Our comments will give you an overview of the
destination. We will list any pertinent information regarding clothes, shoes,
walking conditions, fees and other information to assist you. If we don't
specify, plan on casual clothing and comfortable footwear. If you want
additional information on any destination, e-mail us and we will
elaborate. Please remember that these comments are our opinions. Be sure to take
advantage of the destination's Web site, published information and the opinions of others.
Frequently Visited
Destinations
(Updated after we revisit the area or event)
(Alphabetical)
INDIANA
Crawford County
Harrison County
Perry County
Spencer County
Washington County
Higgins Lake (MI) Area
A GREAT
DESTINATION, especially for families
HitchHiker International Rallies and Tours
Many HitchHiker event postings are included
with other destinations.
Woodward Dream Cruise MICHIGAN - Detroit's Northern Suburbs
Owners of 30,000 classic, muscle and customized
vehicles display their 'pride' and 'joys' at this one-day event.
Other
Destinations
(Chronological)
* * * * * OUR 2018 FALL TRIP > > > DESTINATION MAINE
and POINTS ALONG THE WAY * * * * *
We were on the road for FIVE WEEKS, ending at our son's home in
Southern Indiana.
The links below are in the order we visited the
destinations.
Use the PRIOR DESTINATIONS link at the left to return to this
page.
Then, click on the Temporary Link at the top
left
of the page to visit another Fall Trip destination.
Corning Museum of Glass - 2018 - Corning, NY
The museum is dedicated to the art, history and science of glass. This was our second visit to Corning, NY. One of Fred's grandfathers
worked at Corning Glass. Fred remembers making many visits to relatives in
the area as a child. One of his mother's cousins had a business well known
in the area for beautiful hand cut glassware.
The Mount Washington Cog Railway -
New Hampshire - 2018
The world's first mountain-climbing cog
railway. The engine pushed the passenger cars to
the highest summit in the northeastern
United States, 6,288 feet.
Boothbay, Maine -
2018 Our third trip to Maine
confirmed it is still a special place for us. Eating on the dock
in September was a
little cooler than other times we were in Maine but it was still enjoyable.
We watched the boat
activity, visited the aquarium, and drove around the area.
Kennebunkport,
Maine - 2018
This was our first visit to Kennebunkport. We took a day to explore
the area. The lady in the visitor center
gave us a routing to follow so we could enjoy the waterfronts, St. Ann's Church, and
a peek at The Bush's compound on Walker's Point.
Old Orchard
Beach, Maine -2018
It's one of the oldest seashore resorts in Maine, we wanted to see
it. The downtown
offers entertainment activities including an amusement park and
arcades during the summer season. We found some beautiful views of the ocean
when we looked around outside of town.
Statue of
Liberty and Ellis Island - 2018
In additional to our ferry tour, we purchased a
reserved Pedestal/Museum Pass. This allowed us to visit the exhibits and
original torch and to go to the observation level at the top of the pedestal
to view the statue's interior. We also visited the Ellis Island Immigration
Museum.
Gettysburg National Military Park and
Museum - 2018 We began
our day at the Visitor Center where we watched the film, A New Birth of
Freedom, the Cyclorama painting and museum. We then drove the roads
through the battle fields.
Flight 93
National Memorial - 2018 Our nation's memorial to the
40 passengers and crew of
Flight 93. We visited the Visitor Center, a Memorial Grove, Memorial
Plaza, Wall of Names, Debris Field, Bolder and Tower of Voices.
Corvette
Museum, Bowling Green, KY - 2018
There are 80 Corvettes on display,
some of the rarest, fastest and most historic examples
of the iconic cars. We saw all eight of the cars that fell into the 2014
sinkhole.
Along The Road Photos - 2018
Photographs of scenery, bridges,
campsites, interesting
buildings and vehicles we saw on this trip.
The bright red, custom made, Detroit Diesel Hot Rod we happened on along the
route to Mt Washington is beautiful.
