by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jan 25, 2026 | Giant Statues, Muffler Men and His giant Friends, Route 66 Adventure
The Giants That Have Appeared 2025 Route 66 never sits still for long—and since my last blog update in July 2025, a whole new cast of larger-than-life characters has popped up along the Mother Road. From iconic Uniroyal Girls to fresh Muffler Men creations, these...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jan 24, 2026 | Money & Travel Tips
How to Earn, Explore, and Enjoy Life on the Road There’s something magical about waking up in a new place, brewing your morning coffee outside your camper, and knowing that today’s “office” might be a quiet forest trail, a scenic campground, or a beautiful lakeside...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jan 24, 2026 | Women in History
How Witnessing Tragedy Forged the Labor Laws of Modern America On a spring afternoon in New York City, March 25, 1911, the air filled with smoke, screams, and sirens. Frances Perkins stepped into the street just as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory burned above...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Dec 29, 2025 | Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Destinations, Pennsylvania State Parks
History, Structure, and How to Explore Them All When I think about the heart of Pennsylvania, I don’t just picture its steel mills or bustling cities—I picture the sweeping forests, winding rivers, and hidden gems tucked inside the state’s parks. With 124 state parks...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Dec 2, 2025 | Lighthouses, Michigan
Guiding the Shores of Lake Superior Michigan’s slice of Lake Superior feels like a different world—wild, rugged, and just a little mysterious. As I plan my own adventures around the Upper Peninsula, these are the 15 Lake Superior lighthouses in Michigan that keep...
