Read more about the article Steppin’ Back in Time in Cataract, Indiana
Cataract Falls
Historic Places / Indiana / Less Known Places / Road Trip

Steppin’ Back in Time in Cataract, Indiana

Walking the streets of Cataract, Indiana feels like flipping through an old photo album -- only the kind that comes with fresh air, gravel roads, and the occasional rooster crowing off in the distance. My wife, Linda, and I have visited the community several times overs the years and enjoyed the peace and quiet each time. There's a stillness there that's not empty -- more like the town's pausing to say, "Well, hey there, stranger."

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May 27, 2025
Read more about the article Keeping a Day Trip Bag in Your Vehicle – Why?
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Keeping a Day Trip Bag in Your Vehicle – Why?

Let’s face it—life is unpredictable. One minute you're running errands, and the next you're detouring to a scenic overlook, a pop-up food truck fest, or a hiking trail you never knew existed. Wouldn’t it be nice to be ready for those moments? Absolutely! Keeping a day trip bag in your vehicle is akin to always being for a spontaneous side trip full of adventure.

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May 16, 2025
Read more about the article The Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House
Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House - Shirley, Indiana
Historic Places / Indiana / Road Trip / Unique Places

The Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House

Linda and I discovered the Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House through a friend of ours who was living in Shirley, Indiana a few years ago. He called me one day and told me that he had something to show to us that he thought we would appreciate seeing, but he wouldn't say what it was. Since I'm always up for a road trip to see something new, we headed his way. This is what he had to show us.

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May 13, 2025
Read more about the article Historic Medora Covered Bridge
Medora Covered Bridge (Photo by Linda)
Historic Places / Indiana / Less Known Places / Road Trip

Historic Medora Covered Bridge

Imagine standing on a piece of history so grand it once carried the weight of an entire community's progress. Linda and I recently discovered the historic Medora Covered Bridge in Indiana, not just a picturesque relic, but the longest historic covered bridge in the US. Our visit unveiled its 19th-century engineering marvel and the captivating stories whispered by a local, making this unassuming structure a vibrant link to the past and a vital part of the region's identity.

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April 29, 2025
Read more about the article Micanopy, Florida
Street in Micanopy, Florida
Florida / Historic Places / Less Known Places / Road Trip

Micanopy, Florida

"Nice pig, Doc." Recognize that line? If you don’t, don’t worry—this is a bit of a trick question. The line comes from the movie Doc Hollywood and is repeated by several quirky residents of the fictional town of Grady. It’s a running gag in the film and part of what gives the movie its endearing, small-town charm. But who is "Doc"? That would be Dr. Ben Stone. And the movie? You guessed it—Doc Hollywood.

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April 22, 2025
Read more about the article Drunk Tank Winery
Drunk Tank Winery
Indiana / Road Trip

Drunk Tank Winery

Often, when Linda and I are out enjoying a drive through Indiana’s scenic backroads, we come across a local winery we’ve never visited before. More often than not, we’ll stop in to check it out. Usually, the entrance to a tasting room is pretty standard—but every now and then, we’re met with a surprise before we even get through the door. That was the case with The Drunk Tank Winery, located in Rockville, Indiana.

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April 17, 2025
Read more about the article Tenant Houses of Shiloh, Florida
Florida Tenant House
Florida / Less Known Places / Road Trip

Tenant Houses of Shiloh, Florida

One sunny summer afternoon, we searched briefly and found the houses. They sat along the north side of Northwest Hwy 320, right in the heart of Shiloh. A wire and wooden fence surrounded them, with signs that read “No Trespassing.” From the edge of the road, we could still see them clearly and took several photos.

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April 13, 2025