During our time camping near Indiana Dunes National Park, we decided to check out a local museum just a short drive away: the La Porte County Historical Society Museum. This spot offers an eclectic mix of local history, quirky collections, and fascinating exhibits. Whether you’re into antique cars, local folklore,…
Last time we were in the Spring Green area, for a spring break trip back in 2018, we missed the opening of the Taliesin season by one day. So when we were looking at camping in a nearby town, I was super excited to finally get a chance to visit.…
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.…
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…
Going to the Field Museum is always exciting, but our recent visit stood out. We went there with Josh’s colleagues for a meeting and got to see the temporary exhibit, Oceans Unseen. This exhibit takes you beneath the waves to discover the hidden wonders of the deep ocean. The exhibit…
Visiting the Field Museum is always an adventure, but our recent trip was particularly memorable. We were there with Josh’s coworkers for a meeting and had a chance to visit the Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches temporary exhibit. As we explored the exhibit, we learned about all sorts of blood-feeding creatures,…
While camping at Fort Massac, we took a trip to Cairo, IL, and discovered the quickest route was through Kentucky. On the way back, we decided to stop and visit Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, in Wickliffe, Kentucky. We’ve been to several Native American mound sites before, but I don’t…
People warned us not to go to Cairo. But we did anyways. And yes, we found destruction and decay. But we also found hope. Hope from the people desperately trying to preserve their town and its history. This post has taken a while to write, because we haven’t been able…
We visited Metropolis, Illinois- the official hometown of Superman. The town of Metropolis was founded in 1839 and was home to a 1700s fort before that. But it wasn’t until many years later that residents noticed that the town happened to share the name with Superman’s hometown. In 1972, the…
We took a tour of the Bucky Dome Home in Carbdonale. This is the only dome home that Buckminster Fuller and his wife ever lived in. The couple lived here in the 1960s when Fuller was a professor at SIU. Today, the dome home is owned by the RBF Dome…