Two days on the Olympic Pennisula had us begging for more. Lake Crescent, Hoh Rainforest, and Ruby Beach offered beautiful, often breathtaking scenery, diverse terrain, and perfect hikes for our motley crew of five ranging from 5 to 70 years old.
Seeking a Peek of the Peak
Mount Rainier is elusive, and weather is tricky. If you’re hoping to see the mountain top during a summer visit to Mount Rainier National Park, choose when you’d like to visit, then hope for the best!
A Splendid Day at Chicago Botanic Garden
The highlight of a recent weekend trip to Chicago was a day spent at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Fairfield by Marriott Welcomes Guests to Madison Indiana’s Former Cotton Mill
See photos of the transformation of an abandonned cotton mill into a swank hotel in Madison, Indiana.
My Favorite Recipes for Blueberry Season
When Rykers Ridge Blueberry opens for the season, I pull out all my favorite blueberry recipes and start calculating how many pounds of berries I’ll need to get the job done. Between what came in my weekly CSA bag and what I picked up at the farm, twelve pounds turned out to be just right! …
Cakes for Madison Main Street Program’s DESSERT AUCTION – Get Ready to Bid!
I’ve chosen delicious cake recipes from two favorite food blogs. Get ready to bid high on a Hummingbird Cake and a Nutty Espresso Cake!
My Favorite Recipes for Strawberry Season.
Whether you need mass quantities of fruit for a big project like making jam, or you just want a nice bowl of berries to enjoy at the peak of their season, finding top quality local strawberries makes a big difference in flavor.
Spring Break with Grandchildren at Indiana’s Clifty Falls State Park
A spring break visit to Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, Indiana was a fun day of discovery for our first grade and second grade grandchildren.
Looking for Spring at Indiana’s McCormick’s Creek State Park
I love spring in southern Indiana, and I’m SO glad it’s finally arrived! When I learned about the Indiana State Nature Program, I thought it might be the perfect way to jump into the season and shake the dust off, get some exercise, and have some fun while we used our Indiana Master Naturalist training.
A Room Full of Vintage Quilts? I’m All In!
Beautiful quilts from the Ohio County Historical Society’s collection are on display in Rising Sun, Indiana through April 10, 2021. The setting is wonderful, and so are the quilts.