by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 25, 2025 | Castles Around the World
Where to Find Them Around the World I’ve always been fascinated by castles. Growing up, I dreamed of visiting the fairytale fortresses of Germany — tall towers, stone walls, and a sense of history you could almost feel in the air. But as I started traveling more, I...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 23, 2025 | Muffler Men and His giant Friends
Uniroyal Gals: The women of the Muffler Men Giants When people think of roadside giants, the first image that often comes to mind is the classic “Muffler Man” — those towering fiberglass figures that once advertised muffler shops, gas stations, and burger joints. But...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 23, 2025 | Pennsylvania Covered Bridges, Western Pennsylvania
A Journey Through Time and Backroads There’s something timeless about a covered bridge. These historic wooden structures are scattered across the American landscape, each one a reminder of a simpler era when horse-drawn wagons and early automobiles rumbled over creaky...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 9, 2025 | Covered Bridges, Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
Exploring the Rare Double-Barrel Covered Bridges Covered bridges have long captured the imagination of travelers and photographers alike, their quaint charm evoking a slower, more deliberate era. But tucked away across the United States is an even rarer breed—the...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 9, 2025 | Lighthouses, Texas Destinations
From Galveston to Port Isabel The history of Texas lighthouses runs deep, starting back in 1852 when the federal government built more than 20 beacons to help ships navigate the shallow waters, shifting sandbars, and hidden oyster reefs of the Gulf of Mexico. Over the...
