The Tour de France bicycle race is the largest and most well-known bike race in the world.  This year was the 106th year. The race started with 176 participants and covered 2,162 miles over the course of three weeks. My family has been interested in the Tour de France for several years. We try to […]

“I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand… Adventure is a state of mind – and spirit.” –American aviator Jacqueline Cochran

Due to some family events and celebrations, I found myself in southwest Michigan for several hours yesterday with nothing to do. Time to look for yarn shops! My drive took me from South Bend, Indiana to Holland, Michigan. I was concerned that the shops along the route might be closed since yarn shops are often […]

“‘Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” —John Mayer

Last week, I wrote about our interesting travel to and from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  I promised to tell you more about our activities while we were there. The 4th of July fell on Thursday this year, so we decided to make a long weekend by also taking Friday off work. Everyone arrived at […]

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” —Roy M. Goodman

My family spent the holiday weekend in a cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We traveled from our respective homes in Nashville, Tennessee, Washington, DC, and northwest Indiana. Some of the drives were easier than others, but our weekend together was great! Leaving from Indiana One of my daughters traveled with me on the trip from northwest […]

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart 82 Years and three days ago – July 2, 1937 – Ameila Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, en route to Howland Island.

When my mother was young, her dad – my grandpa – took the family on a fishing trip to Minnesota. They enjoyed it and returned the following year…and the one after that and…  A tradition was born. When Mom and Dad married, they continued the tradition. They vacationed at the same resort every year. As […]