I find it curious that spring doesn’t end until late in June. It has felt like summer for weeks already. If the late spring heat in North Carolina is any indication, we’re in for a hot summer. I work in…
Our first Windy City visit
Our fall 2019 road trip ended with our first Windy City visit. In less than 30 hours, we packed in so much during our short stay in Chicago! The digs As a Marriott Rewards credit card holder, I always look…
Des Moines to Madison
As we neared the last part of our road trip, we took a turn north from Kansas City. We drove to Des Moines, Iowa, to spend the night before heading on to Madison, Wisconsin. I had admittedly low expectation for…
Farewell, Winter 2021
Well, spring began last weekend and it didn’t snow here for the second winter in a row. 🙄 While I’m disappointed, I know that the coming of springs means renewal and fresh starts. Something to look forward to! Our daffodils…
Muskogee to Kansas City
On day four of our road trip, we left from Greenwood, Arkansas, and drove just under two hours to Muskogee, Oklahoma. It was a quick visit, before continuing to Kansas for the night. Muskogee, Oklahoma Our first stop in Muskogee…
Celebrating our 25th state
Arkansas holds a special place as our 25th state — the halfway point in our 50 in 5 travels. Leaving Memphis on the third day of our road trip, we drove straight into Arkansas and made our way to Little…
