Chicago to Omaha – The Scenic Route

We planned to leave at 4:00 am; we slept in until 5:00 am. If anyone has been through Chicago between 5 am and 9 am the traffic is a nightmare and we are pulling a pop-up, I have traffic anxiety, and we are just waking up. We finished packing the truck and then entered our destination into google maps and unbeknownst to us, there was a route that took us north through Wisconsin and then west to Omaha. Google maps stated it was about 1/2 hour...

To Wing-it or Not – Planning a Trip

Traveling is the best part of life.  Seeing the beauty all around you, whether it is desert, mountains, plains, oceans, rivers, of a big city.  Traveling is such an amazing honor. When I travel, I take in all the area. The culture, nature, food, everything!  Planning for these adventures is part of the experience and in my opinion the best part. Nevertheless, this week we are taking a road trip, a winging-it trip.  No plans, just heading...

Five Fantastic Destinations in Omaha, Nebraska

When my son told me he was packing up his family and moving to Omaha, Nebraska I was flabbergasted. What’s in Omaha? I didn’t even know where it was located in Nebraska. Pulling out a map, I found this little Midwestern town in the middle of Nebraska.  After some research, I discovered that Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska. In fact, it is located on the Missouri River and is comprised of eight counties.  Three of the counties...

Our Spring Break Visit to Ellenton, Florida Area

A few more bucket list items is checked off, but many more added!  Our Spring Break Road Trip was a fun and filling adventure!  From Chicago to Tunica, Mississippi to Ellenton, Florida, so many wonderful places of interest and restaurants.  We had no real plans, just travel as far as we could, stop, eat, refresh and move on!   Disclaimer - None of the restaurants, attractions, or places in this post paid me for my opinion.  Read my...