Sometimes the best travel discoveries are the ones you stumble into without much of a plan. That’s exactly what happened when we found ourselves at Call of the Wild in Gaylord, Michigan, located at 850 South Wisconsin Avenue. Now, I’ll be honest – this was one of those stops where we wandered through, enjoyed ourselves, …
We found Agnes Andreae Nature Preserve Michigan early in our bus journey — back when hiking was constant and silence was rare. This spot along the Pigeon River became one of those places that stuck. Not because it was flashy, but because it felt like ours. Quiet trails, weird sculptures, and just enough mystery to …
Garlyn Zoo | Naubinway, Michigan We stopped at the Garlyn Zoo and Wildlife Park during one of our Upper Peninsula drives a few years back — one of those spontaneous “why not?” detours that ends up being a highlight. I didn’t write about it at the time (rookie mistake), but I’m fixing that now so …
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Bus Life & Internet Issues 🚫💻🚫 Bus Life & Internet Issues ! For the past 3+ months we have been traveling around the Midwest. And for me, that meant having very sketchy service, if any at all! So I’m going to do a catch up to our almost current location all in one post. Back …
🦌✨Where roadside randomness meets actual elk We weren’t planning to see elk, Zach was just trying to find a decent parking spot. But Gaylord, Michigan had other plans. Turns out, the Elk’s Lodge Gaylord Michigan elk viewing setup is not just a fluke — it’s a full-on roadside jackpot. You park once, and boom: lodge …
Giant Chairs, Spicy Humor, and a Quick Roadside Detour The Bear Store Hale Michigan is parked right at 6787 M‑65 in Hale. You can find more details here if you want the official scoop — but honestly, just pull over when you see it. Why Bear Store Hale Michigan is Worth the Stop We …
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Otsego County Dog Park We found this awesome dog park in Gaylord, Michigan! So much room for the dogs to run, super clean and well kept!
Popeye’s Garden Alma, Arkansas We went in search of the World’s Largest Spinach Can and found it’s location, but it had sadly been painted over. On our travels, we ran into Popeye’s Garden, so still a win!
Springfield Sculpture Walk We love outdoor art. Simply captivated by the sight of sculptures created from unconventional materials and thematic artworks that can completely transform entire towns with the presence of bears, butterflies, or bison. Each piece offers a glimpse into the vision and creativity of the artist. You can print out a map HERE!
The World’s Largest Fork by Mass is located at 2215 W. Chesterfield St, Springfield, MO (also listed as the World’s Second Largest Fork by height) While we were in Springfield, we came across the World’s Largest Fork by Mass. This fork was amazing! It’s huge, really tall, and very impressive! It was just standing in …
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