The walk across America continues. After three months, I have “traveled” 774.11 miles. Based on Googlemaps.com, I am at Grand Junction, Colorado. It was a challenge to average the steps […]
Abraham Lincoln may be the most famous citizen of Springfield, Illinois. But many famous names have served there as governor of Illinois. Adlai Stevenson. James Thompson. Rod Blagojevich. Good and […]
Normally, when we travel, it’s to new places. However, our recent trip to St. Louis was the fifth or sixth since the late 1990s. So, with that in mind, we came […]
I’m always reluctant to try new hotel chains when I’m not too familiar with them. Having had experience with working for a national chain, Lisa and I were used […]
From Tom Sawyer to Dinosaur Hunter, Paul Sereno has seen more of the world and its history than most people could ever dream. Sereno, dubbed the “Dinosaur Hunter” because of […]
We drove past the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis almost daily during our visit to the city. I always mentioned to Lisa that we should stop and shoot some photos […]
We’ve previously mentioned that on trips we like to find local restaurants to eat at. That way, we get a taste of the local cuisine scene. Sometimes, that will include […]
Happy birthday St. Louis! St. Louis celebrates its 250th birthday in 2014. Think about that. The United States of America was still “The Colonies.” It existed long before pioneers headed […]
The St. Louis Art Museum gives visitors an opportunity to view art from ancient Egypt to modern times. The museum, on the grounds of Forest Park, was built to serve […]
Winter weather doesn’t prevent flowers from blooming in the heart of St. Louis. The Missouri Botanical Center is open year round. While not all of the 79-acre site has flowers […]
