Visiting Family and Friends in Naperville, IL Illinois June 2025 Our Home Away From Home April 9, 2025 386 mi ~ 7 hrs Following an enjoyable few weeks with family in chilly Naperville, IL, we headed eastbound just after 8 am Central Time (CT). Just an hour later, we experienced hardly any traffic around Chicago, […]
Visiting Family and Friends in Naperville, IL Read More »
A Memorable Visit to Independence, OHConcluding Our Spring 2025 Travels Ohio June 2025 Driving to Independence, OH June 11, 2025 252 mi ~ 4.5 hrs Shortly before 11 am, we were packed again and ready to drive to Independence, OH. We had a smooth drive with beautiful, sunny weather, crossing two state lines: Pennsylvania and
Our Stay in Independence, OH Read More »
The Farm & Home of the 20th U.S. President, James Garfield Ohio June 2025 A Presidential Stop in Mentor, Ohio A visit to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site was also on our to-do list. Once, this site in Mentor, OH, was the farm and home of James A. Garfield, the 20th U.S. President.
The Farm & Home of the 20th U.S. President, James Garfield Read More »
Faith, Family, and the Fight for FreedomJohn Brown’s Akron Years Ohio June 2025 Faith, Family, & the Fight for Freedom in Akron, OH June 15, 2025 0.05 mi 1 min 77 °F Another historically interesting stop in Akron was the home where John Brown lived with his family from 1844 to 1854. During this time,
John Brown’s Years in Akron, OH Read More »
Our Visit to Akron, OH Ohio June 2025 A Visit to Akron’s Ohio and Erie Canal Locks June 15, 2025 0.57 mi 17 min 77 °F We drove downtown to see Locks 3 and 4 of the Ohio and Erie Canal, a vital waterway that connected Lake Erie in Cleveland to the Ohio River in
Our Visit to Akron, OH Read More »
Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Day 3 Ohio The Ledges Trail, A Farewell to Cuyahoga Valley Our last hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park was on The Ledges Trail, a 1.8-mile loop, within the Virginia Kendall Park Historic District. Cuyahoga Valley was only federally protected 50 years ago, initially as a National Recreation Area for
Cuyahoga Valley NP, OH – Day 3 Read More »
Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Day 2 Ohio Boston Mill, From Canal Town to NP Gateway We parked in the village of Boston Mill, conveniently located near the Boston Mill Visitor Center, for our hike to Brandywine Falls. Boston’s history is deeply connected with the Ohio & Erie Canal, along which it developed in the
Cuyahoga Valley NP, OH – Day 2 Read More »
Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Day 1 Ohio All Aboard! Discovering Cuyahoga Valley by Rail Our first impression of Cuyahoga Valley National Park was a unique experience, different from our visits to other National Parks. Instead of driving or hiking through a National Park, we boarded the magnificent Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train for a
Cuyahoga Valley NP, OH – Day 1 Read More »
Our Stay in New Grand Chain, IL Illinois May 2024 Driving from Ellington, MO to New Grand Chain, IL May 22, 2025 xx mi ~ 6.5 hrs Walk New Grand Chain, IL May 23, 2024 2.55 mi 0:50:18 hrs 72 °F Morning Walk in New Grand Chain (no images) Grocery Shopping May 24, 2024 0.20
Our Stay in New Grand Chain, IL Read More »
Exploring the Best of the Shawnee National Forest Illinois May 2024 Discovering Shawnee Nature’s Gems Our journey through Shawnee National Forest was an unexpected discovery of Southern Illinois’ hidden gems. While living in Illinois near Chicago, we never knew that this part of the state was so beautiful! Each stop offered a new perspective. Getting
Exploring the Best of the Shawnee Wilderness Read More »
