Thomson to Oakdale

Thomson to Oakdale

This trip we’ve slowed down considerably. In general we’re looking to drive less than three hours between stops and generally stay for three or four days. Today’s the first day of a transition. We’re leaving Thomson Causeway Campground, an Army...
Chowder House Cafe

Chowder House Cafe

The crazy detour, from Illinois to Ohio, for warranty work on our little teardrop camper, has another benefit. We get to enjoy a weekend with family, moochdocking in our son’s driveway, lunch out on a summer’s day with our granddaughters while the parents...
nüCamp Rocks!

nüCamp Rocks!

The two of us left from üCamp on the 20th of last month to begin our 2021 Summer Ramble and over the course of thirty days had had adventures in just three states. From eastern central Ohio we’d traveled and explored parts of Indiana then on to Illinois. At...
Polancic’s

Polancic’s

After our short hike to the top of Starved Rock, we headed into the nearby town of Ottawa, Illinois. After learning that the museum we wanted to visit was closed on Tuesdays, we headed to our real destination, Bill Polancic’s Meats. Independent food emporiums...