Spring Storm
As I write this post, there is thunder and an occasional flash of lighting in the distance. The perfect background music for this post. ...
Hockey Road Trip to Detroit
Many of our excursions are based on trips to watch our grandson as he grows and develops as a hockey player. This past weekend, we were...
Beyond Illinois
When I started this blog, I limited my posts to the backroads of Illinois. Well, a lot of times, our travels take us to nearby states,...
Morgan County Illinois
Spring time in Central Illinois is a special time. It may be cool, or even downright cold, but you can count on the new greenery showing...
Lincoln Memorial Gardens
There is nothing like taking a walk through Lincoln Memorial Gardens on the shores of Lake Springfield. Spring time, summer, fall or...
Emequin
I can remember taking a Sunday drive when I was a kid, and we drove up to Havana, then on to Dixon Mounds, near Lewistown. I remember...
Autumn in Central Illinois
Autumn has to be the most popular season here in Central Illinois. For the most part, the temps are still warm, and you get this...
Elsah
A longtime favorite "Sunday" drive takes us from Springfield down to Kampsville then on to Elsah. A nice little drive that has just about...
The Rochester History Park
Just west of the village of Rochester, in Central Illinois, there is a nice little park. Ball diamonds, soccer fields, a small pond,...
Agriculture, It is Illinois
Sometimes we whine about the fact that there is nothing but corn and soy beans. Hopefully, this blog has helped to show that there is...
