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THE RETURN FROM EUROPE
Well, we’re back! The idea of spending 32 days away from home was initially a little daunting, and I was afraid Eddie would spend the last week away wishing that this trip was over. But a few trains, a couple of pictures and 2… Continue Reading “THE RETURN FROM EUROPE”
JOHNSON’S CORNER TRUCK STOP: Exit 254
Located on I-25 at exit 254, you will find Johnson’s Corner. A truck stop that locals here in the Denver area know well, it is a destination not to be missed! Opening in 1952 in what was once farmland, Johnson’s Corner has always… Continue Reading “JOHNSON’S CORNER TRUCK STOP: Exit 254”
BENSON SCULPTURE GARDEN: Exit 257
Okay… so some stops in Colorado need a little more than 20 minutes, and this little stop off Exit 257 just north of Loveland is one of those. You’ll need…say… 35 minutes. … Continue Reading “BENSON SCULPTURE GARDEN: Exit 257”
CHAPUNGU SCULPTURE PARK: Exit 265
Ah…Loveland. Known for its art and outdoor sculpture, it draws in artists from all over the country for competitions, and often for a permanent change of address. U.S. Art Magazine ranked it in the top 8 ‘great art destinations’. The area also provides for… Continue Reading “CHAPUNGU SCULPTURE PARK: Exit 265”
COLORADO WELCOME CENTER / RUNNING DEER NATURAL AREA & TRAIL: Exit 268
Most people would say that along the I-25 corridor between the Wyoming border and Denver there is ‘a-lotta nothin‘. I say…HOGWASH! There is, however, a-lotta open space, green rolling hills, farming fields nestled in at the base of the Rocky Mountains, old abandoned buildings,… Continue Reading “COLORADO WELCOME CENTER / RUNNING DEER NATURAL AREA & TRAIL: Exit 268”
BASIC PHOTO COMPOSITION TIPS
I work hard. Really hard. I am a novice photographer with a point-and-shoot camera, determined to make the most of my decision not to invest in a big bodied camera with accessories that I honestly don’t want to lug around. As a result, I… Continue Reading “BASIC PHOTO COMPOSITION TIPS”
FUN FACTS: GETTING STARTED WITH HISTORY
Ahhh…that feeling when you accomplish a goal…! I’m now 1/2 finished with my website’s FUN FACTS Category! I’ve shared in my blog called, ‘Backstory of the Bullet Points’ (which you can find in the Introduction of the FUN FACTS category) how I came to… Continue Reading “FUN FACTS: GETTING STARTED WITH HISTORY”
ORBITING AROUND THE SUN KING: PARIS
A little bit of information about the history of Paris Although my opinions of the ‘Sun King’, Louis XIV are a bit underwhelming , I must admit to being a bit of jealous of the king’s grand gams. I am also amazed at the… Continue Reading “ORBITING AROUND THE SUN KING: PARIS”
PHOTO STYLES & PHOTO JOURNALISM
PHOTOJOURNALISM By no means do I consider myself a photographer. I am, however, a traveler with a camera who wants to improve her skills, make great photo albums and detail everything that we experience on the road. Eddie is a better photographer than I… Continue Reading “PHOTO STYLES & PHOTO JOURNALISM”
PUSHING THE LIMITS: ALASKA
It’s amazing what you can learn about yourself on the road! This is especially true when you venture outside your usual comfort zone, face a fear, or simply push the boundaries of your experience. Although I don’t generally shy away from trying new things,… Continue Reading “PUSHING THE LIMITS: ALASKA”
IN GOOD HANDS: Fredericksburg, VA
We’re in Good Hands! It was a lovely, sunny morning as we raced down I-95 from Washington D.C. towards Virginia. Lovely because it had rained the entire time that we were getting to know our Nation’s Capital, and racing because…well…it was I-95 southbound along… Continue Reading “IN GOOD HANDS: Fredericksburg, VA”
FUN FACTS: GETTING STARTED WITH LANDSCAPES
Ahhh…that feeling when you accomplish a goal…! I’m now 1/4 finished with my website’s FUN FACTS Category! I’ve shared in my blog called, ‘Backstory of the Bullet Points’ (which you can find in the Introduction of the FUN FACTS category) how I came to… Continue Reading “FUN FACTS: GETTING STARTED WITH LANDSCAPES”
LANDSCAPES (Canyons) Fun Facts
CANYONS DEFINITION: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a ‘Canyon’ is: “A deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it.” Your Dictionary adds this definition: “The definition of a canyon is a deep ravine or gorge that typically… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Canyons) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Coastlines) Fun Facts
COASTLINES DEFINITION: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a ‘coastline’ is: “1: a line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake” “2: the outline of a coast” ******************** I know what I think about when I think of Coastlines:… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Coastlines) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Deserts) Fun Facts
DESERTS Love ’em or leave ’em, the deserts of the U.S. are not only interesting, important for the health and survival of the planet, but are also incredibly beautiful! There are a number of different types of deserts in the U.S., and if you… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Deserts) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Forests) Fun Facts
