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Store/Cafe at Devil’s Den State Park, AR
West Fork, AR We had planned to stay at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas in February of this year, but the arctic blast put the kibosh on that plan. Later in the year, Kate had read that the road to Devil’s Den was windy and not easily navigated by large RVs. It was probably…
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Huh, I wonder if this was the first Capsule Hotel?
West Fork, AR This natural formation on the Devil’s Den hiking trail has an irregular, but striking resemblance to a Japanese Capsule Hotel. I guess that cave in the upper left is the deluxe capsule room? Capsule hotels are not unique to Japan, but Japan is probably best known for them. They tend to be…
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Visiting Grandma’s Homestead!
I remember all the great times at Grandma’s. Between family reunions, riding the bike trail, the garden, riding / walking the trail and tunnel, visiting and being loved over the holidays. John has been working really hard on improvements. I love what he is doing and ensuring memories are still being made on the homestead.…
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Growers Produce Auction – Cashton, WI
Every Mother’s Day, Mom, Brenda and I go flower shopping in the Amish Greenhouses just past Cashton WI. They are well known in the area for the large, beautiful plants. In the Fall, Mom and I go mum shopping at some of the same greenhouses. Anyone who grow and want to sell bulk produce, plants,…
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Best Charcoal Grilled Chicken in Wisconsin – Family Fun
Throughout the summer into early fall The Zone serves the best charcoal chicken on Sundays. The meal comes with 1/2 chicken, 2 sides (potato salad, macaroni salad, cottage cheese or beans) and slice of bread. I forgot to take a picture of the plate which is probably fortunate for you since it’ll prevent your mouth…
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Dolliver Memorial State Park in Lehigh, Iowa
Dolliver overlooks the Des Moines River Valley south of Fort Dodge and north of Lehigh in Iowa. It is unique in Iowa for its natural canyon bluffs, natural geologic formations, flatlands, and Native American mounds. The park has a campground, but there are only 30 short electric sites. We just hiked the 1 mile Copperas…
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Fort Dodge Farmers Market
Fort Dodge, Iowa Farmers Market I’ve made it a habit to look for and attend local farmer markets. This farmers market was located in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Tuesdays and Saturday. Since it’s the fall and 2nd to last farmers market of the year… The market consisted of fall vegetables (pumpkins, onions, potatoes, kohlrabi, Squash,…
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Oleson Music Pavilion Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa
One of the sights to see near Brushy Creek State Park is the Oleson Music Pavilion in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It was built in 1938 in a Modernist style with Art Deco overtones. Its construction was part of the Federal Works Progress Administration’s attempt to create jobs and stimulate the local economy. You can read…
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Another World’s Largest!! – Square Knot
Comlara Park is home to Lake Evergreen and the World’s Largest Square Knot. I find it interesting that the Knot is a world’s largest, but I am unable to find the knot in the Guinness website. The best part of this find was that we are staying at Comlara Park and didn’t know at the…
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Danville, Looking for Lincoln and Vermillion County Museum IL
Danville, Illinois Danville Illinois started out as a hub for 3 Native American Tribes – Kickapoo, Miami, and Potawatomi. In 1827, 80 acres of land was donated and lots sold which started Danville. In 1838, the Potawatomi Trail of Death camped and passed through Danville. Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer with the 8th Judicial Court.…