Events

Events

Articles about special events we've attended and important commemorative events to put on your calendar.
20
Sep
Ford driving a street mottled with oil spots past cars parked under the trees

Cars, Cars, Everywhere!

More than 700 vintage vehicles descended on Greenfield Village in Dearborn for the 2025 Old Car Festival, and my, was it a head-turner!
1 min read
19
Jul
Space center building framed by arc of sycamore leaves

Race to the Moon: Apollo and Saturn V

It's the Year of Apollo at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and nowhere is that more evident than in the renovations and additions at the massive Apollo/Saturn V Center.
9 min read
16
Jul
Apollo 11 earthrise

Apollo: To the Moon

Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the launch and landing on the moon by Apollo 11 at Kennedy Space Center, and what it means to American and world history.
8 min read
13
Aug
The Outboard Motorboat Race

The Outboard Motorboat Race

The buzzing sound in the distance caught our attention as we pulled into Conway on Michigan’s North Western State Trail: a most unusual boat race on Crooked Lake!
1 min read
15
Dec
Along the Florida Trail on the Big O Hike

Primrose and the Big O Hike

Our first outing with Primrose this fall was a trip to the Big O Hike. It rained, of course, to and from Okeechobee. But we had a splendid road trip in our VW camper.
4 min read
29
Jan
Two women and a man behind a large stone with the Florida National Scenic Trail Southern Terminus plaque

Kicking off Hiker Season with Primrose

The first of our 2014 explorations with Primrose helps kick off Florida Trail thru hikers season at Oasis Visitor Center
4 min read
02
Aug
The Florida Trail Dames

Hanging out with the Trail Dames

A gathering of outdoor women that now occurs every other year, the Trail Dames Summit is a weekend of workshops and empowerment for embracing the outdoors.
3 min read
25
Apr
Two women on a bench with packs in front of them and a tree with an orange blaze

Wraupup: The Panhandle Trace

Joining the hike's founder on her final hike as leader was our reason to heading to the 2013 Panhandle Trace with Primrose.
5 min read
23
Apr
Women at the edge of a cypress swamp

Two Sides of the Yellow River

Hiking through the newly opened Yellow River Ravines on the Panhandle Trace Hike explored new ground for us all
6 min read
21
Apr
Man and two women crossing a bridge with hills both sides

Hiking the Hills of Hutton

Hiking the Florida Trail across the Hutton Unit of Blackwater River State Forest means you're in for a hilly walk.
6 min read