Into Yellowstone National Park
With a big day ahead of me, I fueled up over breakfast at Bernie’s Diner. As I plotted my course from Billings to Yellowstone, I dug into a huge bowl of scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes,...
Refuge At Range Riders Museum
Lighting crashed in every direction as I cruised down I-94 from Medora to Billings. With an unexpected outbreak of severe thunderstorms, my two hands locked firmly onto the wheel in a death grip as my...
Hiking Theodore Roosevelt
Pulling up to Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s entrance station, a park ranger smiled as he leaned toward me from the window. Although late in the season, I purchased an annual park pass to cover this...
Dinosaurs & The Rough Riders
I checked out of the Sleep Inn and surveyed the drive ahead. According to the radar, I would travel through rain all the way from Bismarck to Medora. That said, I love touring museums on...
World’s Biggest Everything
While driving along 94 from Minnesota to North Dakota, I discovered murder scenes, frontier life, and world’s largest everything. Alexandria’s Big Ole VikingMy first point of interest pulled me into the small town of Alexandria, Minnesota....
On The Wisconsin Cheese Trail
I hit the road bright and early for an epic solo road trip from my home in Milwaukee through the Badlands to Yellowstone and back again. Lucky for me, my first day on the road...
Road Trip Planning For Solo Travel
When I decided to take a solo adventure into the Badlands for two weeks back in September, I knew some road trip planning would be required. I wanted to travel light, but comfortably. My route...
Simple Delights & Every Day Joy
Many simple delights happen in every day life. In the spirit of bringing more joy into my own world, I’m acknowledging these tiny treasures that I’ve experienced over the past 24 hours:Warm sips of fresh...
A Taste Of Vienna Coffee & Culture
Standing in historic city center, we set off for a long walk through Vienna on a misty Sunday morning. Grand monuments and beautiful Baroque architecture blanketed the streets of this stunning urban district. Hofburg Imperial Winter...
Monastic Life at Gottweig Abbey
As we crossed the threshold of Gottweig Abbey, cheerful guides welcomed us with hearty samples of sparkling apricot wine and apricot nectar. Famous for apricot jams and wines crafted on location, this monastery is home...