Author Archives: Neil

Seattle to Chicago: Planning Timeline

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Neil

The day has finally arrived! We’re flying off to Seattle this afternoon to begin our seven-state, two-and-a-half-week journey back to Chicago by car. We first imagined this trip about a year and a half ago and first posted a proposed … Continue reading →

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Seattle to Chicago – National Parks Overview

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Neil

Posted in Destinations, Upcoming Travel | Tagged Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, National Park Lodges, National Park Lodging, North Cascades National Park, Roosevelt National Park, Seattle to chicago road trip, Yellowstone National Park | Leave a comment

Prime Lodging in the National Parks

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Neil

It’s no secret that we love to stay inside the National Parks when we visit. It’s great to be close to all the attractions and not have to drive in and out every day. The National Park Service’s vendors operate … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget The Beer

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Neil

Over the long holiday weekend, we decided to continue our Memorial Day tradition of visiting a Wisconsin brewery. Last year it was New Glarus Brewing. This year we headed to Potosi, just across the Mississippi from my hometown, to visit … Continue reading →

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Reading Material: Blue Highways

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Neil

Ever feel like you need to get away from it all? In 1978 William Least Heat-Moon did. The writer had been laid off from his teaching job at the University of Missouri and was going through a rough patch with … Continue reading →

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Southwest Loop Highlights

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Neil

Posted in Destinations, Maps | Tagged Chicago to Dallas road trip, Hot Springs road trip, Road Trip Infographics, Road trip timeline | Leave a comment

This is why we love “mom and pop” motels

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Neil

On our upcoming summer trip, we searched far and wide for the best lodging options in and around the national parks. At our first stop, North Cascades, we selected Totem Trail Motel for its proximity to the park, rustic feel … Continue reading →

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Southwest Loop in Photos

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Neil

This gallery contains 27 photos.

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Southwest Loop Details: Oklahoma and Kansas

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Neil

After three days in Fort Worth it was time to head back North toward home. We don’t like to do long days in the car, so we planned out a four day return with lots of sites along the route. … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations | Tagged Council Grove, Flint Hills Scenic Byway, Hays House Kansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Wichita, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge | 2 Comments

Mid-trip Update, Hot Springs

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Neil

We’re currently in Fort Worth, Texas enjoying an unseasonably cool spring. Oh well, variable weather is always something to consider on a spring road trip, like when we encountered a blizzard at the Grand Canyon last spring. We’ve packed giant … Continue reading →

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