On past road trips I’ve driven close to Florida, but never had an itch to drive into and around it. The peninsular state has never crept into my imagination, and although once a fan of Disney, and familiar with Will Smith’s ‘Miami,’ I was never hooked. Many Canadians, especially the older ones who no longer […]
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A day in Trinidad, Cuba
This was my first trip to Cuba, so I have no authority in saying that Trinidad is the best city in Cuba to visit, but I can say it is a city full of colours, textures, music and smiles where you can spend your time meandering through the town, wandering into people’s homes, drinking delicious […]
Adventure outside of Custer State Park – Jewel and Wind Cave
It is easy to fill your days with adventure and wonder in Custer State Park, but when you feel like you know the park well enough, venture out. West of the park is Jewel Cave National Monument and I am interested in spending some time wandering underground where it is cool and dark. I arrive […]
The Sacred Devil’s Tower
Seven young girls are playing outside when suddenly, spotting his dinner, a vicious bear starts sprinting towards them. Everyone knows it’s silly to try and outrun a bear! The girls find a rock on which they huddle, praying to the rock’s spirit, asking for protection. The rock does offer it. It grows taller and taller, […]
The purr of Harleys in Deadwood and Sturgis
The famous Western town of Deadwood is nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It’s famous to me because I’m a fan of Deadwood, the TV series. I imagine wooden houses, wooden boardwalks, mud and business owners who swear an awful will populate the town. Wood is no longer the building product of choice, […]
The Great ‘Bighorn Canyon’
On my way east I take route 14 (Alt) and stop in the little town to stock up on some fresh fruit and beer – just the necessities – and as I drive out of the town I notice a sign for a Visitor Centre for the Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area. I stop in. The […]
The Wild West lives on in Cody, Wyoming
I leave Yellowstone through its East Entrance and the highway which changes names 4 times along the route, takes me along the North Fold Shoshone River, by the Buffalo Bill Reservoir and straight into Cody, Wyoming. Apparently Buffalo Bill, who started the town of Wyoming, made it so on purpose – he built the town […]
The Spectacular Grand Teton National Park
On the drive from Bend, OR to Jackson, WY I intend to stop in Boise (Boyz-ee) but as I get closer to the city the highway gets bigger, signs announce this and that turn off, the traffic increases and I realize that I am not at all eager to explore a city. Nature is calling, […]