Hot Springs,… Finally! And a Special Birthday
Since my 2016 trip to southeastern US, I’ve hoped to visit Hot Springs, Arkansas; however,...
Random Thoughts, Post South Dakota Trip
I’ve lived in Iowa for more than a decade as I write this post. It’s...
Home, Home from the Range
The night’s storm died away, but that Tuesday morning afterwards began still cloudy and was...
A Day in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Memorial Day started partly sunny and cooler after the heavy thunderstorms of the night before....
Oh, the Rocks and the Mountains
Ten years ago, I decided to bypass the Badlands National Park. Bad decision, but fortunately,...
… And We’re Off!
First of all, let me say that the weather was gorgeous! I’d been looking at...
The More Things Change…
A lot has happened since I last posted. Most significantly, my mother passed away in...
Black Hills Revisit
It’s hard to believe that next summer marks the ten year anniversary of my first...
Yosemite on Fire!!
In 2014, I had the thrilling opportunity to drive through the northwestern United States, a...
A Family Fourth,… A Wedding,… and the Outer Limits… Well, Banks
When I visit home, it’s not unusual for me to stick close to the house...