Welcome to another monthly recap! I skipped writing June and July recaps because they were mostly spent either at home preparing for Croatia, in Croatia, or at home recovering from Croatia. But August was almost fully spent back on the road! We spent the month exploring Wisconsin and packed in…
We spent almost two months in Southern Illinois and the focus of our trip was hiking and exploring the region’s outdoor offerings. The landscape of this part of the state is so different from where we grew up in the north that it felt like we were in a different…
While staying at Calumet County Park, on Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago, we made a trip over to visit High Cliff State Park. Besides the hiking trails and natural wonders, this park is full of oddities and history. We saw an old general store, climbed an observation tower, walked among effigy mounds,…
Looking for a fun and diverse getaway not too far from Chicago? Just 90 miles northwest of the Windy City lies Rockford, Illinois—a vibrant town brimming with unique attractions and activities. Whether you’re into exploring world-class gardens, delving into fascinating museums, or enjoying serene parks, Rockford offers something for everyone.…
Nestled in the rolling hills of Highland, Wisconsin, Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area offers campers a serene escape into nature. Our campground guide will provide everything you need to know to make the most of your stay at Blackhawk Lake. We share detailed information on how to camp at Blackhawk Lake,…
Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Blackhawk Park in De Soto, Wisconsin is a hidden gem for campers seeking a peaceful retreat in the great outdoors. During our 13-day stay in August 2024, we were fortunate to secure a prime riverside campsite,…
We finally made it to the last part of our Croatia trip! I’m combining the rest of Day 13, Day 14, and Day 15 into one post because it’s mostly festival stuff and then traveling home. We had an amazing time on this trip. The group we were traveling with…
Day 12 of our trip was the big day- our festival performance in Zagreb! For Day 13 of our Croatia trip, we spent the morning visiting the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum and then in the afternoon we watched the kids in our group as part of the tamburica festival combined…
Day 11 officially kicked off the CFU’s Tambura Across Generations festival. This was the main reason for our trip to Croatia and was very exciting since it was the first time the junior and adult CFU festivals were combined. I played in a junior festival in Zagreb in 2013 and…
Day 9 of our Croatia trip was while we were staying in Opatija, with side visits to the towns of Pula and Rovinj. Day 10 was a travel day from Opatija to Zagreb, where the festival we were performing in would be held. The schedule for Day 9 included tours…