhere else. Picture a wilderness, both timeless and enchanting, where the sights and sounds of nature join in harmony. This is where Michigan’s Upper Peninsula comes face-to-face with … Continue reading Exploring Michigan’s Lake Superior Coast
Is a detour to DeTour Village on your itinerary? According to the Oxford Dictionary, a detour is a roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way. In our case, we are taking a road less traveled to visit someone along the way. Maybe it’s not truly a detour. As I’ll … Continue reading Detour to DeTour Village
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 