Can you guess the location? By a long shot, the best experience Vivian and I have had is traveling the U.S and Canada in an RV. While national parks and monuments are the forces that shape our travel itineraries each year, the opportunity to visit some of the country’s great cities is never overlooked. We … Continue reading Sep 7, 2025 -A Tribute to America’s Great Midwestern Cities
Category: Illinois
July 4, 2022 – Gateway to the United States
Hmmm, where was this along the interstate? Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana? Take your pick! This is southern Illinois, on our way to Springfield. The Interstate system lived up to its name on I-55 and-57 as we passed through five states – Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois within 300 miles. Our destination was Coles Creek … Continue reading July 4, 2022 – Gateway to the United States
Aug 26, 2020 – Running from Laura
Our tour through Arkansas included four stops, each of which would give us lots of time on the water. It began in the Ozark Mountains and was to end at the Mississippi River. Sometimes intentions are just that. Vivian and I had every intention of spending quality time in Arkansas this year, mostly because we … Continue reading Aug 26, 2020 – Running from Laura
August 9, 2019 – Driftless in Iowa
Sipping my coffee, I rolled the window shade up and peered out. Through the darkness, I could see heavy fog. What's this?! Could this be my one and only opportunity? No time to spare, I gave up the coffee and quickly gathered up the camera and equipment, got dressed and drove off into the dark … Continue reading August 9, 2019 – Driftless in Iowa
Changing Views From Our RV 