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Two days ago neither one of us had a burning desire to throw a pair of old shoes into a tree in the middle of the woods in Milltown IN, but after doing so today, it feels like we have accomplished a bucket list item. As we were leaving Bloomington yesterday we checked...
With Bloomington in our rear view, we stopped a little east of Palmyra IN, at Buffalo Trace Campground. Southern Indiana near names familiar to Karen from early childhood. Evansville, Brandenburg, Shively. This a a delightful local park complete with swimming beach,...
As we celebrate Independence Day, we're pondering our own freedom to travel. Our ramble with our T@B-400 this summer will be divided into segments. From now until the last week of July is from Bloomington to Sugarcreek. Shall we explore just Indiana and Ohio? Shall we...
What better way to celebrate a pleasant summer evening in downtown Bloomington than with incredible ice cream? In the company of our favorite locals we directed our steps in the direction of Hartzell’s Ice Cream a family run business that produces amazing ice cream....
Our Bloomington IN guides led us to their favorite burger place this evening. BuffaLouie's occupies a storied location across the street from the Indiana University campus, once occupied by The Book Nook where Hoagie Carmichael wrote "Stardust". It's a popular...
Sunday found us back at Farm Bloomington perusing the Brunch Menu. The two of us settled on local interpretations of classics. The Hoosier Poutine added poached eggs to the classic french fries, cheese curds, and gravy dish. The Indiana Benedict featured sausage and...
On our first visit to Bloomington in the Fall of 2015 we were introduced to JL Waters Adventure Outfitters. Back then Emily outfitted each of us shoes that have served us well on mountain trails and city streets. We've worn the treads off the soles. Time for new ones....
There's nothing like having local guides. Folks who know can lead you to the best Croissants and Iced Coffee at the amazing Farmers Market in Bloomington IN then stop at Rasta Pops to try some delectable gourmet popsicles, before leading you through a delightful...
Sunny Day and her person, Verna have chosen as their adventure this summer, camp hosting in Indiana's Yellowwood Forest. We chose an overnight stay here expressly for the purpose of spending time with the two, and it was most delightful to sit, share wine, talk T@B,...
It was a good day at Sugarcreek. We brunched at Wall House, browsed and lunched at Lehman's, enjoyed iced coffee and a little ice cream at New Grounds Cafe then visited with friends and learned even more about the 400 at nüCamp. Then it was time to ramble. The...
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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“Build it and they will come.” It's the theme of the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams which we watched shortly after our teenaged son read W.P. Kinsella's novel, Shoeless Joe. Through the years we've rewatched this film quite a few times fascinated with the historical...
Effigy Mounds Video The 10:30AM Ranger led Fire Point Hike at Effigy Mounds National Monument near Harper's Ferry, Iowa was well worth the effort to leave our campsite early this morning. Located adjacent to Iowa's section of the Great River Road overlooking the...
Together we’ve crossed the Mississippi River countless times via bridges. A few years ago at Lake Itasca we did it across stepping stones. Today Karen did it on a stand up paddle board! Ever since our first experience trying a stand up paddle board in Wisconsin, Karen...