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Miles, McDonald's, and Muffler Men
Jun 19

Jun 19 Miles, McDonald's, and Muffler Men

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips, Route 66

We visit the American Giant Museum in Atlanta, Illinois.

Did you miss us? It was a busy weekend!
Jun 18

Jun 18 Did you miss us? It was a busy weekend!

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips, Beer Voyeur, RV stories

We taught Girl Camper College then returned to Shipshewana Indiana to clear out the Mini Lite for wall replacement.

Turning 60 at 60 MPH
Jun 13

Jun 13 Turning 60 at 60 MPH

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We celebrated Peggy's birthday by driving to Illinois and going out to dinner.

Balance
Jun 12

Jun 12 Balance

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We have extended our stay at Van Buren State Park after the Mini Lite Great Lakes rally.

Catching up on our adventures
Jun 10

Jun 10 Catching up on our adventures

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We have been having great adventures while camping at Van Buren State Park for the Mini Lite Great Lakes rally.

Rally, Ho!
Jun 7

Jun 7 Rally, Ho!

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We made the short trek from Shipshewana to Van Buren State park for the Mini Lite Great Lakes rally.

Two Days in One
Jun 4

Jun 4 Two Days in One

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We've been working and not doing much exploring. We ate donuts, ice cream, and Amish fried pie.

Office, Laundry, and Shopping
Jun 2

Jun 2 Office, Laundry, and Shopping

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We had a day of office work, laundry, and running errands. We rewarded ourselves with dinner at Cracker Barrel and ice cream.

Into Indiana
Jun 2

Jun 2 Into Indiana

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We drove into Indiana, had sliders at White Castle, and revisited a favorite campground. All in the rain.

A Day in the Office
May 31

May 31 A Day in the Office

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We spent the day in the office making plans and phone calls.

Another Day, Another State - we travel from Wisconsin to Illinois
May 30

May 30 Another Day, Another State - we travel from Wisconsin to Illinois

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips, Beer Voyeur

We drove from Wisconsin to Illinois today, to camp at Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby Illinois.

Visiting the SPAM Museum in Austin Minnesota
May 30

May 30 Visiting the SPAM Museum in Austin Minnesota

Tony Barthel
Road Trips

Our story and video about visiting the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota

Minnesconsin - We cross a state line today
May 29

May 29 Minnesconsin - We cross a state line today

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We drove across the Minnesconsin border today. We also made a stop at the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota.

Work 'til ya Dye
May 28

May 28 Work 'til ya Dye

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We worked hard then were rewarded with meatloaf dinner with family. Luci helped Peggy dye her hair purple.

Minnesota
May 27

May 27 Minnesota

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We drove to Minnesota today to visit family. We are staying at an Anoka County regional park campground called Bunker Hills.

Into Iowa
May 26

May 26 Into Iowa

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We headed north today and spend a night at an Army Corps campground called Acorn Valley near Des Moines.

Playing Tourist and Eating BBQ
May 25

May 25 Playing Tourist and Eating BBQ

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips, Beer Voyeur

We toured the Army Corps visitor center with Tony and Grace, and Tony smoked a pork butt for dinner.

A lovely day in Bevier
May 25

May 25 A lovely day in Bevier

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips, Beer Voyeur

While staying in Bevier RV Center we also visited Macon, Missouri to buy some groceries and have a cup of afternoon coffee.

 North and East through Missouri
May 24

May 24 North and East through Missouri

Peggy Barthel
Road Trips

We headed north and east to Macon, Missouri for a few days visiting the GIboneys.

Onward and northward - an easy day
May 23

May 23 Onward and northward - an easy day

Peggy Barthel
Beer Voyeur, Road Trips

We headed north to visit cousin Julie and Shaun. We couldn't pull into their driveway with our B&W hitch.

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