One of the best things about blogging is meeting other bloggers. It gets even better when you get to meet them in person. Julia, Bruce and Nox, their cute little dog, invited us over for a visit and we jumped on the opportunity to meet them in person. Go over and check out their blog, … Continue reading Stegosaurus Ridge With New Friends
Category: Road trips
ONE PHOTO AT A TIME – Stairway to Heaven
We spotted this little oddity on our way to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Colorado Springs. There was also a strange arrangement right next to it that looked like a landing site. Does anyone know what this all means? I know it's more than one photo, but it was necessary 🙂 Stay tuned for … Continue reading ONE PHOTO AT A TIME – Stairway to Heaven
It’s Been So Long!
It feels good to be on the road again! We are finally able to cross the border so we left the ex hostages behind to fend for themselves and headed west to reunite with our daughter after three years. The crossing to Michigan was uneventful and the border guard showed very little interest in our … Continue reading It’s Been So Long!
Bon Echo Provincial Park
We managed to squeeze another short trip before our move. We chose Bon Echo Provincial Park, another eastern destination, since after we'll be moving farther east. One of the main attractions of Bon Echo park is the 100m high Mazinaw Rock and the many pictographs across its base (over 260). We will head there in … Continue reading Bon Echo Provincial Park
Cheese, Mountain Lake, Crystal Palace, and More Beach
It was time to leave prince Edward county, but we had a few planned stops along the way to the bridge. First stop was a the Black River Cheese Factory, which we remember fondly (not just because we found a $20 bill in the parking lot). We love their cheese and curds and had to … Continue reading Cheese, Mountain Lake, Crystal Palace, and More Beach
Harvest Hosts at Ben’s Blooms
We renewed our Harvest Host membership for this year, hoping to travel again. There are a few Harvest Host locations on Prince Edward County and we booked Ben's blooms for the night. For those not familiar, Harvest Hosts is a membership program that provides access to wineries, farms, breweries, museums and other unique attractions. If … Continue reading Harvest Hosts at Ben’s Blooms
Prince Edward County – Long Point
Our moving day is fast approaching. We decided to take a break from packing and go on a short trip to Prince Edward County Long Point Road Beach. What we really needed was a distraction since we can't wait for to move to our new house, new town, and new life! Little did we know … Continue reading Prince Edward County – Long Point
Our Happy Place and the Phantom Piper Explained
We're back in our happy place, the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. You may remember our stay in Inverhuron Provincial Park last fall. We are for a one night stay. Despite the shortage of available campsites, we were able to snag a great site by the water. A path leads from the campsite directly to … Continue reading Our Happy Place and the Phantom Piper Explained
Trip Summary – Lake Huron in October
Our second Lake huron trip is over, and as usual we summarize the trip's route, highlights, and stats. Below is a map of our escapades (minus the route from home and back). Click on any of the links below to read more about a specific location. Our first destination was Pinery Provincial Park where we … Continue reading Trip Summary – Lake Huron in October
Clinton to Blyth
We left Vanastra and drove the 5 km to Clinton, a small community in Central Huron County. Established in 1832, Clinton is not Bill Clinton's namesake, but rather Sir Henry Clinton's, a Napoleonic was hero. There will be a Bill Clinton connection later though. When you are driving into Clinton from the south, you immediately … Continue reading Clinton to Blyth