Archive for October 2016
A Taste of Wisconsin
When you think about Wisconsin, the first things that come to mind are typically beer and cheese. And while the state is famous for producing both, it is also home to more than 100 wineries spread throughout five different regions. As we were staying in Ephraim at the northern end of the Door Peninsula, our…
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In mid-September, we spent two weeks exploring Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Our intent in heading to the Northeast was to join the hordes of “leaf peepers” and take in the gorgeous fall foliage for which the region is famous. Being us, we spent more time exploring than relaxing and ended up with tons of great…
Read MoreMr. Finley Goes to Washington
When we originally planned our route it had us starting in Maine and driving our way down to Florida, staying as close to the Atlantic Coast as possible. Then came Hurricane Matthew. Fortunately, its impact was not as hugely devastating as forecasted, but it did cause some major flooding and a few of our campground…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Maine Lobster Roll Smackdown
Before the idea of Tin Sheets to the Wind was even conceived, we started to plan a road trip across the country for Jen’s 40th birthday. Sitting in front of a fire with a glass of wine in one of the dog-friendly Garden Cottages at L’Auberge de Sedona in Sedona, Arizona (one of the coolest places we’ve ever stayed…
Read MoreKnocking on Wisconsin’s Door (County)
The second multi-day stop in our travels took us to the “Cape Cod of the Midwest”, Door County, Wisconsin. Since we had so much ground to cover between home and the East Coast, we decided to break up the travel with a 5-day stay in Ellison Bay, on the northern end of the peninsula. Located on the…
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