Crazy about Culver's
Culver's is a family restaurant best known for Butterburgers and frozen custard. In their home state of Wisconsin, this regional restaurant chain shines.
Taking on Chicago
When I look back at the plans we'd made to leave the Appalachian Trail for Chicago, I have to laugh. Sensory overload made for a shortened trip.
Disappearing Home
An old friend of the family retired a few years ago. Like me, his career ended earlier than he had planned. Without a reason to stay in the area, he loaded up all his belongings in a trailer and in the back of his truck. He relocated and started a new life.
Cornfields and Wind Farms
Crossing Indiana twice in our travels, I was introduced to a scene I'd not seen before in America: miles and miles of wind turbines turning slowly above the cornfields of the heartland, churning out energy.
Jungle Walk in Nepal
On a jungle walk - a guided hike - through Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal, wildlife encounters are of the safari kind, and you're on foot. Breathtaking beauty, meet sheer terror.
72 Hours (or so) in Hot Springs
Invited to Hot Springs to hang out with hiker friends Chuck & Tigger, we headed back to this pleasant AT community for the second time this year.
Cars galore at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Car lovers alert! The Hall of Fame Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway showcases the winners over decades of running the Indy 500 and other races.
Hiking Michigan's Upper Pensinsula
Upper Michigan provides an outstanding number of hiking trails to roam. The terrain is similar to Florida other than steep climbs along escarpments along the Great Lakes.
Carl Sandburg's Home
Great authors, creative souls, artistic minds need time and space and a well to dip into for inspiration. Carl Sandburg found it in the mountains of North Carolina.
