Tales from the start of our road trip adventure Welcome to those who have recently signed up to receive email notifications to follow our road trip adventure! I hope to generate posts every couple of weeks, but it could be more or less depending on what is going on! When Mark and I envisioned this road trip, one of our main goals is to really BE in a place. Experience it. Relax. Talk to Locals. Explore off the beaten path….
How many miles can we cover with $680 in a Winnebago Revel?
Mark and I will use this blog space to document our tour of the United States in our converted van, Hank. Our plan is to backpack in several U.S. National Parks while checking off as many ‘Diners, Drive Ins and Dives’ as our stomachs can handle!
Affectionately known as ‘Bob and Dave’s Epic Adventure’ Michigan’s High Country Pathway is a series of connected trails that claims to provide a ‘near-wilderness experience’. The trail passes through diverse forests including pine and hardwoods interspersed with clear-cut (logging) areas, meadows and dense-cover wetlands that look like they came straight out of Avatar. For those who know Michigan geography, the trail is close to Gaylord and in the heart of Michigan’s Elk population. Several members of our group saw elk,…
Admittedly, I hadn’t heard of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore until we moved to Michigan; what a shame that this gem is not more widely known! It’s a beautiful park on the northern shore of Michigan along the Lake Superior coastline. We spent a week in July 2020 backpacking 42 miles of the North Country Trail while enjoying the beautiful views! Here is a bit about our trip and a how you can plan your own adventure to this magical place….
Here’s a quick look at our new 2021 Winnebago Revel, otherwise known as Hank!
Tales from our maiden backpacking voyage to Fife Lake, Michigan We completed a Beginning Backpacking class in September; however, because practicing isn’t easy in Michigan winter months, we essentially became Backpack Gear Collectors! Thanks to some good friends and an easy loop trail, our first trip was a resounding success! Fife Lake is near Cadillac, Michigan and the loop is part of the North Country Trail. A map of the loop can be found here. Our backpacking adventure started at…
Did you know that you can explore pyramids right here in North America? The ancient holy city of Teotihuacán is located about an hour north of Mexico City and is well worth the visit!