When we came upon this quaint breakfast stop on Washington Island, we never imagined the powerful impressions that would fill our souls as well as our stomachs. We had just camped at Willow Pond Farm on the Door Peninsula where the owners, Craig and Cindy, suggested we stop at The […]
Monthly Archives: June 2021
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“What is a hipcamp?” I asked as I had no idea! Da Viking explained, “It’s like an outdoor B and B. Campsites are on people’s land.” I was still having difficulty picturing the scene, but I would be finding out soon as we headed to Wisconsin. Our desitnation was Willow […]
We embark on an expedition vehicle build for a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. You could call it an "overland build" or an "expedition build". We will follow the entire build from interior to all the additions and modifications. We don't expect to modify the stock build much as this vehicle is [...]
We emerged onto a wooded trail labeled, “The Prayer Path,” after parking the Jeep. The birch leaves rustled in the breeze. Birds called to one another as if they were making observations about these humans invading their forest. Da Viking had read about the Stavkirke church built by volunteers on […]
The clank of metal rods chimed a greeting as we walked into the steamy air of the glass making studio at “Glassworks and Printing” in New Orleans. The roaring furnaces spewed out immense heat. We were about to learn the secrets of blowing glass! Seeing the Halloween foot hanging out […]
We ride the SS Badger from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin 60 miles across Lake Michigan. Join us as we ride the last coal fired steamship in the United States. We tour the ship, watch the loading and unloading, tour our stateroom, play games and more. The SS Badger is [...]
The Badger’s motto is “BIG SHIP! MORE FUN!” We made memories on our voyage across Lake Michigan from Ludington to Manitowoc and then on our return trip several days later. The Badger Car Ferry is the last coal-fired passenger steamship in operation in the United States. My first trip aboard […]
We embark on an expedition vehicle build for a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. You could call it an "overland build" or an "expedition build". We will follow the entire build from interior to all the additions and modifications. We don't expect to modify the stock build much as this vehicle is [...]
For twenty-five minutes we drove across the high desert of Arizona into The Painted Desert/Petrified Forest area. We were heading toward our friend’s apocalyptic camping group. Just so you know, I am one who prefers comforts: air conditioning (or heat) and drinks with umbrellas. Needless to say, this adventure was […]