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
Every family has a place where memories are etched into time—a place where stories are born and passed down, weaving generations together. For Grammi, that place is the family farm. It’s where her father and his siblings grew up, where she spent her childhood playing hide-and-seek in the cornfields, climbing through a maze of hay … Continue reading The Family Farm
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden gem where history and community spirit embrace you at every turn, a place that radiates friendliness and a welcoming vibe. That’s exactly what we discovered when we rolled into Darlington, Wisconsin. Nestled within the rolling hills of Lafayette County, this quaint town of just over 2,500 residents might seem like … Continue reading Adventures on the Trail in Southern Wisconsin
It was a night we won’t soon forget. The kind of night that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, catching you off guard and leaving you with a story to tell for years. We had just left Itasca State Park, the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi, and were continuing our journey south, … Continue reading From Stormy Nights to the Wisconsin Dells
As we hit the road, leaving behind the beauty of Voyageurs National Park, a sense of melancholy mixed with excitement washed over us. Wouldn’t you know it? The sky finally cleared, blessing us with a sunny farewell. We had reached the northernmost point of our summer journey, and now it was time to start our … Continue reading Itasca State Park
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
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 