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The Minis Take Michigan - 2023 Michigan Road Trip Day One
Aug 20

Aug 20 The Minis Take Michigan - 2023 Michigan Road Trip Day One

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips, RV stories, Visit Michigan

Tony and Peggy take a road trip through Michigan with Bill and his pup Zappo.

More things to do and where can I camp in my RV in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jun 28

Jun 28 More things to do and where can I camp in my RV in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur, Road Trips, New Mexico

What's there to do and where can I camp in my RV in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Things to do near Bottomless Lakes State Park in New Mexico
Apr 19

Apr 19 Things to do near Bottomless Lakes State Park in New Mexico

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur, Road Trips, RVing Geologist, New Mexico

What’s there to do in southeastern New Mexico? What kinds of day trips can you enjoy if staying at Bottomless Lakes State Park? We have a few ideas and suggestions for great affordable day trips along with a great place to stay.

What to do in New Orleans, Louisiana
Apr 5

Apr 5 What to do in New Orleans, Louisiana

Tony Barthel
Road Trips, Louisiana

What is there to do in New Orleans, Louisiana? Is the hype real and is this a place to visit? Where should you go and what should you see - and what should you avoid? Is the city safe? We answer these questions in this in-depth article.

The geology and history of Mammoth Cave
Mar 29

Mar 29 The geology and history of Mammoth Cave

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

Our traveling geologist, Peggy, takes a look at the incredible geology that is Mammoth Cave as we venture to Mammoth Cave National Park where we meet someone whose family member was one of the original people to map-out the cave.

We flipped for Tennessee - visiting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood
Mar 22

Mar 22 We flipped for Tennessee - visiting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood

Tony Barthel
RV stories

Some of the highlights of our much-too-short visit to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.

RVing in the south: Visiting the Casey Jones museum and a distillery in Tennessee
Mar 8

Mar 8 RVing in the south: Visiting the Casey Jones museum and a distillery in Tennessee

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur, RV stories

Casey Jones is a railroad legend who was a real engineer and we pay a visit to the museum and destination dedicated to his memory. Part of this stop on our journey through Tennessee includes spending the night at a distillery and a buffet with lots of highlights of southern cooking.

The Big Texan Steak Ranch - edible Americana
Dec 13

Dec 13 The Big Texan Steak Ranch - edible Americana

Tony Barthel
Road Trips, Route 66

The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas is Roadside Americana at its finest. With a long history and a great gimmick, this famous roadside restaurant has been featured in movies and cartoons. But how are the steaks - and did we try to conquer the 72-ounce steak challenge? We have the story here.

What's there to do in Roswell, New Mexico
Nov 16

Nov 16 What's there to do in Roswell, New Mexico

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

Roswell, New Mexico is a town associated with alien and UFO culture. We pay a visit to this desert outpost to see what else there is - or is it just worth it to visit the town and absorb the kitsch and culture. Join us in our adventure - we promise not to alien-ate you.

Visiting an Amish dairy farm by buggy
May 22

May 22 Visiting an Amish dairy farm by buggy

Tony Barthel
Road Trips

We visit an Amish dairy farm by hitching a ride on a horse-drawn buggy and learn about Amish farming practices.

Prescott Arizona brewery highlights
Nov 3

Nov 3 Prescott Arizona brewery highlights

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur

I get to check out a couple of great breweries in Prescott, Arizona - Prescott Brewing Company and LazyG Brewhouse.

Beer review: Santa Fe Brewing Company in Tin Can Alley Albuquerque
Oct 19

Oct 19 Beer review: Santa Fe Brewing Company in Tin Can Alley Albuquerque

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur, New Mexico

A review of the beer at Santa Fe Brewing Company inside Tin Can Alley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This delightful restaurant experience is a definite must-see.

9 things for RVers to enjoy near Williams, Arizona
Oct 14

Oct 14 9 things for RVers to enjoy near Williams, Arizona

Tony Barthel
Road Trips, Route 66

Here are nine things RVers can love about Williams, Arizona. Not just the Grand Canyon, there are plenty of reasons to stay and enjoy this quaint and historic town along Arizona’s Route 66.

Beer Voyeur: Visiting the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas
Oct 6

Oct 6 Beer Voyeur: Visiting the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur

Visiting the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas, Nevada where strangers turn into friends after just a liter…or two.

Beer Voyeur: Visiting the Historic Bottle + Barrel House in Williams, AZ
Oct 6

Oct 6 Beer Voyeur: Visiting the Historic Bottle + Barrel House in Williams, AZ

Tony Barthel
Beer Voyeur

The Historic Barrel + Bottle House in Williams, Arizona offers a variety of house-brewed beers and ales in a fun environment with good food and outstanding service. Here is the review of this place by the traveling beervoyeur.

Nine things to do in Oatman Arizona along Route 66
Sep 29

Sep 29 Nine things to do in Oatman Arizona along Route 66

Tony Barthel
Route 66

Nine things you’ll enjoy doing in Oatman, Arizona along historic Route 66.

Visiting Chicago Illinois on our Route 66 Road Trip
Jul 12

Jul 12 Visiting Chicago Illinois on our Route 66 Road Trip

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We reach our final Route 66 destination: Chicago, Illinois.

Approaching Chicago Illinois on Route 66
Jul 3

Jul 3 Approaching Chicago Illinois on Route 66

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We continue through the final state on our Route 66 adventure: northern Illinois

Our Route 66 trip through southern Illinois
Jun 26

Jun 26 Our Route 66 trip through southern Illinois

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We enter the final state on our Route 66 adventure: Illinois

Route 66 highlights in St. Louis, MO - plus Anheuser-Busch brewery tour
Jun 24

Jun 24 Route 66 highlights in St. Louis, MO - plus Anheuser-Busch brewery tour

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

As we continue our Route 66 adventure we spend some time in St Louis Missouri.

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