Tag: Midwest
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Touring the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company {Indiana}
During a visit to Indiana to spend time with friends, they asked us what we most wanted to see while we were there. Without hesitation, one of the top choices was touring the Kokomo Opalescent Glass factory. Kokomo Opalescent Glass is considered the oldest art glass company in the United States. I have always loved…
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Driving Route 66 Through Kansas
I love a good road trip — and when it comes to road trips, there’s nothing quite like traveling the road of all roads: Route 66. One of my longtime dreams is to drive the highway end to end. But since time doesn’t quite allow for that yet, I’ve been exploring it one stretch at…
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A Month of Food, Festivals, and Fall {Tennessee & Indiana}
Fall is my favorite time of year. There’s something about those first hints of color in the trees, the cooler air, and the feeling that everything is coming back to life after the long heat of summer. I love the details of the season—hay bale displays, deep orange and red flowers, and what feels like…
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Holiday Experiences: Lights, Traditions, & Festive Places {Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky}
We’ve been soaking in the festivities of the season over the past few weeks, with days filled with family gatherings, time with friends, holiday parties at work and school, and as many seasonal celebrations as we can possibly fit in. Even with the busy pace, I’ve really loved this stretch of time. The people and…
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Scenic Weekend Road Trip {Missouri, Illinois, & Tennessee}
My favorite way to spend a weekend is on a road trip with stops along the way. And this was one such weekend. We made a quick trip to southeast Missouri and instead of coming straight home decided to take a winding way that would allow for stops at a few places. Not only did…
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Historic Sites From Civil War to Civil Rights {Missouri & Arkansas}
Happy New Year everyone! I am excited to see where this year will take us and the adventures that are in store. We ended the year visiting my in-laws in Missouri. On our way home we decided to take a longer route so we could visit some historic sites along the way. These sites gave…
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Visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park {Ohio}
Nothing is better than seeing the change of the season in a national park. We had come to this part of Ohio to see Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There are so many different and varied parts of this park to enjoy. Ohio is one of the best underrated states in the US. There is so…
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A Century of Aviation History in Dayton {Ohio}
Most people would probably not know that Ohio has some major claims to fame when it comes to all things aviation. Ohio is home to the astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Wright Brothers but it is also where the country’s largest museum dedicated to aviation is located. Our visit to Ohio began in the city…
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Domes & Dripstones – Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
It was a perfect day with blue skies and mild temperatures. But instead of spending the day outdoors, we decided to go underground with a tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is the world’s longest cave system stretching over nearly 53,000 acres of land. Mammoth Cave became a national park in July 1941.…
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Holland’s Windmill Island Gardens {Michigan}
After exploring the Indiana Dunes National Park, we continued driving north up along Lake Michigan until we came to the charming city of Holland. Holland Michigan was founded by Dutch immigrants and continues to be home of one of the largest populations of people with Dutch heritage here in the states. While the city itself…