Bonjour et Bienvenue au Québec! We are making our way to the final few stops on this epic road trip. I thought I’d share a few short stories (histoires) from the road as we head from Toronto to Montréal, Magog, and back to the USA. It’s great to re-immerse myself […]
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Road Trip 2019: Big Chute Marine Railway
The Trent-Severn Waterway runs for 386 km across southern Ontario. It connecs the Bay of Quinte in Lake Ontario with Georgian Bay in Lake Huron. Parks Canada operates the waterway that runs through the heart of Ontario’s “cottage country”, making it a very popular stop for cruisers. Indeed, we saw […]
Read MoreCrossing the Border into Canada: What You Need to Know
Anytime you have a trip like this, there will be periods where things are a little boring. Unless you like looking at mile after mile of corn fields, there is not much to report on between my stopover in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis. To spare you the monotony, here are […]
Read MoreRoad Trip 2019: Norman, Oklahoma Stopover
I’m back in the 405, yeah Toby Keith It’s always great to go back to your old stomping grounds and this time was no different. After being on the road for three days, I was looking forward to a few days out of the truck and catching up with friends […]
Read MorePalo Duro Canyon: The Grand Canyon of Texas
Amarillo by morning, Amarillo’s on my mind George Strait Palo Duro Canyon has been on my bucket list ever since I lived in Norman. Moving to Arizona and exploring the southwest only fueled my desire to visit even more. This trip, I finally decided that I would make the trip […]
Read MoreBandera Volcano: New Mexico’s Land of Fire and Ice
Now I don’t knowI don’t knowI don’t know where I’m a gonna goWhen the volcano blow. Jimmy Buffett Set on top of the Continental Divide outside of Grants, New Mexico at an elevation of 8,000 feet, the Bandera Volcano is a fantastic adventure. Cool off, take in the fresh mountain […]
Read MorePuerto Peñasco, Sonora: A Special Beginning to My 2019 Road Trip
I need a little time to vegetate my mind, escape from my reality. Just Mexico, tequila, and me. Alan Jackson, in his 2015 song Mexico, Tequila and Me There’s something truly special about the start of a road trip. The fresh air, the open road, and that sense of freedom. […]
Read More7 (Not-So) Obscure Things You May or May Not Know About Arizona
When you think of Arizona, you probably think of endless sunshine, beautifully mild winters, the Sonoran Desert, outdoor living, the Grand Canyon, and much more. While that is true, there is so much more to Arizona than that. Let’s take a look at some obscure facts about Arizona that are […]
Read MoreA Shrimp and Tequila Expedition to Los Algodones, Mexico
Tucked away in the far northeast corner of Baja California sits the small, dusty border town of Los Algodones, Mexico. I know, you’re probably thinking what’s the big deal with a tiny hole-in-the-wall Mexican border town. Los Algodones has a very unique distinction that makes it unlike anywhere else in […]
Read MoreQuitobaquito Oasis: Feet Away But Worlds Apart
Quitobaquito Springs sits nestled deep in the backcountry of Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The Quitobaquito oasis is one of the only natural oases in the Sonoran Desert. When you first arrive, your first impression will be that it doesn’t feel like you’re in the backcountry. There is a […]
Read MoreEclipse Side Trip: Exploring the Oregon Coast
The day after the 2017 solar eclipse, we did not want to have to sit in traffic on the I-5 driving back to San Francisco. Instead, we decided to head out and explore the Oregon Coast for the day. Our original plan was to drive to Newport, turn north, and […]
Read MoreTotal Solar Eclipse in Oregon
Seeing the total solar eclipse in Oregon this past week was one of the coolest things I’ve experienced in a long time. I had seen several total lunar eclipses in the past. They were nothing I could appreciate as much as the total solar eclipse. I felt quite lucky that […]
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