Stories from someone just fumbling through
After 1880 Town, I stopped by Wall Drugs because....well you just have to. It's an institution and the hundreds of billboards starting from the state line serve to create an insatiable pavlovian urge to visit. I took pictures of the inside last year so check out this post if you'd like to see them. Wall… Continue reading Wall Drugs & The Badlands, South Dakota
On Interstate 90, just a few hours west of the Corn Palace is 1880 Town. It's basically one of South Dakota's many over-the-top, crazy, unexpected roadside attractions. I've always scoffed at 1880 Town because it seemed like a tourist trap. It boasts a large collection of Dances with Wolves paraphernalia--which I never saw. Costner… Continue reading 1880 Town, South Dakota
Just to review: After Lily Dale, I headed to Chicago to stay with a friend for the night. Then it was off to Myre Big Island State Park in Albert Lea, Minnesota for some camping and hiking. I finally, begrudgingly, left the park at around 3:30 pm and headed west until I hit a… Continue reading The Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota
As promised, here are the photos of Lily Dale, New York. This small community of mediums, psychics and spiritualists is actually the world's largest center for the science, philosophy and religion of spiritualism. This 135-year-old community is located on Cassadaga Lake, just an hour south of Buffalo and about 35 minutes north of Interstate 86.… Continue reading Lily Dale, New York
Two posts in one day!? Wtf?! Yup. Don't get used to it. After I wrote my first post, I took a hike around Myre Big Island State Park and had the best, most relaxing time. Fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities abound. A racoon hiked along with me, I ran into a mouse, and I accidentally scared… Continue reading Myre Big Island State Park, Albert Lea, MN
It's my third day on the road, I believe. The days sort of mush together. I'm writing this from my picnic table at Myre-Big Island (no, I'm not in Hawaii-I wish!) State Park in Albert Lea, MN. It's beautiful here, like an oasis in a rather flat, farming landscape. I left Cortland at around 2… Continue reading The road thus far…
The Yellowstone Park Foundation is having their 2nd Annual "Capturing Wonderland" photo contest and I thought I'd toss my hat into the ring. I only have a rinky-dink camera so I don't achieve high quality photos but I thought even if I didn't win, they may be able to use and enjoy my photos at… Continue reading Capturing Wonderland
Okay, if you ever want to enjoy the Finger Lakes on a budget, keep reading. Whenever I want to do anything on Seneca Lake--like wine trail, hike and eat good food--I usually camp in New York State's only National Forest. It's a little slice of nature right in the heart of wine/beer/spirit country. There are… Continue reading Recent Travels: Watkins Glen
I'm going to split this post up into a few bite-sized chunks so it's not photos galore so anticipate enjoying a few more photo-heavy posts in your near future. These last few days have all been about enjoying friends, family and all that my location has to offer. A few days ago my mum, Ling… Continue reading Recent Travels: Syracuse
A few weeks ago I took a super quick trip down to New Orleans. By super quick, I mean that I was basically there for 2.5 days. My stay was by no means long enough but it's all I could afford both time and money-wise. Nevertheless, I tried to cram in as much as humanly… Continue reading My NOLA Trip
The Unmaker 