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This is something that we try to do everyday with our lives. When we are working around the home or traveling.

we try to share some of our learnings with you here. We are a husband and wife team, we have always enjoyed the outdoors and going to new places and discovering new things. We both went camping with our families when we were younger and enjoyed the time we spent outdoors and spending time with our family. Thinking back to those days now, they are priceless! Our drive behind our adventures is to sh

ow people that going to the “main” tourist places isn't the only way to enjoy this great country of ours. We have been looking at smaller out of the way places, that are interesting and fun. We also want to show that you can take short “adventures” at a low cost and have a great time. Years ago, we started out camping with a tent and sleeping bags, fun times and younger bodies lol after a while we purchased a used slide in pick up camper so we could pull our horse trailer and would go to places that allowed horses. We would camp and ride trails, lots of fun. As the years went by and our children came into our lives, we didn't camp as often. Life seemed to get too busy. We eventually got a pull behind camper and would use that when we went camping. We have started our current adventures, now that our children are grown and are starting their lives, by picking an area that looks interesting and heading toward it and stopping at any place that looks interesting along the way. We have been staying in hotels, but our plan is to finish up our truck into an off road explorer and build camping unit in the bed. Hopefully we will have it complete this spring. Looking back on our lives, the simple way of enjoying life and going places seem to be the most enjoyable. We want to show that you don't have to have all the big fancy campers or an itinerary to have fun! We are looking forward to new adventures and hope you enjoy our stories and pictures of the places we visit!

Rivers of Conflict: The Frontier World That Shaped Abraham Lincoln
06/05/2026

Rivers of Conflict: The Frontier World That Shaped Abraham Lincoln

Explore how the Ohio River frontier, slavery, law, and divided border states shaped Abraham Lincoln into the leader who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War.

Belmont Battlefield & Columbus-Belmont State Park: Following Grant's First Civil War Battle
06/02/2026

Belmont Battlefield & Columbus-Belmont State Park: Following Grant's First Civil War Battle

Visit Belmont Battlefield in Missouri and Columbus-Belmont State Park in Kentucky. Explore Ulysses S. Grant's first Civil War battle, historic earthworks, river defenses, and Mississippi River history.

Adding to our Rivers of Conflict Series, we just posted our fourth article. This one is covering some thoughts on Kentuc...
06/01/2026

Adding to our Rivers of Conflict Series, we just posted our fourth article. This one is covering some thoughts on Kentucky — The Border State That Could Not Stay Neutral.

Check out our website to read this one and the three other articles that we have already done.

On our visit at Columbus Belmont State Park, we ate our lunch at the Snack Shak they have in the park. We were told how ...
06/01/2026

On our visit at Columbus Belmont State Park, we ate our lunch at the Snack Shak they have in the park. We were told how good their Quickie Dogs are, and had to try them! They did not disappoint! The Quickie Dog Queen herself (Melanie) prepared the Quickie Dogs for us!

Over looking the Mississippi River at Columbus and Belmont battle field state park in Kentucky.
05/31/2026

Over looking the Mississippi River at Columbus and Belmont battle field state park in Kentucky.

Driving up the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Illinois. Took a stop over looking the Ohio river in Olmsted Illinois. Post an...
05/30/2026

Driving up the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Illinois. Took a stop over looking the Ohio river in Olmsted Illinois. Post and videos will be out soon.

Who Was Robert Dale Owen? Indiana Reformer, Politician, and Civil War Era Influencer
05/29/2026

Who Was Robert Dale Owen? Indiana Reformer, Politician, and Civil War Era Influencer

Robert Dale Owen was a Scottish-born reformer and Indiana politician who helped shape education, civil rights, and constitutional debate in the Ohio River Valley. His influence reached into Indiana politics, New Harmony reform movements, and the broader political climate leading into the Civil War.

Exploring Olmsted, Illinois – Historic Railroad Depot and the Ohio River Locks & DamExplore Olmsted, Illinois, a small O...
05/28/2026

Exploring Olmsted, Illinois – Historic Railroad Depot and the Ohio River Locks & Dam

Explore Olmsted, Illinois, a small Ohio River town with a rich transportation history featuring the historic railroad depot, Lock and Dam 53, and the massive modern Olmsted Locks and Dam project....

Explore Olmsted, Illinois, a small Ohio River town with a rich transportation history featuring the historic railroad depot, Lock and Dam 53, and the massive modern Olmsted Locks and Dam project.

Rivers of Conflict: States’ Rights and the Growing Divide Before the Civil War
05/26/2026

Rivers of Conflict: States’ Rights and the Growing Divide Before the Civil War

States’ Rights and the Growing Divide Before the Civil War Editor’s Note In the last article, I explored how changes in transportation, canals, railroads,

Alvin P. Hovey: From Orphaned Boy to Union General and Governor of Indiana
05/25/2026

Alvin P. Hovey: From Orphaned Boy to Union General and Governor of Indiana

Explore the life of General Alvin P. Hovey of Mount Vernon, Indiana — orphan, Civil War Union General, lawyer, diplomat, Congressman, and Governor. Discover his ties to Abraham Lincoln, Judge Joseph Holt, the Vicksburg Campaign, and the Ohio River Valley during the Civil War.

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