After four incredible days of travel, arriving in Texas wasn’t just a stop—it was a deep, welcome sigh of relief. We’ve officially put down some temporary roots, and the best part is that we’re settling in near our daughter and her family! Tiny Texans & Big News Our granddaughter is...
After a four-day, 500-mile whirlwind of travel, arriving at the Coon Creek COE (Corp of Engineers) campground near Ponca City, Oklahoma, felt like stepping into a peaceful oasis. This lovely lakeside retreat was the perfect antidote to road fatigue, offering three days of much-needed relaxation and adventure. We quickly set...
Hey, fellow road warriors! Ever look at a 500-mile stretch on the map and sigh? We did. But this week, we turned a major travel leg—spanning the entire state of Nebraska and into Kansas—into a rapid-fire, 4-night adventure! Stop 1: Ogallala, NE – Our First Moose Lodge Overnight The secret...
Into the Heartland: From Endless Farmland to Carhenge’s Quirky Charm This leg of the journey has been a deep dive into the American heartland, greeting us with mile after flat mile of corn and soybean fields. The roads are a hypnotizing grid—a green-and-gold, constant blur that can certainly put you...
From Serendipity to Sangria Jam: Finding Gems on the Road to Niobrara Valley! Sometimes the best travel moments are the ones you didn’t plan! We were headed toward Nenzel, Nebraska, and our Harvest Host destination, Niobrara Valley Vineyard, but we knew we needed a hearty start. Mitch had read about...