Rock Harbor Light
Isle Royale National Park
Our July 2016 visit to Rock Harbor, Isle Royale National Park in North Lake Superior. The Rock Harbor Lodge is a great base to explore the Isle Royale wilderness on…
Duluth Canal Sunrise
North Shore Lake Superior
A road trip along Highway 61 from Duluth, MN to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Staying at night on the water's edge when we can. Lots of waterfalls and great scenery.
Johnson’s Shut-ins State Park, MO
Climbing and wading in the chutes and pools of the East Fork of the Black River. More Info. Lots of scenic fun, but some caution is needed, especially at the…
Taquamenon Falls
Upper Peninsula Road Trip
Driving all the way around Lake Michigan including a week in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Seeking light houses, waterfalls and Great Lake coastline scenery. Staying in bed & breakfasts,…
Snake River, Hells Canyon
Columbia & Snake River Cruise
River cruise on the National Geographic Sea Bird from the Pacific Ocean to Hells Canyon in Idaho on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Click image to see larger photo.
Elephant Rocks
Elephant Rocks State Park, MO
Giant granite boulders on top of a high hill invite visitors to weave around them and even climb on them. More info. Some of the paths are accessible with Braille…
Along the Road – Missouri
Relics at Champion Towing, Potosi, MO. Restored Texaco station in DeSoto, MO. Old Phillips 66 building in Caledonia, MO
Route 66 Missouri
World's Largest Rocking Chair and Outpost Store, Fanning, MO. More Info. Mural at Outpost Store. Classic Phillips 66 station, Cuba, MO
Penguins
St. Louis Zoo, MO
Visiting one of the country's best zoos. Still no admission fee at the St. Louis Zoo. Tigers and Lions. Hippos. Bird House entrance. Cheetah. Elephant. Elephants. Hippo nap time. Taking…
Kimmswick, MO
Anheuser Estate. Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery. Cool little river town with lots of craft/decor shops, some antiques and good food and snacks. Park and walk around the whole place.…