As we travel across the country, we find that much of the U.S. is covered by some sort of forest. Did you know, however, that there are many kinds of forests all with distinct characteristics? Next time your enjoying the pretty wooded section of… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Forests) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Great Lakes) Fun Facts
GREAT LAKES DEFINITION: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of ‘Great Lakes’ is: “the large freshwater lakes (Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario) which lie on the northern borders of the United States.” ********************* The Free Dictionary adds this information to the definition of ‘Great Lake’: “a series of five lakes between the U.S. and Canada, comprising Lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior; connected with the Atlantic by the St. Lawrence River.” BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GREAT LAKES: *The Great Lakes make up the largest… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Great Lakes) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Mountains) Fun Facts
MOUNTAINS DEFINITION: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a ‘mountain’ is: “a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill The sun set behind the mountains, an elongated ridge”. Your Dictionary adds this information to the definition of ‘mountain’: “The definition… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Mountains) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Plains) Fun Facts
PLAINS “The Sea, The Woods, the Mountains, all suffer in comparison with the Prairie. The Prairie has a stronger hold on the senses…” Albert Pike 1831 Did you know that nearly 502,000 square miles of the U.S. is part of the Great Plains? No matter… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Plains) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (River Basins) Fun Facts
RIVER BASINS DEFINITION: According to Reference , the definition of a ‘River Basin’ is: ‘the land water must cross to reach a river. A river basin collects all available water from various tributaries, creeks and streams in its area.’ Your Dictionary adds this information… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (River Basins) Fun Facts”
LANDSCAPES (Wetlands) Fun Facts
WETLANDS DEFINITION: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a ‘wetlands’ is: “land or areas (such as marshes or swamps) that are covered often intermittently with shallow water or have soil saturated with moisture —usually used in plural” Dictionary.com adds this information to the definition… Continue Reading “LANDSCAPES (Wetlands) Fun Facts”
LITTLE GUY & NUCAMP: ITS COMPLICATED
seBaffled by the confusion concerning Little Guy and nuCamp trailers? Here’s the scoop: Once upon a time there was a camping enthusiast from North Canton, Ohio. The love of his life was the little teardrop style camper from the 1930’s & 1940’s. The idea to… Continue Reading “LITTLE GUY & NUCAMP: ITS COMPLICATED”
EVERYONE’S GETTING IN THE GAME! 2018 Teardrop Trailer Review
It seems like everywhere we go we rub shoulders with people who are embracing the ‘Tiny Living’ movement! Words like: Tiny Home…Sustainable Living…Minimizing…and Simplifying are becoming commonplace as a growing portion of our culture is going Small! This is also becoming evident in the… Continue Reading “EVERYONE’S GETTING IN THE GAME! 2018 Teardrop Trailer Review”
WHERE IN THE WORLD?
Happy 2020 Everyone!! Where in the World will this year take you? If you’ve ever found yourself justifying the need for a vacation or travel adventure to your friends, families or even yourself….then keep reading! New Year’s is a great time for setting goals,… Continue Reading “WHERE IN THE WORLD?”
CRUISE PORTS: Ft Lauderdale
Ahhhhh…the best laid plans. As I’ve mentioned before, we like to take advantage of seeing new things at any cruise port city that we find ourselves in, and always plan a day or two on either the front or back end of a cruise… Continue Reading “CRUISE PORTS: Ft Lauderdale”
THE TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL TRAVELERS
There are successful travelers and not-so-successful ones. If you are like me you have both types of these people in your life: First there are those who take a vacation and have very little good to say. They were tired, didn’t like the food,… Continue Reading “THE TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL TRAVELERS”
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR: Charleston, SC
One of the things that was on the very top of my ‘must see’ list for our first trek into the Deep South was to see an alligator up close in the wild. Being from Colorado I’ve been privileged to get up close to… Continue Reading “BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR: Charleston, SC”
ONE THING (St Louis, MO)
I can’t say that I do one thing every day that scares me, but if my day includes something that requires me to be higher than 5’ off the ground, then that would definitely be my one thing for that day! I don’t just… Continue Reading “ONE THING (St Louis, MO)”
