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An American Adventure Real travel. Hidden places. Fossils, history, nature, and the stories that make America feel alive. Follow Donna and Mark on An American Adventure.

🎃👻 16 DAYS UNTIL MY HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY! 🎂💀Today's Spooky Story: The Grim Reaper Picked the Wrong Old Lady! 🤣Now, y'all k...
10/15/2026

🎃👻 16 DAYS UNTIL MY HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY! 🎂💀

Today's Spooky Story: The Grim Reaper Picked the Wrong Old Lady! 🤣

Now, y'all know there's some strange stuff that happens out in the country, especially after dark. But this one takes the cake!

There was this little old lady who lived all by herself way out in the sticks.

Every single night, right at midnight, she'd hear somebody knocking on her bedroom door.

KNOCK... KNOCK... KNOCK...

She'd get up, open the door, and wouldn't you know it? Not a soul standing there!

Well, after about a week of this foolishness, she'd had enough!

She grabbed her flashlight, put on her house shoes, and waited.

Sure enough, midnight rolled around.

KNOCK... KNOCK... KNOCK...

She je**ed that door open, ready to give somebody a piece of her mind!

And there stood the GRIM REAPER himself! Black robe, skeleton face, big ol' scythe... the whole nine yards! 💀

He leaned down and whispered in this deep, creepy voice...

"I have come for your soul."

That little old lady looked him straight in the eye, crossed her arms, and said...

"WELL, YOU'RE ABOUT 40 YEARS TOO LATE! MY FIRST HUSBAND ALREADY TOOK THAT, AND HE DIDN'T BRING IT BACK EITHER!" 🤣🤣🤣

The Grim Reaper just stood there.

Then he turned around and left.

Reckon he figured he'd come back when she was in a better mood! 😂

🎃 MORAL OF THE STORY: Even Death knows better than to argue with a stubborn Southern woman!

And if the Grim Reaper comes knocking at MY door, he'd better bring birthday cake, because I ain't going nowhere until I've had my party! 🎂👻

16 days till Halloween and my 63rd birthday! Let the spooky foolishness continue!

“Berea, Kentucky, here we come! Have you ever visited this charming little town? What should we absolutely NOT miss?”
10/14/2026

“Berea, Kentucky, here we come! Have you ever visited this charming little town? What should we absolutely NOT miss?”

🚐 Sometimes the best part of the journey isn't where you're headed, but who you get to see along the way!Our travels bro...
10/14/2026

🚐 Sometimes the best part of the journey isn't where you're headed, but who you get to see along the way!

Our travels brought us through Ohio, where we made a special stop at Whitey's in Richfield to catch up with some old friends!

Good food, plenty of laughs, old memories, and the kind of conversations that make you wish time would slow down just a little.

One thing we've learned from life on the road is that miles may separate friends, but the best friendships pick right back up where they left off. ❤️

These are the moments that make our American Adventure so special!

Now tell us… do you have an old friend you haven't seen in years but could sit down with tomorrow like no time had passed? 👇

🎃 17 DAYS UNTIL MY 63RD BIRTHDAY! 👻🔥 THE WOMAN WHO WASN'T IN THE MIRRORA Halloween Campfire StoryThey say the loneliest ...
10/14/2026

🎃 17 DAYS UNTIL MY 63RD BIRTHDAY! 👻

🔥 THE WOMAN WHO WASN'T IN THE MIRROR
A Halloween Campfire Story

They say the loneliest roads hold the darkest secrets…

It was nearly midnight when a woman traveling alone pulled into an old roadside motel.

The sign flickered. The parking lot was empty. And the elderly man behind the desk seemed surprised to see her.

"Room 13," he whispered, sliding a rusty key across the counter.

Before she walked away, he grabbed her wrist.

"Whatever you do, don't look in the mirror after midnight."

She laughed. Surely the old man was joking.

The room smelled of dust and old perfume. An antique mirror hung directly across from the bed.

At 12:01 a.m., she heard three soft knocks.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

She checked the door.

Nobody.

Then came the knocks again.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

This time, they came from the mirror.

She slowly turned her head.

Her reflection was standing there.

But she was sitting on the bed.

The woman in the mirror smiled.

She hadn't.

Then the reflection raised one finger to its lips.

"Shhhhh…"

A cold breath brushed against her ear.

And a voice whispered from behind her…

"Don't turn around. She's not the one you should be afraid of."

The next morning, the motel clerk found Room 13 empty.

The bed was neatly made. The door was locked from the inside.

But something had changed.

There were now TWO WOMEN standing in the mirror.

Neither had a reflection in the room.

And both were smiling.

👻 THE END… OR IS IT?

🎂 Born on Halloween in 1963, I've always believed that a good scary story is part of the birthday celebration!

NOW TELL ME…

If you heard knocking coming from a mirror in an empty motel room, would you investigate or RUN? 😱

And be honest… did you look over your shoulder while reading this?

🚐🍂 BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN… BUT WHERE ARE WE GOING? 🍁Well, here we go again! Mark and I are hitting the road today with n...
10/13/2026

🚐🍂 BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN… BUT WHERE ARE WE GOING? 🍁

Well, here we go again! Mark and I are hitting the road today with no real destination in mind. No set plans, no definite arrival date, and absolutely no idea where we might end up! 😂

We know Florida is calling, but we're not entirely sure we're ready to answer just yet!

You see, there's something magical about the freedom of the open road. The peaceful mornings, the unexpected discoveries, the little towns, and the adventures waiting around the next bend.

