Camping at Pioneer Park in Michigan
Just north of Muskegon, in Michigan, is a nicely hidden campground called Pioneer Park. When our family decided to rent an RV and head up to Michigan to do some camping, I set out to find a great campground for…
Cruise America RV Rental Review
For awhile we have talked about renting a Cruise America RV and going camping. Well, what better time than while our traveling options are extremely limited? That way we can still get away for a bit and explore somewhere new,…
Iowa Derecho of August 10th
It’s amazing how quickly something can happen that changes the rest of your life! How a storm like a derecho can devastate so many communities! I realize this is not a travel-related post like you’re used to seeing from me,…
Hansen’s Dairy Farm Tour in Hudson, Iowa
A few months back I found out about Hansen’s Dairy Farm which is located near Waterloo, Iowa. Obviously, it’s a dairy farm so there are cows and you get a chance to milk them and feed them. However, one very…
7 Reasons to Visit Corolla, North Carolina in the Outer Banks
My family has visited the Outer Banks (OBX) in North Carolina for around 24 years. We’ve stayed in different houses and in both Duck and Corolla. This year would be the 25th year, but we had to make some adjustments…
5 Reasons to Stay at Mongena Game Lodge in South Africa
When you start planning for a trip to South Africa it can be a little overwhelming. What parks should you visit? Where should you stay? What kind of immunizations do I need? Will the lions get me at night? Most…
Take a Ride on a South Africa Game Drive
Have you ever thought about going on a safari/game drive in South Africa? When I was getting ready for my trip, all I wanted was to read about what the drives were actually like. What animals did they see? I…
Polar Bear Capital of the World
When people talk about seeing animals in their natural habitat, most people think of things like an African safari. Had it ever crossed your mind to go see polar bears in their natural habitat? If not, it definitely should be…
Explore Churchill & it’s Rich History
This year I had the opportunity to explore Churchill, an area that not many get a chance to. It’s located way up north in Canada, just off the Hudson Bay. We went up there specifically to see polar bears in…
15 Places to Visit on Your Chicago Trip
Chicago has always been a part of my family. My grandparents and parents lived there. My brother lives there. I thought about living there once, but I decided to stay in Iowa and just visit. That doesn’t mean I don’t…
