Recently my family was discussing two options for a vacation in a few months: the choice was between a place we used to live with lots of commercial activities to do, or a quiet resort town known for its picturesque natural beauty. After lots of discussion, my teen finally reminded Read more…
BY KIM KEDINGER The moments between the hustle of raising a family and/or building a career, those are the in-betweens. They are the small pockets of time you get that are just for YOU. The time you get to dream big, sit quietly or go after those scary goals. Using Read more…
BY JARROD SCHEUNEMANN “Their words aren’t heard, their voices aren’t recorded….. Unspoken truth is spoken everywhere.” Psalm 19:3-4 Straight up or straight down, that’s how the Appalachian Trail rolls. The trail undulates so frequently that those who trek its rocks and mud quickly lose track of the number of mountains Read more…
BY KIM KEDINGER Goals. There is a funny thing you should know about goals. You don’t know when you’ll be inspired by one. It could come from a conversation with someone, a place you visit, or an experience. It is always manifested by your own drive of what excites you. Read more…
BY JESSIE SCHEUNEMANN Larry, a Campfire Partner, and his family had ridden the Monon Trail before and were excited to share it. When the Scheunemanns found themselves planning to be in the Indianapolis area for the 4th of July weekend plans went into action. Larry transported the eight bikes we Read more…
BY JODI MCDUFFEE As school gets out and summer begins it seems like everyone is ready for an escape, freedom from every day, the joy that is SUMMER! When I think of summer I tend to think of my “happy place.” According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “happy place” literally means Read more…
I missed the sunset. I had the perfect ring. I had the perfect girl. I had the perfect location – the Grand Canyon! Timing? Not so much. We arrived later than expected and our first views from the rim were anything but intimate. “For crying out loud, I missed the Read more…
BY JARROD SCHEUNEMANN You’ll find yourself lucky when you visit Tunnel Hill State Trail. Enjoy bike trails up to 55 miles through Johnson, Pulaski, Saline and Williamson counties. The namesake of this bike trail is a 545-foot long pitch-black tunnel. Make sure your bike lights are working before you enter! Read more…
One Minute Wonders Lucky Find: Hidden Acres You’ll find yourself lucky to have found yourself in Hidden Acres. This 28-acre gem of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District offers two short hiking loop trails. In spring, the forest floor is covered in bluebells and many other beautiful wildflowers. In spring, Read more…
Many moons ago, I boarded a jet plane and flew west. We landed in California and expeditiously hopped in our rental car. I was so excited to see the sequoia trees that I only allowed our car to eat rest area snacks for dinner because I couldn’t wait any longer. Read more…