A Creative Approach to Life on the Road
by Lauren Lynch Exploring bygone artists’ studios and writers’ retreats can allow us the thrill of stepping into their shoes for a moment — as if by immersing ourselves in the trappings of their lives we’re transported to the past. … Continued
by Lauren Lynch We stayed four nights at Table Rock State Park and it was far from enough time to see all the things we wanted to see there. The scenery was stunning. Every time we rounded a corner and … Continued
Before Patrick and I left on our honeymoon to Belize and Guatemala, a world-traveling friend suggested keeping a travel journal. As someone with a life-long love of writing, I’m surprised it hadn’t occurred to me. A couple of years earlier, … Continued
by Lauren Lynch Read part one of this article if you’re interested in opportunities that will allow you to camp for free at state and national parks in exchange for volunteer hours — or to leverage creative talents into artist … Continued
by Lauren Lynch Want to finance a lifestyle where you get to camp a lot when you’re still years from retirement (or supplement your retirement income)? There are a wide range of opportunities for nature-loving travelers where you can do … Continued
“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! … We are happy in proportion to the things we can do without.” – Henry David Thoreau I believe each of us craves simplicity, whether we’re aware of it or not. In it, there is contentment and … Continued
At times, creativity can be elusive. At best, we ride the wave of euphoria that comes with inspiration, not fully understanding how we’ve managed to harness it. The Creative Journey Now that I’ve lived more than five decades, I’ve had … Continued
Summer is almost here! Engage your family and keep them moving even after the sun goes down. These activities will help everyone resist the temptations of phones and laptop screen-time—and have the added benefit of playfully exhausting everyone into a … Continued
Our ancestors were much more in sync with nature, spending most of their time outdoors, eating fresh seasonal foods, rising with the sun and going to sleep at sundown and — despite their lack of access to advanced medical care … Continued
Lauren enjoys writing and painting when we travel. I am a photographer with ham radio as a hobby. Sometimes while we are camping, we end up doing our own separate things. In remote areas, cell phones are not always the … Continued