Tag Archives: cycling
Why is it called Sioux Falls? September 2016
Why is it called Sioux Falls? Because it has a significant water fall! We were driving across South Dakota, headed for Michigan and planned this as a short stop – only two nights. Sometimes when we make such stops we … Continue reading
Pinnacle Mountain and the Arkansas River Trail – March 2016
With an elevation 1,011 feet, Pinnacle Mountain rises over 750 feet above the nearby Arkansas River. The mountain’s cone-shaped peak has long been a central Arkansas landmark and attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. We saw hordes of picnickers, cyclists, and hikers. … Continue reading
Back to Michigan, 2013 – Part III
This has been the longest period of time we have spent back in Michigan since we went on the road in June 2011 and we have not been complaining. It has been fun to have time to see old friends … Continue reading
Tahquamenon Falls – July 2012
The Mackinac Bridge is one of the largest suspension bridges in the world and is the gateway to the Upper Peninsula. Every Labor Day the northbound side of the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic for the Mackinac Bridge Walk, … Continue reading
Land Between the Lakes & St. Louis
Our next stop was the Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee. Bob always thought it would be a neat place to visit. It took us three days of traveling to get there. Enroute we stayed at a small … Continue reading
Back Home for Christmas and on to Alabama
We decided to fly home for Christmas rather than drive, a decision we may do differently in the future. It was a bad Christmas for snow in Michigan, but we did get some snow the day after Christmas. Regardless we … Continue reading
Youghiogheny River Lake
As we were planning for August, we decided we wanted to take our time and make the drive from East Harbor State Park to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Youghiogheny River Lake campground in two days. We decided to … Continue reading



