I’ve had a few days to wander through New England prior to heading West. It’s been delightful to reacquaint myself…
Downeast
I’ve had a lovely time exploring a small section of the Maine coast. Yesterday a highlight was to visit the…
The Eastern Shore
About a month ago, I stood on the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and watched the sun…
Almost There
As the cornfields of Ohio give way to the rolling hills and lush forest of southern New York State, I…
Highway 6 through Middle America
I have one of those big road map books with at least one page for every state. Some states have…
Savoring the Madison Farmer’s Market
If you like farmer’s markets, Madison, Wisconsin is the place to go. Every Saturday, farmers, artisans, bakers and more line…
Along the banks of the Missouri
Several years ago I read Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. It’s an engrossing account of Lewis and Clark’s expedition to…
Welcome to North Dakota
This is my first visit to North Dakota. I imagined a desolate land where towns were few and far between. …
Taking the Scenic Route
Freeways are great if you want to get somewhere fast. I want to see what the small towns and byways…
Mining Towns and Antsy Dogs
Wallace, Idaho is sketching paradise. A well-preserved mining town from the late 1800’s, there are oodles of intriguing views in…