The last time I was in Springfield, I was much younger than I am today. My parents took me and my brother to visit Abraham Lincoln’s Home. (Interesting how certain memories stay with you for years.) David had never been to Springfield so we decided to stop there on our way west. We began our … Continue reading The Land of Lincoln – Springfield, IL
We parked the Bighorn for the night at the Elks Lodge in Rockville, a very small town in Indiana. To our surprise we discovered that Rockville is best known for being the “Covered Bridge Capital of the World.” There are 31 covered bridges in Parke County. Every fall, except for 2020, the county hosts a … Continue reading Covered Bridge Capital of the World – Rockville, IN
The National Museum of the Air Force is in the perfect site to visit since there is so much aviation history in Dayton, Ohio. I even think that people that are not that excited about planes would enjoy this place. Not only are there numerous Air Force military planes from different decades but there are … Continue reading Up, Up, and Away! Dayton, Ohio Part II
I have always wanted to visit Dayton, Ohio after reading David McCullough’s book on the Wright Brothers. The story of the brothers and their quest for flight is captivating. Visiting Dayton was the perfect follow-up trip after seeing the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC on the Outer Banks. Dayton was a town … Continue reading All Wright, All Wright, All Wright – Dayton, Ohio
Roanoke Island lies between the Outer Banks and the mainland of North Carolina. Protected by other barrier islands, this island was a haven for many groups of people. The Algonquins were early inhabitants and they were still there when the English arrived in 1584. Sir Walter Raleigh explored the island and had a cordial relationship … Continue reading Lost No More – Roanoke Island, NC
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