* * * * *
Late 2016 and 2017 - late 2016 was reserved
for Mary Lou's right knee replacement and 2017 travel was limited by
continual truck repairs. We did travel to group outings in Western Michigan
in 2017.
Tall Ships - 2016 We saw the Tall Ships in
Bay City, MI in July, 2016. Our campsite was about four miles from our
viewing location for the ship's arrival and eight miles from where they docked in the Saginaw River. We
were able to drive and park conveniently for our sail on the Appledore IV.
We were shuttled from the off-site parking lot to and from the city park
where the Tall Ship were docked.
North Coast Gulf of Mexico - 2015 (2 of 2) > Florida
Visiting the panhandle of Florida was a first
for us. We were familiar with most of the rest of the state ... but ... not
the panhandle. Our purpose in visiting this part of Florida was to see the
shore and water of the Gulf.
North Coast Gulf of Mexico - 2015 (1 of 2) > Mississippi
and Alabama
Our previous visit to Mississippi and Alabama in 2006
was limited to the north part of the states due to hurricane recovery
efforts near the Gulf of Mexico. Traveling through these two states,
we enjoyed the shoreline. In Alabama, we visited friends in Gulf Shores and
Fort Morgan.
New
Orleans - 2015 This
was our first visit to New Orleans. It was a city we wanted to visit for three
reasons - see the French Quarter, walk through an historic above ground cemetery and eat a biegnet
(French donut).
Louisiana - 2015 Our plan to visit Louisiana in 2006 was delayed due to the devastating
hurricanes. In 2006, the campgrounds were filled with workers helping to restore
services and rebuild homes and businesses. Many areas have recovered and are
thriving, other areas are making progress, some areas will probably never
fully recover. The reality of this was apparent as we traveled this beautiful,
diverse state.
Creole Nature Trail - 2015 The
Creole Nature Trail, part of Louisiana's Outback, is an All-American Road
comprised of more than 180 miles of scenic roads. The Trail takes you through coastal marshlands,
prairies and along 26 miles of natural Gulf beaches.
Natchez Trace Parkway - 2015 The Natchez
Trace began as ancient animal trails. The passage and its parts were called
the Chickasaw Trail, Path to the Choctaw Nations, Boatman's Trail, Natchez
Road, Nashville Road, Mail Road. It acquired the name "Natchez Trace"
sometime after its heavy use dwindled in the 1820's. The most famous
period for this trail was from 1790 to 1820. (We spent ten days on the Trace
- we travel slow and took a couple rainy days off.)
2012 thru 2014 - We did not travel to major
destinations during this time. Our travels were limited to rallies in the State of Michigan
due to Fred's hip pain. His successful hip surgery in
September, 2014, opened the door for us to begin traveling in 2015.
Big Bone Lick State Park and Rabbit Hash, Kentucky - 2011
Big Bone Lick SP is known for the Pleistocene
Megafauna Fossils found there - the extraordinarily large bones (mammoth and
mastodon) found in the swamps around the salt lick. The Rabbit Hash
Historical District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on
December 4, 2003. It includes 330 acres, 12 buildings, 6 structures and 3
objects.
General Jackson Showboat - 2011
This 300' paddlewheel showboat is docked in Nashville,
TN on the Cumberland River. The showboat cruises to downtown Nashville and
back. This was the second time we enjoyed a lunch cruise on the General
Jackson.
Florida Winter Tour - 2011
Please join us as we travel to Florida for our first
extended stay during winter. We plan to tour areas of state we have not
previously visited.
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation - 2011
This page is a short tour of where
we stayed for a month in Florida.
Rodeo at Big Cypress - 2011
The rodeo complex is a
large facility. It was a fun evening of entertainment.
Keys & Key West - 2011
Join us as we travel to Key
West - another 'first visit' for us.
Billie Swamp Safari - 2011
We enjoyed a full day here
at one of the attractions on Big Cypress Reservation.
We took three airboat rides and rode the swamp buggy twice. It was a totally
fun day.
