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Buc-ee’s: What’s the Deal?

People love Buc-ee's! However, I had never experienced it myself. We finally decided to satisfy our curiosity during a recent road trip and made a pit stop in Leeds, Alabama. So what IS Buc-ee's?  Buc-ee's is a chain of convenience stores that began in Texas in 1982. Like everything in Texas, this store is supersized!… Continue reading Buc-ee’s: What’s the Deal?

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Mammoth Cave Tours

Mammoth Cave National Park is the home of the world's most extensive known cave system. Currently, 426 miles of passages have been mapped. Fortunately, there are a variety of Mammoth Cave tours to experience the cave. 1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 Wait... does this mean I must signup for one of the Mammoth… Continue reading Mammoth Cave Tours

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5 Things to Do at Indiana Dunes Besides Relaxing on the Beach

Indiana Dunes National Park is an interesting place. Here, the struggle between industry and conservation is evident. Look right and left, and you'll see something you typically don't see at a national park. Cooling Tower at a Coal Plant In 1966, the protectionists won. This 15 mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline was designated a… Continue reading 5 Things to Do at Indiana Dunes Besides Relaxing on the Beach

Sylvan Lake with a crowd on the beach
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Safer Travels During COVID-19

Like many people, we changed our travel plans due to coronavirus pandemic. As time passed, we realized that we are in this for the long haul. So, we started thinking about safer travels during COVID-19. Hazelrodt Picnic Area in Custer County, South Dakota In summer 2020, we cancelled our original travel plans, and we took… Continue reading Safer Travels During COVID-19