Despite the fact that I lived only minutes away from a stretch of it in Arizona, I had no idea that US Route 60 was once a transcontinental highway. And I certainly never knew how absolutely stunning it was to drive it (AKA the Midland Trail National Scenic Byway) through West Virginia until I took this trip. For those of you looking for gorgeous mountain drives. incredible views and refreshing little towns, see for yourself why it is called "...One Of The Best Road Trips You Can Take In America".
Contents Books Home Hire Stories Years ago I was blessed to meet a wonderful couple from Lexington, Kentucky who loved to show me their beautiful state. And this year, we started by visiting the charming village of Augusta, KY. It is a easy, pleasurable drive from Lexington and it is also a short car ferry ride across the Ohio River from Ohio. Augusta was founded in 1786 and is the hometown of actress, Rosemary Clooney, and her movie star nephew, George Clooney.
Contents Books Home Hire Stories It's been said that "Bardstown, KY has it all – beauty, charm and history." And one visit there proved it to be so true. Bardstown Mainstreet has great shopping and eateries - like Mammy's Kitchen and Bar - all in a historic setting. It hosts The Old Talbot Tavern - the Home Of The World's Oldest Bourbon Bar. And you can stay there in the Jessie James suite and see the bullet holes he (allegedly) shot in the wall after having one too many.
Contents Books Home Hire Stories I have been blessed to travel to all 48 contiguous states in one road trip, drive Canada coast to coast, hitchhike all around America, tour Tuscany, and live in four US states and both coasts. Yet, when I think of pure travel joy, I think of Michigan. Maybe it's because I grew up there. Perhaps it is because unusual circumstances - like having to replace my car motor - gave me more time to (re)discover it. Or maybe it's simply because when I think of country roads taking me home, those roads always take me to Michigan.
Contents Books Home Hire Stories My gracious host and fellow traveler put together quite a road trip itinerary for us in west Michigan. Our first stop was both simple and profound - the Pleasant Hill Blueberry Farm in Fennville, MI. It is a beautiful sea of poppies planted by two parents who wanted to honor their late son who lost his life to suicide after serving in Afghanistan. Today the field gives comfort to fellow veterans suffering from PTSD and to many who are seeking comfort and solace from hardships they are facing.
Contents Books Home Hire Stories Gwen Frostic was a physically disabled at a very young age. Yet, despite her challenges, this former Wyandotte, Michigan resident became a very successful writer, artist, entrepreneur and nature lover. The Gwen Frostic Studio is located in Benzonia, Michigan and is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Contents Books Home Hire Stories Traverse City, Michigan is often called “The Cherry Capital of the World.”, so it only makes sense that the city should have the world record pie pan, right? This monstrosity once baked a cherry pie that weighed 28,350 pounds and was 17 feet, 6 inches in diameter. Now I'd like to think I could have eaten some of that without gaining weight, but that would just be pie in the sky thinking. :-)
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