Everglades City - 2011 One day was spent at Everglades
City. A long way to go for lunch but we were there to visit the Florida
Everglades National Park. And, see alligators. During our travels, we found
the 'smallest' post office in the United States.
AH-TAH-THI-KI Museum - 2011
The museum is located on the Big Cypress Reservation. Its slogan is
"A Place to Learn. A place to Remember." It is a very informative attraction
filled with Seminole and South Florida history.
Weeki Wachee Springs - 2011
Do you believe in Mermaids? We saw them here. It was a underwater ballet
performed by mermaids. A short river tour on a pontoon boat was also
available.
The Zephyrhills Area - 2011 We were in Zephyrhills to visit friends.
While were there they gave us a tour of the area. We have captured what we
saw including the launch of Discovery and Airstream travel trailer 'planted'
in the ground.
Join us
On the Road to Michigan as we leave the sunny south for the wintery
north.
CRUISE to
George Town, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico - 2011
We took our first cruise the end of January. Our visit to George Town, Grand
Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico were very enjoyable.
We shared the cruise with Michelle, Steve, Ashlyn and Lily. Use this page to
reach the links for commentary and photographs from each day of our cruise.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum - 2010
is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We visited the museum while we
were visiting friends in the area.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula -
Our Visit - 2010 This
page includes information about our travels and several destinations. We were
in the UP primarily to attend the Michigan Good Sam Summer Samboree in
Escanaba. While in the UP, we toured Escanaba, Peninsula Point,
Indian Lake, a parade in Manistique and other points that
interested us. Follow the links below for some of the other activities and
destinations during our time in the U.P.
Big Spring (Kitch-iti-kipi) - 2010
The Big Spring is located 10 mile northwest of
Manistique, MI in Palms Book State Park. Using a manually propelled cable controlled observation
raft, visitors are guided to vantage points overlooking fascinating
underwater features and fantasies.
Escanaba, MI - 2010 We
were in the UP primarily to attend the Michigan Good Sam Summer Samboree in
Escanaba. While in Escanaba we visited Ludington
Park - the Delta County Historical Museum, Sand Point Lighthouse and
Boat House were worth the time. We also attended a concert by the Escanaba
City Band.
Hoegh Pet Casket Company - 2010
The company was established in 1969. It is the world's
largest manufacturer of pet caskets and has the only model pet cemetery in
the world. It is located in Gladstone, Michigan.
Bay de Noc Lure Company - 2010
Located
in Gladstone, Michigan, this family owned fishing lure company still makes
their lures almost 100% by hand.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting - 2009
The Illinois Renegades Cowboy Mounted Shooting Club
held a competition at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
On The Road Miscellaneous - Spring 2009 This page includes comments and photographs that are not specific to any
destinations we visited during our 2,600 mile Spring, 2009 trip from Delaware to
our home. The first part of our trip can be seem on our Pennsylvania page
below.
Dixie Stampede - 2009
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is
billed as the 'Best Value in the Smokies'. Their one-price ticket includes
admission, the Carriage Room show, a fabulous four-curse feast and a full
scale arena spectacular.
Cowpens National Battlefield - 2009
The site of one of only a few successful double envelopments in history.
This battle is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the
American Revolution.
Kings Mountain National Military Park - 2009
For many years the federal government
remained largely indifferent to the significance of this battle site. Only
through the efforts of many people and organizations did it get the
recognition it deserved.
Hendrick Motorsports and Lowe's Motor Speedway - 2009
If you are a NASCAR fan, this is
the area to visit. Near Charlotte, South Carolina you will find many of the
team headquarters and shops.
New River Gorge National River - 2009
Contrary to its name, it is
believed to be one of the oldest rivers in North America. The New River is
in West Virginia.
Monticello - 2009
Thomas Jefferson's home is located near Charlottesville, VA.
In 1768 Jefferson began leveling the Monticello mountaintop for a
house. Thus began a 40-year period of design, construction and remodeling to
create his "essay in architecture".
