The Whaling City.
In New Bedford, fathers, they say, give whales for dowers to their daughters, and portion off their nieces with a … Continue reading The Whaling City.
Author: theopenroadahead
Minneapolis in a Morning.
A 2:30 am wake-up alarm. A 6:00 am flight. A journey of 1,200 miles. Unfamiliar roads in an unfamiliar rental … Continue reading Minneapolis in a Morning.
To Infinity, and Beyond.
One hundred thousand miles. That’s about seventeen round trips from New York to San Francisco. Ten round trips from Miami, … Continue reading To Infinity, and Beyond.
Pilgrims and Lighthouses.
Some weekends I start off with a clear goal, identifying a destination, researching it thoroughly, and then creating a new … Continue reading Pilgrims and Lighthouses.
Cape Cod in an Afternoon.
As much as I love exploring new destinations on the road, one of my favorite activities is to return again … Continue reading Cape Cod in an Afternoon.
Great Falls.
If I asked you to name the location of the second largest waterfall in the United States east of the … Continue reading Great Falls.
The Year in Review.
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2017 is already in the rear view mirror and that the … Continue reading The Year in Review.
Yuletide.
Once again, the turkeys have been cooked, the sweet potatoes and stuffing have been passed around the dinner table, everyone … Continue reading Yuletide.
Living History.
In the early 17th century, a group of English religious separatists departed their home shores for Holland, where they could … Continue reading Living History.
Remembrance.
Growing up, I was fortunate to have my grandfathers play a significant role on my life. Both veterans of the … Continue reading Remembrance.
The Open Road Ahead 