Exploring the American Landscape From Our Airstream
Architecture and human creations
I haven’t blogged in a while, but even though we are at home in the Florida Panhandle we are still busy. Much of that activity is supremely boring and not blog-worthy — think appointments for maintaining the truck and various parts of our bodies. But we surprised ourselves by starting to tackle a few house … Read more
We had two goals for our travels in the summer of 2022: get away from the heat and humidity of Florida, and explore a part of the country that was new to us. How did we do? So-so. Heading north from Florida in mid-June, we encountered a massive heat wave that kept us roasting in … Read more
Our very brief stop in Asheville was focused on arts, crafts, and the downtown core of the city. This was our last stop of the summer with urban amenities like Whole Foods and a walkable historic downtown, so we tried to take full advantage of the opportunities. Quick Montage of Asheville The arts scene in … Read more
Our stop in West Virginia included a fun milestone: we visited our 100th National Park Service unit! NPS units include more than just parks — they include historic sites, monuments, battlefields, and more — but in this case our 100th was also America’s newest national park: the New River Gorge. But first, let’s review how … Read more
We finished our five-week exploration of Michigan with a stay in southeast Michigan near Ann Arbor, where we rode out the always-busy Labor Day weekend. Southeast Michigan, which includes both Detroit and Ann Arbor, is the most populous area of the state and has both the amenities and the traffic to prove it. University of … Read more