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2008 West–35th Anniversary

Omaha and North

Omaha and North

Camped last night at Wilson Island State Park on the western border of Iowa. For yet another night we set up camp in a light rain and broke camp in the mist. This was our most primitive camp yet. We had pit toilets! But $11 a night is not bad. In Omaha, Nebraska, then...

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Devonian Fossils and Amana Mill

Devonian Fossils and Amana Mill

Devonian Fossil Gorge Park Video Amana Colonies Park Video We camped last night near the Coralville Dam. During the 1993 Flood the water spilled over the dam in such proportion that it scoured away all the topsoil and some of the limestone bedrock downstream from the...

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Herbert Hoover Birthplace

Herbert Hoover Birthplace

Biography Video Park Ranger Home Tour Our first stop of interest in Iowa was the Herbert Hoover Birthplace, Presidential Library, and Museum. Herbert Clark Hoover was born here near West Branch, east of Iowa City, Iowa in 1874. At the age of eleven, having been...

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Nauvoo and the Mormons

Nauvoo and the Mormons

Spent the morning in Nauvoo, home of the first fully functional Mormon Temple, learning more about the history of the LDS Church there. Karen's great great grandfather joined the church in the 1840s and lived among them in Nauvoo and made his living as a cooper during...

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Lincoln’s Springfield

Lincoln’s Springfield

Although we knew that the remnants of Hurricane Gustav were headed our way and arranged our camp for minimal mess breaking camp in the rain,  it was still a messy affair. We had to return to the laundry room to dry our bedding before heading out. The rain...

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Back at the Illinois Visitor's Center, the attendant told us that if there was just one thing to see in Illinois it was the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield so that's where we went. It was wonderful. We stayed until the museum closed then did some...

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Cincinnati to Carlock

Cincinnati to Carlock

We broke camp in Winton Woods and headed for the Indiana border. Once we crossed the border we decided to get off the interstate. Our route took us through Columbus, Indiana, which is known for its excellence in mid-century modern architecture. At the Columbus Area...

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From B&B to Camping at Winton

From B&B to Camping at Winton

Our original intention was to leave Cincinnati this morning but we couldn't resist the invitation to join the family picnic at Steve's cousin's house this afternoon. So after a wonderful steak & eggs breakfast (a September 1st tradition for us) with our B&B...

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FDR’s Little White House

FDR’s Little White House

We started the day with a visit to FDR's Little White House and the Therapeutic Pools in Warm Springs, Georgia. We were struck by how unassuming the little house was. We had the privilege of meeting a delightful woman who had known FDR in her youth and had called him...

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On the Road!!!

On the Road!!!

After a trip to Publix to restock CJ's pantry for the semester and to get a few provisions for our trip, the three of us - Steve, Karen, and Boo - left Tampa. Our first stop was a visit with Karen's parents in Zephyrills. They will celebrate their 59th Anniversary on...

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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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Arctic Circle Ceremony

Arctic Circle Ceremony

After a few days of exploration in the realm of the Arctic Circle, we aboard the Jewel of the Seas celebrated with a Blue Nose Ceremony and will receive Arctic Crossing Certificates!

Magerøya Island

Magerøya Island

We made it to the Top of the World, or at least the northernmost land mass in Europe, Magerøya Island. On our coach tour we learned much about the natural history and the cultures of this starkly beautiful place.