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Continue reading →: Our Boomerang Trip – Badlands
From Mitchell, South Dakota, we continued our westerly trek. I couldn’t wait to get to Badlands National Park. South Dakota’s Badlands holds a special place in my heart. I was a mere 14 years old the first time this gal from Illinois laid eyes on this incredible land. It was the first family excursion in…
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Continue reading →: Our Boomerang Trip – Part I
I can’t believe it’s September already. It seems like just yesterday when I was in the planning stages for our Midwestern excursion. And here we are, it’s the middle of September and I’m back in Colorado where we started six weeks ago. It was pretty much an out and back trip…. Kind of like mimicking a boomerang…
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Continue reading →: Quick, Quick, Slow, Slow
Not only does it sound like we’re doing the Two-Step, it feels like we’re doing the Two-Step ….. country dancing across America’s Heartland. Quick, quick across Wisconsin and Minnesota.Slow, slow as we explored South Dakota’s Badlands and Black Hills. Quick, quick as we skirt through Nebraska, and slow, slow as we settle…
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Continue reading →: Death’s Door
Every now and then hubby and I come across a place that’s so picturesque, it calms the body and clears the mind. Perhaps for some, it even stirs the soul. A place that’s home to quaint villages and distinct agriculture. A place that could easily become an addiction and for many it has. Door…
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Continue reading →: A Momentary Lapse
We truly enjoyed our visit to Devil’s Lake, but had commitments necessitating we pull up jacks and start rolling north toward Marshfield, Wisconsin. Between the hiking, the crane foundation, and the Baraboo farmer’s market, we had a wonderful stay at Devil’s Lake State Park and wouldn’t mind returning some day. It is however Wisconsin’s…
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Continue reading →: Devils Doorway
It didn’t take long before Illinois was in the rearview mirror and we were skirting around Madison, Wisconsin, heading north. After three weeks in Illinois, we were ready to hit the road and explore a new to us State Park. As we approached the entrance to Devil’s Lake State Park,…
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Continue reading →: A Zen of a Day
After a wonderful visit in the Chicago suburbs, it was time for us to move on. The drive took about an hour and a half and put us closer to the Wisconsin border. Shortly after our arrival, we met our new neighbor. We set up house at Al’s sister’s place, which is located a few miles north of…
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Continue reading →: Let’s get social
After enjoying regular luncheons with my dad, it was time to give him a break and find someone else to chat with over lunch. It didn’t take long before fellow blogger, Ilex of Midwestern Plants, and I were setting up a time and place to meet. Ilex is anything but shy,…
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Continue reading →: The Windy City
By now, you all know I grew up in the Chicago suburbs. Thus, the city of Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart. During past Illinois family visits, we always managed to squeeze in at least one trip into this iconic city.When I was in my twenties, I…
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