This 8 day Greece Itinerary takes you to Athens, Milos and Santorini. Great for a first time to Greece trip. You will experience the Greek culture, history and beauty.
Hike Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska is an out of the way place for hiking but I think it is worth the extra effort to seek it out. Driving I-80 through Nebraska can be a bit of a stretch and as often as I travel from Iowa to see my son in Colorado, I look…
Fun at Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fort Myers Beach is a fun place to place to hang out for a few days. There are lots of things to do and this white sandy beach is beautiful.
Sanibel & Captiva Island, Florida
Sanibel & Captiva Island, Florida have great beaches with lots of shells and there’s a good chance you will see some dolphins!
Lovers Key Beach at Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Lovers Key Beach in Florida is a great spot near Fort Myers Beach. This 2.5 mile white sand beach is a perfect places to spend the day.
Ahhhh….. Asparagus!
Asparagus season is a great time to try out new asparagus recipes. There’s nothing like growing your own vegetables and serving them up for dinner!
Historic Fort Fisher, North Carolina
Fort Fisher in North Carolina is a historic port near Wilmington. It was a confederate stronghold during the civil war. Uniquely, it is an earthen fort.
Out and About in Downtown Raleigh.
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina is a great place to spend the day. This historical downtown has a good variety of shops, restaurants, and places to see.
Sedona, Arizona, Four Day Hiking Itinerary
Sedona, Arizona is the perfect place to hike and this four-day hiking itinerary will help you pick the perfect trails to fit in your schedule.
Letters From an Iowa Farm Boy in the Army-Part III
Letters from an Iowa farm boy in the Army-Part III follows my Dads time in the Army from 1945-1946. This post is about his time in Korea.
Airport Mesa Loop & Vortex, Sedona, Arizona
Our last hike during our March, 2020 Sedona trip was the Airport Mesa Loop Trail and Airport Vortex. We were excited to hike this as it overlooks Sedona and has some beautiful Vistas. In addition, we were hoping as the sun set it would shine on the rocks and really enhance their color. Information Airport…
Letters From an Iowa Farm Boy in the Army, 1945-1946 Part II
Letters From an Iowa Farm Boy in the Army, Part II are from early 1946 when my Dad wrote home while traveling by ship to Korea.
Climbing Cathedral Rock, Sedona
Cathedral Rock in Sedona is a trail that basically involves climbing up a large rock. This is not an easy thing to do but the views are rewarding.
Letters From an Iowa Farm Boy in the Army, 1945-1946 Part 1
Letters from an Iowa Farm Boy in the Army are letters written home from my Dad during 1945-1946.