Blogs from Springfield, Oregon, United States, North America

Another summer is upon us and this year the planning started very early. There are only 2 states that I have not stepped foot in. One is Alaska and one is Maine. We decided it was time to make a push for the east coast. We are taking a northern route initially to try and stay as cool as possible. With our trip last year the theme was hot and muggy. This year it will be hot and muggy, but we are trying to keep somewhat cool for as long as possible (I personally could care less if we are hot and muggy). So Maine it is…we will have long days for the first few days and then we will slow down a bit to take in the scenery. The kids are leaving a week early ... read more

Another summer is in full swing and once again we are preparing for another road trip. 21 days of pure bliss! This is a trip that we had planned two years ago, but decided to scratch it due to the heat. Well this year we decided to take the bull by the horns and go for it…drought conditions, wildfires, flooding and all! This year the route will take us to 14 states, 4 National Parks, 12 National Historic Sites, 1 Brewery, 3 Museums, 1 Tabasco Plant, 2 Plantations, 1 Alligator Farm, 1 Kings Mansion and a whole lot of National Forests (including the Ozarks). The house sitter is waiting in the wings and I am filling out “Do Not Forget” lists like crazy…ahhh…let the packing begin!... read more

As we prepare to set off on another one of our adventures, I can't help but look back on all the others...... Disneyland, SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Knotts Berry Farm, Medieval Times, Hearst Castle, Mexican Riviera Cruise, Joshua Tree National Park, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone, Badlands, Tombstone Arizona, Avenue of the Giants California, Chief Joseph Dam Washington, Las Vegas Nevada, Sandpoint Idaho, Bannack Montana, Madison Buffalo Jump Montana, Pictograph Cave Montana, Knife River Indian Village North Dakota, Deadwood South Dakota, Little Bighorn Battlefield Montana and of course who can forget U Turn Yuma just to name a few. I decided to start blogging my vacations for two reasons: 1. So that I can actually remember what happened on a daily basis 2. So that I can actually ... read more