One of the neatest parts of participating in the America’s Great Loop journey is all of the many “firsts” we get to encounter. Here we …
5 Rivers, 3 More States, & A Hurricane Nipping At Our Bow!

An America's Great Loop Travel Adventure Blog
One of the neatest parts of participating in the America’s Great Loop journey is all of the many “firsts” we get to encounter. Here we …
We can’t believe it. We made it to ~ and through ~ the great city of CHICAGO! Neither Jeff nor I had ever visited before, …
“You should be off Lake Michigan and in Chicago by September 1,” many Great Loop sources advised. Others gave a maximum date of September 15. …
Well, shiver me timbers and blow me down! Michigan state is full of surprises! While Jeff and I have only yet cruised halfway down its …
The word “serendipity” has always been an all-time favorite of mine. It has a playful, hop-scotching ring about it, doesn’t it? More than that, its …
Do you remember that old fashioned multicolored globe in your third grade classroom? You know – the one you loved to spin and explore all …
HOME TO EPIC BEAUTY & THE MOST ANCIENT ROCKS ON THE PLANET! Jeff and I had heard the same sentiment from fellow “Loopers” over and …
The 240 mile journey of the Trent-Severn Waterway in 10 days was really fascinating, but Jeff and I have to agree that the grand highlight …
OH, the frustration of having useless internet connections! When we last left you we had arrived back into the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence …
Get ready – this is a long one. You can choose to take it in parts or skim over – no offense taken ;-)! The …