After a long day of driving and visiting the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, I pulled into this free municipal park, hoping for good Internet, electricity, and clean water.
Having a few weeks with my friends Mark and Kate was spectacular, with trips to New York City and crash courses on modern and contemporary art from a successful artist.
A few packed days found me exploring a mine, a lighthouse, a sculpture park, and Korean Tacos before leaving the Keweenaw Peninsula and heading to Michigan's lower peninsula.
As much as I wanted to stay and explore Duluth, MN, I was a little nervous about finding a spot where I wanted on the docks, so I kept rolling and headed into Wisconsin.
When my Internet connection wouldn't stay connected in Viborg, I headed out to find out if it would do better in the nearby town of Marion. It did, but the flies were irritating!
On my way to Vermilion, SD, to deal with Internet challenges, I had to cross the Missouri River. I thought the overlook was a quick place for a photo, but it had a nature trail too.
For years, I've heard about Oklahoma City Bricktown, and I was excited to visit. Unfortunately, it seems that it is a much more popular place in the warmer months of the year.
A sweet little town along the Flint Hills Scenic Byway features an iconic limestone courthouse that would fit perfectly well along any European city street.