Standing beside a waterfall. Driving past a milestone. Visiting a market that dates back to 1893. And celebrating a birthday … Continue reading Weekend Roundup

A legend arose in Ireland years ago of a ne’er-do-well named Stingy Jack. He was a manipulative, corrupt human being, … Continue reading Jack-O’-Lantern

When I think back to my years in school, some of my favorite memories were the field trips. Venturing up … Continue reading Field Trip!

During the past three-and-a-half years, this blog has taken me on adventures to states across the nation, to mountains, historic … Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed…

The Open Road Ahead has taken its readers to the World’s Largest Light Bulb. The World’s Tallest Grandfather Clock. The … Continue reading Sunflower Sunday.

New Jersey, my home state, is many things, but large is not one of them. At approximately 7,400 square miles, … Continue reading Exit Zero.

It’s the bottom of the ninth, and there are two outs. The score is four to three, and the home … Continue reading America’s Pastime