One place we’ve visited several times during our travels is Jekyll Island. It captivates us with its gorgeous scenery, expansive beaches, history, and tranquility. And Jekyll goes all out for the holiday season! Here is a brief history of the Island: The island has been inhabited for more than …

Minnesota's North ShoreMinnesota boasts 150 miles of breathtaking shoreline between Duluth and the Canadian border. We stayed in Silver Bay and visited as many areas up and down the coast as we could! Rt. 61 runs along Lake Superior and is lined with beautiful state parks that contain views of the B …

Mississippi HeadwatersOne of our reasons for visiting Bemidji, MN was to see the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park in Minnesota’s North Woods. This marker dates back to the 1930s. The sign says: Here 1475 ft. above the ocean the Mighty Mississippi begins to flow on its winding …