Cahokia Mounds, in southeastern Illinois, was once a thriving American city…before there was an America. During its peak–about 1100 A.D., the population was larger than London’s at the same time. Until 1800, no other urban area in the United...
Wisconsin Rustic Roads: Take an Old-Fashioned Drive
Raise your hand if you remember–or have heard of–Sunday drives. Families would pile into the car and set out to…well, just drive. Often, there was no particular destination, just a chance to roll down the windows and see the...
Solo Road Trip to Manistique, MI: A Beautiful Bargain
I confess: I was itching to get out again after nearly five months of sheltering-in-place. A solo road trip seemed like a good idea for several reasons: First, solo travel is my jam. Second, one’s own car is the...
Your Road Trip for One: Ready, Set, Drive! (Part 2)
“Road trip!” Magical words, aren’t they? And your road trip for one means you can go, stop, see, and stay as you please. In Part 1, you did the planning and prep work. Now it’s time to pack the...
Road Trip for One? Absolutely! (Part 1: Planning)
Buckle up, Buttercup! A road trip for one might be travel freedom at its finest. YOU set the itinerary, YOU drive when you want, YOU stay at each destination as long as YOU like. Sounds lovely? It is! Jamie...
Getting Ready for Your Road Trip
Updated July 19, 2020. After a long winter, wet spring, and months of sheltering-in-place, it’s time to get ready for your road trip! Where you’re headed isn’t as important as the fact that you’re going. Need some inspiration? The...
5 Road Trip Games for Grown-Ups that Are Really, Truly Fun! REALLY!
Updated July 19, 2020. Road trip games are essential for any car ride lasting more than a few hours. You can discuss your destination and comment on the countryside for only so long. Sooner than later, you’ll need a...
Best Road Trip Apps: More Fun and Less Frustration
Updated July 19, 2020. Forget those bulky paper maps that can’t be refolded. Road trip apps are here! Growing up, I remember my mother, finger on a big map, directing my dad as they attempted to get to a...