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05
Feb
Dogsledding in Quebec

Dogsledding in Quebec

For a chilly thrill in the dead of winter in Quebec, there's nothing like racing through the snowy forests of Duchesnay behind a team of sled dogs who know their stuff.
6 min read
02
Feb
Bonhomme et John

Bonhomme Nights

The spirit of Quebec’s Winter Carnival is Bonhomme, a jovial snowman who towers larger than life over the festivities. As we explore Quebec City, we find Bonhomme everywhere we go.
4 min read
31
Jan
Hiking Can Wait

Hiking Can Wait

Leaving the Florida Trail to chase down a lead on a new antique VW Westfalia camper, JK discovers it’s well worth the detour.
1 min read
26
Nov
Flushmaster 2000

John versus the Flushmaster

Home repairs aren't as simple as they seem. We try to get our toilet under control before a major trip, and discover that modern plumbing parts just aren't what they used to be.
3 min read
26
Oct
Cumberland Island

Backpacking Cumberland Island

Wander an offshore wilderness where wild horses roam: plan a backpacking trip to Cumberland Island, the southernmost of Georgia's famed Sea Islands.
5 min read
23
Oct
harvester at the Indiana State Museum

Being a kid again at the Indiana State Museum

In a museum as hands-on as the Indiana State Museum in Indy, it's easy to be a kid, playing with the interactive exhibits while learning about Indiana.
2 min read
18
Oct
Willowood Inn in Baraboo

Exploring Baraboo

In Baraboo, Wisconsin after Chicago, we realized there were more people riding with us on the "el" than I think live in Baraboo.
3 min read
08
Oct
Visiting the National Corvette Museum

Visiting the National Corvette Museum

Corvette lovers rejoice! The National Corvette Museum is your mecca for all things Corvette, from classic cars to memorabilia from Corvette clubs worldwide
2 min read
04
Oct
Vineyard in Baden-Baden

Hillside Vineyard

While walking along Panoramaweg, a scenic trail above Baden-Baden, Germany, I saw the perfect symmetry and texture of this vineyard that climbed up and over a hill.
03
Oct
Two very large whooping cranes

Visiting the International Crane Foundation

Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the International Crane Foundation is a Noah's Ark of the world's cranes, ensuring a breeding population into the future.
2 min read