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The Canton/East Sparta KOA has been our choice so many times that it feels like home. Despite that we've had some new experiences this time. Site 28 is new to us. It's a back-in at the end of a row with a nice little retaining wall that creates a patio area for the...
It's a Holiday KOA with lots of campsites, we're in 602 if that gives you a clue, and lots of activities. The Sunbury/Columbus North KOA really is a lovely weekend getaway place for families in the Columbus, Ohio area. Although we aren't planning on participating in...
It's the middle of a five day interlude between Bloomington and Columbus. We're staying at Rocky Fork State Park near Hillsboro, Ohio on Site 169. We've got shade, full hookups, a view of the water, few neighbors, a laundry room nearby, and no plans to go anywhere or...
From frontier community to logging town to artists colony to tourist destination, Nashville in Brown County Indiana seemed a good place to just hang out for a day with CJ. She was interested in checking out some of the shops that carry yarn since the two local yarn...
As we pulled in to the Buffalo Ridge Campground in Brown County State Park near Nashville, Indiana we recognized a T@DA camper parked there. Actually the last time we saw this particular unit at üCamp19 it wasn't yet sporting it's tie-dyed paint job and peace symbols...
Museum Tour Cahokia Mounds: Documentary This place on the eastern side of the Mississippi River is a bit of a well kept secret. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site near Collinsville, Illinois has been a UNESCO World Heritage since 1982 yet too few Americans are...
When we arrived back at the Kansas City East KOA near Oak Grove, Missouri yesterday, Labor Day afternoon it was evident that the summer camping season was over. The formerly bustling campground was resembling a ghost town and the workers were beginning to heave a sigh...
What a powerful experience! So glad we opted to stay one more day and visit the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. From the view of poppies under our feet representing the human sacrifice to the expansive view of a great American city from the top...
Museum Video When the Steamboat Arabia sank in the Missouri River in 1856 she was carrying over 200 tons of cargo, merchandise destined for general stores in 16 midwestern towns on the American frontier. All 150 passengers and crew survived but the goods she carried...
Biography Video House Tour Video His hometown of Independence, Missouri was the center of President Harry Truman’s life beginning in 1890 when a six year old Harry Truman fell in love with five year old Bess Wallace at Sunday School. The Harry S Truman National...
Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.
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As we begin venturing into Central London we explore Primrose Hill,the Victoria Memorial, the Gatti Ice House at the London Canal Museum, and the HMS Belfast with more adventures to follow.
It’s been a gentle start to our London visit. We’ve taken it easy for a few days and concentrated on enjoying Hampstead.
On our transition day from the cruising segment of this summer’s adventures to an England visit based in Hampstead in London we savored the comforts of a Blue Eurostar journey through The Chunnel.