Brunch, Christmas, Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Food, Historic Sites, Holidays, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Writing

Prague Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are a popular tradition in Europe. The Christmas markets in Prague proved to be lovely places to purchase holiday gifts and souvenirs, as well as enjoy hot cider and holiday snacks.

American West, California, Camping, Dogs, Family, Hiking, Holidays, Lunch, National Parks, Opinion, Outdoors, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee, Family, Food, Historic Sites, History, Midwest, Outdoors, Parenting, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

A Day in St. Robert, Missouri

While visiting Fort Leonard Wood, a military base in Missouri, the family visits attractions in the surrounding town of St. Robert, including the quirky 'town' of Uranus, Missouri.

Food, Hiking, Midwest, Opinion, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Lake of the Ozarks

On this adventure we stayed in Osage Beach along Lake of the Ozarks, located about half-way between St. Louis and Branson. The area is a popular place for summer vacationers, as it offers many opportunities for recreation with its miles of shoreline and sparkling blue waters, but it was pretty even in the early fall.

Food, Historic Sites, Lunch, Midwest, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine and Drink, Writing

Jefferson City, Missouri

The Cranky Camper visits Jefferson City, Missouri's state capital on the way to Lake of the Ozarks.