Category Archives: Travel Tips

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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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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Reading Material: How The States Got Their Shapes

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Neil

Ever wonder why Oklahoma has a panhandle and Missouri has a bootheel, or why Colorado and Wyoming are just boring rectangles? Also, what’s up with that big part of Michigan that clearly looks like it should belong to Wisconsin? During … Continue reading →

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Elevated: A Week in Colorado

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Neil

Our week in Colorado has concluded and we’re solidly back in reality, but now it’s time to share some of our favorite experiences from the Mile High City and surroundings. Our goal is always to get a feel for the … Continue reading →

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App of my eye: iSnowReport

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Neil

With the first few flurries falling in Chicago last night (lamest winter storm warning ever), it’s time to get in the mood for snow. On that note, and with next week’s Colorado trip in mind, my current app obsession is … Continue reading →

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Travel Enthusiast Gift Guide

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Neil

Tis the season for giving. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for your favorite traveler: National Park Art: Ranger Doug’s Enterprises features a beautiful collection of reproduced WPA-era National Park artwork. They are available as posters, window stickers and postcard sets. … Continue reading →

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Michelin Releases 2013 Red Guides

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Neil

It’s that time of year again. Michelin has just released the latest restaurant and hotel rankings for Chicago. One of the best travel companions in print has to be the Michelin Guide series. It was first published in France in … Continue reading →

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Reading Material: “Appetite for America” tells the Fred Harvey story.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Neil

On any trip across the Southwest, you’re likely to encounter the shadow of the Fred Harvey Corporation, one of the greatest American companies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its founder, Fred Harvey, was an English immigrant who … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Tip: Maintaining Sanity by Limiting Hours

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Neil

A lot of people have an aversion to road trips because they don’t like riding in a car for hours on end. On any long route, there is inevitably a day or two of long hauls between destinations. We’ve found … Continue reading →

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National Parks Are Free This Saturday

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Neil

This Saturday, September 29, National Park Service sites are offering free admission in honor of National Public Lands Day. The yearly event was started in 1994 by government agencies and volunteers to help protect and restore all types of public lands … Continue reading →

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