Last year, my wife and I celebrated Christmas by visiting one of Michigan’s most Christmasy towns, Frankenmuth. We saw a brochure for this town and had to see it for ourselves. Of course, I added other stops since it was a lengthy drive for a…
We had done a trip to Seneca Falls on a long weekend. This trip can be easily converted to a three-day journey to this area in New York during any time of the week or the year. I have created a map and an itinerary…
Niagara Flowers – Ontario Niagara region in Ontario is the one place I have taken my wife more often. It is full of natural beauty and wonder. One of the best qualities is the sheer number of flowers: Spring tulips, summer roses, and…
The rest stops near where I live are no more than places to get out, stretch, have a picnic, and use the bathroom. I have not even considered these to be tourist attractions in themselves. We were travelling in Quebec and needed a break to…
We woke to a surprisingly beautiful morning at Fushimi Lake. This has to have been one of the best campsites we have stayed at, all because of the fantastic view and our private beach. I booked this site in February and am so glad I…
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park was the last stop on our Thunder Bay trip a few years back. We arrived in the evening, and we were exhausted. We briefly looked at it, fighting the bright sun that was beginning to set. Considering how far and long…
At first, I thought Google was wrong. It rarely happens, but was my trusty Google Maps leading me to the wrong location? There have been three times when I wondered what Google was thinking. I would find myself down a “road” that was barely a…
We have visited the North Bay area several times, and I kept omitting to visit this one location. I can’t tell you why. It is effortless to find. It is on the main road leading north of the city, has a huge parking lot, and…
We are planning a big trip to Alaska where we will most of the time tenting instead of hoteling. Tents and campsites are much cheaper than a hotel, plus being in a campsite, out among the stars (and mosquitos) enhances the experience. Hotels are boring,…
Stepping Stones Falls is an excellent “Mini-Stop.” I like these mini-stops because they are a great way to stretch out, see something new, and break up a long drive. At this mini-stop, there is a dam with artistic and architectural value. Unlike most dames, this…
