by Jim Tome | Jan 24, 2019 | Places & Sights, Reviews & Recommendations
Point Labaddie Brewery in Labadie, Missouri A small, roadside craft brewery off of old Route 66 was a surprisingly wonderful overnight stop — and a great alternative to noisy, dirty, and possibly dangerous overnight stops like a Walmart parking lot or truck stop. We...
by Jim Tome | Jan 16, 2019 | Places & Sights
Los Angeles Japanese Garden Like to see what your municipal tax dollars could accomplish? This urban Japanese garden is unlike anything you’ve ever seen at a water reclamation plant. We were in Los Angeles this past fall, visiting our daughter. It’s a...
by Jim Tome | Jan 4, 2019 | Places & Sights
A meteor crater?! When in northern Arizona, be sure to put this notable and curious landmark on your To Do List. This past fall, we spent two dizzying months zipping from our home in northern Illinois to visit our daughter in Los Angeles, California. Along the way,...
by Jim Tome | Dec 28, 2018 | Places & Sights, Reviews & Recommendations
River views, big lots, and abundant nature make this Illinois state park an easy decision Shhhh. We’re about to let you onto one of our best-kept secrets. But we’ll only tell you if you promise not to tell anyone. Illinois has some fantastic state parks!...
