Tag: travel
Road trip ends surprisingly safely
Eliza Blue counts her blessings following an abrupt end to her journey spanning 12 days, five states and 2,700 miles.
Exploring Maumee Bay State Park wetlands
Julie Geiss considers the history and ecology of Maumee Bay State Park as she travels to visit family in southeastern Michigan.
Traveling west and living a patchwork life
Eliza Blue is living and appreciating every second of her patchwork life with her children in tow.
Vacation essentials: Mayonnaise jar, ‘light breakfast’ and, of course, butter
Alan Guebert recalls the eccentricities of the humble family vacations of his youth, still amazed that his parents managed a week’s vacation every August.
Trip to Florida highlights delicate ecosystem
Julie Geiss and her family enjoy wildlife sightings at Everglades National Park.
Change in plans leads to lovely discovery
Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, Wyoming seemed like a mini Yellowstone experience, without crowds for Julie Geiss and her husband on a recent trip.
Loggerhead sea turtles face many challenges
On her family vacation in Frisco, North Carolina, Julie Geiss experiences a rare treat as rangers mark and check a loggerhead sea turtle nest.
Geiss family gets close to nature on relaxing beach vacation
For over 20 years, Julie Geiss' family members have migrated back to the North Carolina coastline like birds of the same feather.
Ancient mounds inspire farm’s preservation efforts
Dean and James Barr have been working to set up a charitable organization to preserve the Snake Den Mounds Group near Ashville, Ohio, for future research.
Blennerhassett State Park is a trip back in time
Julie Geiss visits Blennerhassett State Park near Parkersburg, West Virginia, and enjoys all it has to offer.
