Nurturing Adventure

Follow our adventure as we introduce Little Bird to the wonders of the US one mile, one campsite at a time.

Beating the Midwest Heatwave at Big Stone Lake State Park, Minnesota

We knew we would have to face the heat at some point, but we were not expecting it to be in early June in Minnesota in the middle of a record-setting heatwave. But after the ice storm in Texas, I cannot say we were surprised. Keeping Cate cool is a chore, and once she getsContinue reading “Beating the Midwest Heatwave at Big Stone Lake State Park, Minnesota”

June 17, 2021

The Ice Age Trail in Janesville, Wisconsin

One of the great things about traveling the country is visiting places where we have family or friends. When we made our reservations in Wisconsin, we reached out to one of Will’s cousins who lives a few miles from the campground. In addition to getting to see them and catch up, which was so muchContinue reading “The Ice Age Trail in Janesville, Wisconsin”

June 15, 2021

Checking Off Illinois at Rock Cut State Park

Even though we had driven through Illinois the day before, we had not met our criteria for checking it off our map, so we headed south from our campground in Wisconsin back to Rock Cut State Park just outside of Rockford, Illinois. When we began this adventure, we knew it was next to impossible forContinue reading “Checking Off Illinois at Rock Cut State Park”

June 10, 2021

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5–6