Hagley Museum - 2009
Located on 235 acres along the
banks of the Brandywine River, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works
founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802.
Pennsylvania
- 2009 We
had three stops planned in advance in Pennsylvania. - meeting an Army buddy,
lunch with the author who helped us with our Web site and to pick up a
utility trailer we purchased on the Internet. In addition, we visited
the City of Hershey - Chocolate Town USA.
Pacific Northwest - 2008
This link will display details and links to
the various pages about states and attractions we visited on our travels from
August through October 2008. (Indivudual links below also connect you to the
pages on this summary page.)
On the road from CO to MI - 2008
We enjoyed our drive through Colorado. It is
a very scenic state. We were able to connect with some friends on our way
through which added to our enjoyment.
The Eisenhower Center - 2008
The center
consists of five buildings - a visitors center, his boyhood home, a museum, his
Presidential library and Place of Meditation.
Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum - 2008
Walter was three years old when his locomotive-engineer father
and Missouri-born mother moved the family to Ellis, Kansas in 1878. The museum gives details of how he went from his career in the railroad field
to chairman of the board of the Chrysler Corporation.
On the road in UT - 2008 We
enjoyed our time in Utah. It included visits to three national parks - Zion,
Bryce Canyon and Arches.
Arches National Park - 2008
On April 12, 1929, President Herbert Hoover
signed the legislation creating Arches National Monument, to protect the more
than 2,000 arches, spires, balanced rocks, and other sandstone formations. On
November 12,1971, congress changed the status of Arches to a National Park.
Bryce Canyon National Park - 2008
The 55 square mile park is best know for the
beautiful rock spires and the dark night sky. An American Indian
name for the area translates as 'red rocks standing like men in a bowl-shaped
canyon.'
Zion National Park - 2008
Covering 229 square miles, it is Utah's oldest National Park. The
name "Zion" meaning "place of refuge" was given to the
canyon by Mormon Pioneers. Unlike some other national parks where you are at the
canyon rim looking down, in Zion, you are on the floor of the canyon looking
up.
On the road in Nevada - 2008
After leaving the Reno area, we drove 470 miles diagonally across Nevada.
We saw an Army munitions area, mountains, the town of Rachel, and other
sights. It is during this time that we experienced a tire failure.
On the road in Northern California - 2008
Our drive included Del Norte County,
Crescent City and the Newton B. Drury Parkway on the road to Zion National
Park.
Redwood National and State Parks - 2008
We toured the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State
Park, Stout Memorial Grove and Walker Road.
Crater Lake National Park - 2008
Crater
Lake
National Park, established in 1902, protects the deepest lake (1,943 feet) in the
United States preserving it for generations to come.
On the road along the Oregon coast (Page 1 of 4) - 2008
On the road along the Oregon coast (Page 2 of 4) - 2008
On the road along the Oregon coast (Page 3 of 4) - 2008
On the road along the Oregon coast (Page 4 of 4) - 2008
The Oregon coast was beautiful and many
attractions were nearby. In the north sandy beaches and huge rocks share the
shore, farther south the sand dunes are predominate but the water is always
rough. The State of Oregon provides many pull-offs, view points, waysides and
state parks where the public can enjoy the views. Most of them are free of
charge. We enjoyed the Oregon coast for fifteen days.
Tillamook Air Museum - 2008
To us, the main point-of-interest was not
the contents of the buildings. It was the history of the huge World War II
blimp hanger. One of two built at Tillamook. It was the first of 17 wooden
blimp hangars built along the U.S. coastlines
during WWII.
Columbia River Maritime Museum - 2008
The museum presented Columbia River and
Pacific Ocean maritime history through artifacts, fishing vessels, ship
models, paintings, photographs and interactive exhibits.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - 2008
On May 18, 1980 at 8:32a.m., a massive explosion blew the top
1,313 feet and much of the bulging north face of Mount St. Helen away. It shot
of dense
plume of smoke and ash 80,000 feet into the air and released a mile-wide
avalanche.
