Though our ten day Canadian road trip was magical, all good things must, alas, come to an end. But not a sad one, because how could visiting good friends in northern Vermont not be a happy ending to our Canadian sojourn? Re-Entering the U.S. As mentioned in my previous post, crossing the border into Ontario … Continue reading Travelogue: Vermont
Travelogue: Canada Part II – Quebec
Stop #5: Montreal Montreal, you totally won us over. We're smitten. We're even thinking about asking you to go steady (immigration procedures be damned!). Okay, okay, maybe we won't take it that far yet. It would be an understatement to say that we "liked" Montreal. We had a downright blast. Yes, it was challenging to … Continue reading Travelogue: Canada Part II – Quebec
Travelogue: Canada Part I – Ontario
Having enjoyed Michigan's Lake Superior so much, we were ready to expand our horizons even further. A quick peek at the map and we realized we were just a hop, skip, and a road-trip away from checking out some of Canada's finest cities. Hello, Great North! Crossing the Canadian Border: After reading other RVers' accounts … Continue reading Travelogue: Canada Part I – Ontario
Travelogue: Tchotchkes, Lakes, and Bridges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
After leaving Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore, we really didn't feel like having another long driving day, so after a quick map-check, we picked out Hog Island Point Campground in - Naubinway, MI and decided to call it good. Even though we found a spot with nice water views, the cool and rainy weather wasn't conducive … Continue reading Travelogue: Tchotchkes, Lakes, and Bridges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
If a Tree Falls in the Forest, You have to Move It.
Driving a school bus across the country is mostly a lot of fun, but sometimes it’s not. There are definitely moments of frustration along the way. Most of the time, we try to go with the flow and solve problems without getting our feathers too ruffled about anything (though some feather ruffling occurs now and … Continue reading If a Tree Falls in the Forest, You have to Move It.
Travelogue: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
We always knew our bus would look good at the beach, we just never expected those beaches to be in Michigan! How have I gone decades without knowing that Lake Superior is home to turquoise-colored water and gorgeous white sand beaches? How?! Oh, right – it’s covered under layers of snow and ice for most … Continue reading Travelogue: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
Travelogue: On the Mississippi in Wisconsin
Neither one of us has ever been to Wisconsin before so we weren't quite sure what to expect from Merrick State Park in Fountain City, WI. What a relaxing experience! After a few days of non-stop driving, putting our feet up for a few days was a welcome relief from the monotony of daily travel. … Continue reading Travelogue: On the Mississippi in Wisconsin
Travelogue: Palisades State Park, SD
After a long day of driving clear across South Dakota, we were in search of place to stay near Sioux Falls. We decided to try Palisades State Park in Garretson, SD after checking for campsites along I-90. We arrived at the campground after dark and so didn’t know what this place looked like until the … Continue reading Travelogue: Palisades State Park, SD
Travelogue: The Black Hills & The Badlands, SD
After leaving Longmont, we high-tailed it straight through south-eastern Wyoming and into South Dakota where we were hoping to find a free, scenic spot to park in the Black Hills National Forest. However, after driving through the area and reading through several boondocking and RVer forums, we were disappointed to learn that much of the … Continue reading Travelogue: The Black Hills & The Badlands, SD
Travelogue: Longmont, CO
After an extended visit with family in the Denver area, we were ready to hit the road again and decided to spend a weekend checking out the neighboring city of Longmont. We stayed at the Boulder County Fairgrounds and though it wasn't a very scenic campground, it was affordable and centrally located to a whole bunch … Continue reading Travelogue: Longmont, CO