Hey travel buddies! ๐ Guess what? I'm packing my bags for an epic (short) trip to Door County, Wisconsin! ๐งณ๐ Get ready for some serious vacation envy! ๐ (Or not!) What's on the agenda? Oh, just a little bit of everything: ๐๏ธ Hiking on pristine Lake Michigan beaches ๐ดโโ๏ธ Stalking (!?! ๐) charming coastal villages ๐ฅง Indulging in world-famous cherry pie (calories don't count on vacation, right?) ๐ข Island hopping to Washington Island (maybe!) ๐๏ธ Exploring historic lighthouses ๐ท Sipping local wines (or just asking others) at picturesque vineyards But wait, there's more! ๐ This trip isn't just for fun (okay, it's mostly for fun), but it's also research for an upcoming blog post series! ๐๐ป I have my trip to Kansas to write about before writing this one, so donโt hold your breath waiting!) Stay tuned for: ๐ธ Insta-worthy photo spots ๐ฝ๏ธ Hidden gem restaurants ๐๏ธ Cozy B&B recommendations ๐ Best sunset viewing locations I'll be documenting every moment, from fish boil feasts to hiking adventures. So, keep an eye out for a full Door County travel guide coming soon to the blog! ๐๐ Can't wait to share all the Door County magic with you! ๐ฎ๐ช Who's ready for a virtual trip to Wisconsin's cape? ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ #DoorCountyAdventures #thedrivebytourist โ โIf you havenโt been there, why not??โ Classic Rock song: "Lake Marieโ by John Prine Please email me about your Wisconsin experiences or if you want to go!!! โHere is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early views of new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and views of all past published newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! โ Stan โ Featured Post: Since this place is near the UP (Upper Peninsula of Michigan), hereโs a link. |
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Okay. What does PP & PP stand for? How about Parks, Presidents, and Peculiar Places? Iโm planning the trip for the spring of 2025. Visiting Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas. (Maybe Nebraska on the way home.) Iโm planning to visit seven presidential museums. (Hoover, Truman, Clinton, Bush I, Bush II, LBJ, and Eisenhower.) Also planning for five National Parks: Hot Springs, Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains, White Sands, and Carlsbad Caverns. Since the National Park...
๐จ Twice the Fun: Art Meander on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway! ๐๐ Hey, art lovers and road trip enthusiasts! ๐ Mark your calendars for next October's can't-miss event: The Art Meander! ๐ โจ What's the buzz? ๐ ๐ผ๏ธ 42 local artists showcasing their talents ๐ 32 locations along the scenic byway ๐ญ Diverse art forms: painting, photography, pottery, and more! The route? ๐บ๏ธ ๐ Follow the Minnesota River from Big Stone Lake to the Twin Cities (but donโt miss the art!) ๐ฃ๏ธ โฆ and drive the...
Attention thrill-seekers and ghost hunters! ๐ต๏ธโ๏ธ๐ต๏ธโ๏ธ Buckle up for the ultimate paranormal adventure across the USA! Hereโs a link to the Roadtrippers article. Below includes a statement about several of the stops. Winchester Mystery House, California ๐ 160 rooms of pure architectural madness! ๐จ Heading east to: Ohio State Reformatory ๐ Where mobsterโs ghosts might still lurk! ๐ค Don't miss: The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana ๐ณ 12 ghosts and counting! ๐ป๐ป๐ป Pit stop at: Waverly Hills Sanatorium,...