Mount Rainier National Park - 2008
Mount Rainier in Washington is 14,411 feet
at its crest. We entered the National Park at an elevation of 2,023 feet. The
visitors center on the south side of the mountain is at 5,400 feet.
Seattle, Washington - 2008
During our two days in Seattle we enjoyed a
cruise of Elliott Bay, the Space Needle and a ride on the Monorail to
downtown including Pike Market.
On the road in WA - 2008
The ride in Washington was beautiful. Hood
Park, Ice Harbor Lock and Dam,
Sacajawea State Park and our visits
with family and friends added to the enjoyment. Later we visited Westport,
Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.
On the road in ID and OR - 2008
Travel with us as we drive through Idaho and
Oregon - see Idaho Falls, Palisades Reservoir, Sumpter Valley Dredge and the Geiser Grand Hotel
through our lens.
Hells Canyon and Hells Canyon Dam
Hells Canyon is the deepest river-carved gorge in North America -- almost
8,000 feet at its deepest. Hells Canyon Dam was the last of three constructed in
Hells Canyon by Idaho Power. It was put into full power production in 1968.
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - 2008
The story of the Oregon Trail is presented
using realistic exhibits.
Craters of the Moon National Monument - 2008
At first glance, this unearthly landscape appears like some bizarre alien
world. The stark lava features led early travelers to compare the area to the
moon's surface.
Experimental Breeder Reactor 1 - 2008
The EBR-1 was a breeder reactor because it "bred" more plutonium-239 atoms than
the uranium atoms it consumed. It is a National Historic Landmark.
On the road in SD and WY - 2008
Ride with us on our route through South
Dakota and Wyoming including our visit to the Irma Hotel
Grand Teton National Park - 2008
See our experience in the Teton Range -
including several views of Grand Teton and our ride on the River Road.
Yellowstone National Park - 2008
Travel with us to the many geysers and other attractions in this beautiful
national park.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center - 2008
The center, located in Cody, WY, is organized
into five sections (museums) - Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indian Museum,
Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Cody Firearms Museum and the Draper Museum of
Natural History.
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial - 2008
The Shrine of Democracy located near
Keystone, South Dakota
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - 2008
THE gathering place for thousands of
motorcycles of all kinds is Sturgis, South Dakota.
Pipestone National Monument - 2008
Within this park are the pipestone quarries where the red stone used by
American Indians to make ceremonial pipes is found.
Fayette Historic State Park - 2008
The town is nicely restored. Shipments of 229,288 tons of iron
were made from Fayette.
On the road in MI-WI-MN 2008
Our drive through Michigan, Wisconsin and
Minnesota
Kentucky State Samboree 2008
Our first Good Sam Samboree outside of
Michigan
Missouri - 2007 Harry
S. Truman Presidential Museum and Library, Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site,
Shepard of the Hills Fish Hatchery, Table Rock Dam
Arkansas - 2007
Eureka Springs: The Great Passion Play, Christ of the Ozarks, Thorncrown
Chapel and Inspiration Point, plus the Wal-Mart Visitor Center in
Bentonville
Branson 2007 - Shows
This page includes only the
shows we saw as part of a tour with Hitchhikers of America International.Maritime Provinces - 2007
This page includes our travels to and from
Maine, including Lake Placid in New York, Whiteface Mountain in New York, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in
Vermont and Maine revisited. Then, on to the Maritime Provinces on a 14-day
HitchHiker International Tour. After the tour, we visited Marconi National
Historic Site of Canada, The Miners' Museum, Alexander Graham Bell National
Historic Site of Canada, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historical
Site of Canada and the Louisbourg Lighthouse before heading home.
