New England Sampler

I’ve had a few days to wander through New England prior to heading West. It’s been delightful to reacquaint myself … More

Downeast

I’ve had a lovely time exploring a small section of the Maine coast. Yesterday a highlight was to visit the … More

About a month ago, I stood on the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and watched the sun … More

As the cornfields of Ohio give way to the rolling hills and lush forest of southern New York State, I … More

I have one of those big road map books with at least one page for every state. Some states have … More

If you like farmer’s markets, Madison, Wisconsin is the place to go. Every Saturday, farmers, artisans, bakers and more line … More

Several years ago I read Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. It’s an engrossing account of Lewis and Clark’s expedition to … More

This is my first visit to North Dakota. I imagined a desolate land where towns were few and far between. … More

Freeways are great if you want to get somewhere fast. I want to see what the small towns and byways … More

Wallace, Idaho is sketching paradise. A well-preserved mining town from the late 1800’s, there are oodles of intriguing views in … More