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Category Archives: Road Trip
The Mighty Mississippi
July, 2020 The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America. It is also the second-largest drainage system on the continent. The Hudson Bay drainage system lays claim to first place in both categories. The Mississippi drains parts of … Continue reading
Posted in Minnesota, Mississippi River, Road Trip, USA Travel
Tagged Great River Road, Louisiana Purchase, Mississippi River
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I Love a Parade!
December 7, 2019 The city of Prescott, AZ holds an annual parade on the first Saturday of December, although we didn’t know that when we set out this morning. We drove from Sedona to Prescott via Cottonwood and Jerome so … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Prescott, Red Rock, Road Trip, USA Travel
Tagged Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Prescott Christmas Lights Parade, Zenprov
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“In the Distance” by Hernán Diaz
November, 2019 It might be a stretch to call In the Distance a road trip book, as there is very little detail about the lands traversed by Håkan Söderström, who set sail as a lad from Sweden with his older brother, … Continue reading
The Joy of Lists!
January, 2019 Several years ago I started using a checklist for our trips. I won’t say that it prevents all problems, but it certainly reduces them. I use an Excel spreadsheet ( reflects my background as an accountant/business manager). I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, International Travel, Road Trip, Train Travel, USA Travel
Tagged Anker, GoGirl, inReach, Longchamp, Rum Runner Flasks
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Falling Waters Twenty Four: Multnomah Falls, Oregon
July, 2018 Some of the approaches to Multnomah Falls were closed following the wildfires of 2017. The waterfall, itself, was evacuated for a while. There is a parking lot next to the falls that fills up early. We beat … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Road Trip, Waterfalls
Tagged Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls, Vista House
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Falling Waters Three – Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan
Fall, 2013 The Presque Isle River empties into Lake Superior in Porcupines Wilderness State Park, ending its journey through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. During that 42 mile journey, the river creates nine different waterfalls, three of which are located in the park. … Continue reading
Posted in Michigan, Road Trip, Waterfalls
Tagged Porcupine Wilderness State Park, Presque Isle River, UP, Upper Peninsula
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Columbia River Gorge
Thursday, July 26, 2018 We left Olympia this morning and headed to Vancouver, Washington, to visit the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, from which we had a good view of Mount Hood. Established in 1824, the British Fort Vancouver was a … Continue reading
Olympic National Park
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Olympic National Park was set aside as a national monument in 1909, and given national park status 29 years later in 1938. The park contains over 1,400 square miles – too much to see in one day … Continue reading
Mount Rainier National Park
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 The days have been sunny and hot here in northwest Seattle. The mostly blue skies show off Washington’s natural resources to good effect, truly enhancing the views. The temperatures have been reaching into the 90’s, but … Continue reading