Marshall MI - 2006 and 2007 We
added to our Marshall, MI page while at the May, 2007 Good Sam Samboree
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama - 2006
The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens,
Vicksburg National Military Park, Museum of Coca-Cola History and Memorabilia
and The Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
New Mexico - 2006 Carlsbad
Caverns National Park and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
California - 2006 Calico
Ghost Town, Dry Lake Bed camping, our visit with Mary Lou's cousins and on the
road
Las Vegas - 2006 NEVADA
Hoover Dam - 2006 is
in
both ARIZONA and NEVADA
Grand Canyon National Park - 2006 South
Rim in ARIZONA
Arizona - 2006 (Eastbound) Quartzsite-Desert
Camping, Commemorative Air Force - Arizona Wing, the Casa Grande Ruins National
Monument and the Saguaro (Cactus) National Park-West
Arizona - 2006 (Westbound) Petrified
Forest National Monument/Painted Desert, Sedona - (Oak Creek Canyon and Red
Rock Loop Road), Montezuma Castle National Monument and the Williams, AZ
area.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - 2006
NEW MEXICO - HitchHikers of America Tour Events (including: Acoma Pueblo
and Old Town Albuquerque) and Our Experiences at the Balloon Fiesta
Texas - 2006 Cross
of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Palo Duro Canyon State Park. the Panhandle-Plains
Historical Museum, Hueco Tanks State Historic Site and the Quadalupe Mountains
National Park.
Elk City Museum Complex - 2006
OKLAHOMA - Route 66 Museum, Old Town Museum,
Farm and Ranch Museum
Shawnee, OK - 2006 Santa
Fe Depot Museum and the 2006 HitchHiker
International RV Rally
Oklahoma City, OK - Fall 2006 Downtown
Oklahoma City, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and the Oklahoma City
National Memorial
Marshall MI - 2006 Some
of the sights around the area while at a Good Sam Samboree in May, 2006
Alaska - 2005 We
were in Alaska for 57 days. Our total journey covered
12, 591 miles in 103 days. This link leads to links to our journal,
photographs and all information gathered on our Alaskan Adventure.
Badlands National Park - 2005
SOUTH DAKOTA - Badlands National Park and
Prairie Homestead
National Parks of Canada - 2005
Jasper and Banff National Parks
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - 2005
MONTANA
Iowa - 2004 Specific
destinations and points along the way
Amana Colonies - 2004 AMANA,
IA - including HitchHiker RV Rally
Wisconsin - 2004 Various
scenic points along the way - See below for specific destinations visited
during our 2004 trip.
The House On The Rock - 2004
SPRING GREEN, WI
Wisconsin Dells - 2004 WISCONSIN
DELLS, WI
Upper
Boat Trip, Lower Duck Trip
Circus World Museum - 2004
BARABOO, WI
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame - 2004
HAYWARD, WI
Marengo Cave National Landmark - 2004
MARENGO, IN
Homestead National Monument of America - 2003
BEATRICE, NE
Kansas - Fall 2003
CHANUTE, KS and NuWa Factory tours,
HitchHiker RV Rally
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center - 2003
HUTCHINSON, KS
New England - Fall 2003 CT,
MA, ME, NH, PA, RI and VT
Great North American RV Rally - 2003
LOUISVILLE, KY
Churchill Downs - 2003
LOUISVILLE, KY
Southwest Michigan - 2003
SOUTHWEST
MICHIGAN ( South Haven, St. Joseph, Michigan Maritime Museum )
Allegan, MI 2003
CITY, The Old Jail Museum, Fairgrounds
Lincoln's Boyhood Home-2003
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
Nashville, TN 2002
CITY, Grand Ole Opry, Historic Homes, HitchHiker RV Rally
Trip - July, 2002
HIGGINS LAKE, MACKINAW CITY AREA (EAST)
Air & Space Museum - 2002
WAPAKONETA, OH
Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Tippecanoe 2001
INDIANAPOLIS,
IN
Tippecanoe Battlefield
Indy, 2000
Indianapolis Motor Speedway - INDIANA
Vacation 2000
Land Between The Lakes - KY/TN
Vacation 1999
KANSAS/MISSOURI/INDIANA
Vacation 1998
WESTERN
SHORE OF MICHIGAN
Vacation 1997
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