Historic Attractions.
Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Open Road Ahead! As 2025 ended and 2026 began, my wife and … Continue reading Historic Attractions.
Tag: Minnesota
The Year in Review – 2025
Driving through the deserts of the Southwest. Watching hot air balloons soar into the sky while temperatures hover around -5 … Continue reading The Year in Review – 2025
The Minnesota State Fair.
The Minnesota State Fair. It was founded in 1859 after Minnesota became a state. It is held on over 322 … Continue reading The Minnesota State Fair.
Summer Road Trip Part II: To Minnesota and Back.
The first leg of our summer road trip was an epic adventure, as we drove from New Jersey to Michigan … Continue reading Summer Road Trip Part II: To Minnesota and Back.
The Year in Review – 2024
Witnessing a total eclipse and the aurora borealis. Watching hand-crafted instruments being assembled. Hanging out with several thousand Honda and … Continue reading The Year in Review – 2024
The North Shore.
As a kid, I remember coloring in the Great Lakes on a map of the US during geography lessons in … Continue reading The North Shore.
The Haunted Road
In the northern reaches of New Jersey, a narrow two-lane road cuts through the woods, following the path of the … Continue reading The Haunted Road
Birds of Prey.
Hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, osprey, vultures… despite the differences in how these large birds look, they all share three common … Continue reading Birds of Prey.
The Midwest Winter Ordeal.
Through nearly seven years of chronicling road trips on this blog, long drives mean exploration. Whether it was a thousand … Continue reading The Midwest Winter Ordeal.
The Great American Road Trip (Part II)
The Great American Summer Road Trip continues! The first leg of our epic, cross-country journey took my wife and I … Continue reading The Great American Road Trip (Part II)
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