2015 is almost in the rear view mirror. Its been another fun year out on the open road.
It’s hard to believe, but I finally experienced Las Vegas this year. Lots of fun walking and hanging out along The Strip during the day and at night. During the same trip I loved stepping back-and-forth between Arizona and Nevada at Hoover Dam. Unfortunately I didn’t run into Clark Griswold on this trip.
Out on the open Las Vegas strip at night.
Hoover Dam crossing back-and-forth between Nevada and Arizona.
April was a busy travel month providing experiences in Atlanta, Southern California, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I’m always drawn to the Pacific Ocean when in California, this time checking it out in San Diego.
Out on the Midtown Atlanta, Georgia open road. Skyline straight ahead.
Seal Rock along the Pacific in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
Out on the Grapevine, Texas open road.
There is one spot within driving distance of home that I try to get to once a season. I made it back to Edgewater Park along Lake Erie in Cleveland in winter and summer this year.
Edgewater Park in winter. Cleveland skyline and Lake Erie straight ahead.
Edgewater Park in summer. Cleveland skyline and Lake Erie straight ahead.
Every year brings lots of Pure Michigan adventure writing for the Awesome Mitten and also for my own personal exploration. This year the Michigan open road took me from Detroit to Lake Superior and Sault Ste Marie and from Lake Michigan, Ludington and Grand Rapids to Port Huron.
South Haven Lighthouse along Lake Michigan during the heart of winter.
North Pier Lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan during the heart of winter.
Selfie from the Soo Locks in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
You’ll find many tulips as part of the annual Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan.
Russell St. goes through the heart of the historic Eastern Market in Detroit.
Autumn is taking over at Hidden Lake Gardens in Mid-Michigan.
The colorful Downtown architecture of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Out on the open Michigan M-22 road in Arcadia, Michigan.
Sailing past the Frankfort Light in northern Michigan.
Flint Farmers’ Market, a foodie haven in Mid-Michigan.
Buckham Alley, a part of the revitalization of downtown Flint, Michigan.
Every year brings more and new experiences in Ohio and Chicago and this past year was no exception.
Marblehead Lighthouse along Lake Erie in Ohio.
Out on the winter, countryside Ohio open road.
You could say there are Chicago skyline views from up-top the Pump Room.
What a great year in travel it was. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Years and start to the new year. Instagram and my camera will be roaring to go for more travel adventures and to help feed my everlasting wanderlust in 2016.
Cheers! 🙂
Aaron & The Adventures of elATLboy
Really great photos. Since I’ve never seen ice like that on the two piers, those were my favorite. But all the pics of Michigan, Chicago, even the highway are intriguing. Thanks for the round-up!
Thank you! Glad you like them. I had never seen lighthouses in winter, it was unreal to see them and the elements of the season up close. Happy holidays! 🙂
I love your pictures but I mostly love the ones of the lighthouses! My grandmother grew up the daughter of a lighthouse keeper on BC’s west coast and so when I see them I am reminded of her and would love to think she’s back in her lighthouse watching over me. They are beautiful! Happy New Year!!
Thank you Jenn! Happy New Year to you too. My time checking out the lighthouses in winter was definitely a highlight of last year. First time experienced the wrath of winter with wind, snow and ice alongside and on them, so beautiful. 🙂
Looks like a beautiful year. Enjoyed following you on Instagram in 2015. Look forward to another great year in 2016.
It was. Thank you Ted. Always following you too of course. 🙂 Yes indeed, to a great 2016 travel and other-wise.