Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Land Between Lakes: Bike Ride
I woke rested after ten solid hours of sleep and decided to take a slow day. A short bike ride through rough old trails turned into an unexpected tour of Halloween decorations and friendly campers who seemed to have settled in for the season. The easy pace brought back memories of camping trips from my childhood.
Land Between the Lakes: Elk
A restless night at a noisy Cracker Barrel in southern Illinois led me to the quiet wilds of Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes. Despite the government shutdown, the visit turned into an unexpected highlight—wandering forested roads, spotting elk at sunset, and finding a little peace among the prairies.