Exploring a Pint-Sized Pickle Barrel House in Grand Marais, Michigan
Roadside attractions often draw send me off the beaten path, but this cute little Pickle Barrel House sat right in my path. On the way to visiting Sable Falls in the Picture Rocks National Lakeshore, the oddly shaped cottage sat right on the corner in downtown Grand...
What to See at Colonial Michilimackinac
Sitting below the Mackinac bridge, the proverbial Lower Peninsula troll, Colonial Michilimackinac is an often overlooked attraction. Dating back to 1715, the fortified village is an important location for the history of both Michigan and the Great Lakes. Fifty years...
Fossil Hunting at Rockport Michigan State Recreation Area
On the shores of Lake Huron just north of Alpena, Michigan is a very unique place to visit. Rockport State Recreation Area was a limestone quarry at one time, which now provides easy fossil hunting. The 300 acre former quarry area contains rows and mounds of...
Visit The Ancient Past at Dinosaur Gardens in Ossineke, Michigan
Located in the small town of Ossineke on Michigan's Lake Huron shoreline you can step way back in time. A time when dinosaurs roamed the forests, early man hunted mammoths, and tourists played mini golf while enjoying frozen yogurt..... Whoa, hold on! Let's back up a...
Best Disney World Hotels for Families
Disney World not only contains four theme parks, it has over 20 resort hotels to choose. From. Over the years, my family and I have stayed at several. Each has its own unique theme and layout. More importantly, there are different price levels and amenities to choose...
Parkersburg Paddlefest 2018 Event Information
UPDATE: Parkersburg Paddlefest 2018 has been CANCELLED due to bad weather and river levels. Read more in their press release here. Get your canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards (SUPs) ready for the 5th Annual Paddlefest in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The weekend...
Fresh and Easy Veggie Pizza Recipe
Summertime in my neck of the woods means farm stands full of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of our go to recipes to make use of this bounty is a simple, yet versatile veggie pizza. Unlike traditional pizzas, this one is served cold with raw toppings for a huge burst...
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History
The best place to kick off a few days exploring the local history of Parkersburg, West Virginia is the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History. Located near the Ohio River, the museum features a large collection of artifacts cataloging life in the area over the past...
A Visit to Henderson Hall in West Virginia
Henderson Hall plantation, just outside of Parkersburg, West Virginia, is one of the more interesting historic homes I have visited. The 8000 square foot Italianate mansion, along with the Henderson family, are as much a part of the local history as the Ohio River...
A Ghostly Brush with the Past on Blennerhassett Island
Blennerhassett Island lies in the middle of the Ohio River just downstream of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Named for the Blennerhassett family who settled there in the late 18th century, it is now a state park site which draws in plenty of visitors to tour the...
