Almost Summer!
It is almost summer! Here on the East Coast, temperatures have soared into the 80s and 90s and we have … Continue reading Almost Summer!
Tag: New Jersey
The Outer Banks
The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands which run for over 200 miles along the coast of North … Continue reading The Outer Banks
Ten Years.
Ten years ago today I was sitting in a hotel lobby at a professional conference, trying to fill a long … Continue reading Ten Years.
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.
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
Getting in the Holiday Spirit!
Did you ever have a year when the holiday spirit doesn’t seem to happen? When, despite the old standards on … Continue reading Getting in the Holiday Spirit!
Birthday Shenanigans!
The birthday road trip. Every year since our wedding, my wife has planned a road trip adventure to celebrate the … Continue reading Birthday Shenanigans!
The New Jersey State Fair!
Summer. It’s the time of the year for beach vacations, cookouts, watching baseball, swimming in a pool, camping with family … Continue reading The New Jersey 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.
Summer Road Trip Part I: Niagara Falls
“How would you feel about a slight detour?” My wife and I were sitting in our living room, planning our … Continue reading Summer Road Trip Part I: Niagara Falls