And, well… let's just say we're not quite ready to trade all that peace for the hustle, bustle, and occasional playground politics that come with everyone returning to our winter community. 🤭

Don't get us wrong, there are wonderful people and friendships waiting for us. But sometimes, when you get a whole bunch of grown-ups together, you start wondering if recess ever really ended! 😂

So maybe we'll take the long way home. Maybe we'll discover someplace new. Or maybe we'll just keep driving until something tells us it's time to stop.

After all, isn't that what An American Adventure is all about? ❤️

🌎 Here's a question for our Road Crew: If you could jump in your vehicle today with no schedule and no destination, where would you head?

Adventure is calling… and apparently, we're answering! 🚐🍁

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🎃 18 DAYS UNTIL MY 63RD BIRTHDAY! 🎂👻 Born in 1963… When Halloween Had a Little More Mystery!Imagine being a kid when Hal...
10/13/2026

🎃 18 DAYS UNTIL MY 63RD BIRTHDAY! 🎂

👻 Born in 1963… When Halloween Had a Little More Mystery!

Imagine being a kid when Halloween meant homemade costumes, pillowcases overflowing with candy, spooky stories told in the dark, and neighborhoods full of little ghosts and goblins!

And 1963 had a special treat for horror fans. Alfred Hitchcock released The Birds, proving that sometimes the scariest monsters don't have fangs or claws… they have feathers! 🐦‍⬛

I was born on Halloween that very year, and now, 63 years later, I'm counting down to my very own 63 on the 31st!

Some people celebrate birthdays with balloons and cake. Mine has always come with pumpkins, witches, skeletons, and a little Halloween magic!

🧙‍♀️ LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? And did you carry a plastic pumpkin, a pillowcase, or something else to collect your candy?

I want to hear your Halloween memories! 🧡

10/12/2026

🚨 Facebook Friends & Fellow Content Creators — I Have a Question!

Has anyone else run into Facebook's 5,000 following limit?

Here at Fossil Art Creations, we have approximately 9,600 accounts showing as Following, but Facebook is suddenly telling us we can't follow anyone new because we've reached the 5,000-person limit! 🤔

We love supporting fellow creators, small businesses, artists, and everyone who supports us. Following back and engaging with your content is part of how we build our community!

So I'm curious...

❓ Has this happened to you?

❓ How can we be following 9,600 accounts if the limit is 5,000?

❓ Has anyone found a solution that doesn't involve unfollowing hundreds of people?

If we've missed following you back, please know it's not intentional! We're trying to figure this out.

👇 Facebook friends, creators, and business owners — share your experiences or advice in the comments!

Let's help each other grow! 🌊

🇨🇦🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to Our Canadian Friends! 🍁🇨🇦From all of us at An American Adventure & Fossil Art Creations, we're...
10/12/2026

🇨🇦🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to Our Canadian Friends! 🍁🇨🇦

From all of us at An American Adventure & Fossil Art Creations, we're sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to our wonderful Canadian friends and followers!

One thing our adventures have taught us is that no matter where the road takes us, there's always something to be thankful for — beautiful places, unexpected discoveries, cherished memories, and the amazing people we meet along the way.

Today, we're especially thankful for the friendships that reach beyond borders. ❤️

🍂 To our Canadian friends, what's one thing you're especially grateful for this year?

And to everyone else, let's fill the comments with gratitude! What's something you're thankful for today?

⛵🇺🇸 Columbus Day — Every Journey Has a StoryExploration has shaped our world, but history reminds us that every discover...
10/12/2026

⛵🇺🇸 Columbus Day — Every Journey Has a Story

Exploration has shaped our world, but history reminds us that every discovery has more than one side to its story.

As we recognize Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we're reminded how important it is to appreciate the people, cultures, and history connected to the lands we explore.

At An American Adventure, we don't just travel to see new places. We travel to discover their stories, learn from the past, and appreciate what makes each destination special.

🌎 Have you ever visited a place that completely changed how you viewed history?

We'd love to hear where your adventures have taken you!

🎃 19 DAYS UNTIL HALLOWEEN… AND MY 63rd BIRTHDAY! 🎂🍬 TRICK OR TREAT! LET'S GO BACK IN TIME! 👻Remember when Halloween was ...
10/12/2026

🎃 19 DAYS UNTIL HALLOWEEN… AND MY 63rd BIRTHDAY! 🎂

🍬 TRICK OR TREAT! LET'S GO BACK IN TIME! 👻

Remember when Halloween was a little different?

We didn't need fancy costumes or expensive decorations. Give us an old bedsheet, a cardboard mask, or a little imagination, and we were ready to hit the neighborhood!

And forget those tiny candy buckets. We carried PILLOWCASES because we meant BUSINESS! 😂

If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s, you might remember some of these Halloween treasures:

🍭 Wax lips and wax bottles filled with sweet syrup.

🍬 Candy necklaces you could wear AND eat.

🍫 Mary Janes, Bit-O-Honey, and Slo Pokes.

🎃 Candy ci******es that made us think we looked so grown up!

🍿 Popcorn balls wrapped in cellophane.

🍎 And yes… sometimes somebody handed out an APPLE!

Remember getting home, dumping your entire candy haul onto the floor, and trading with your brothers, sisters, or friends?

Those were the days!

Being born on Halloween in 1963 makes these memories even more special. Every birthday comes with a little nostalgia, a little mischief, and a whole lot of candy!

👻 NOW I HAVE TO ASK…

What was your FAVORITE Halloween candy growing up, and which treat were you always disappointed to find in your bag?

I'll bet your answers bring back some wonderful memories!

🎂 19 days until my Halloween birthday!

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