Happy Memorial Day. Today we honor those who served our country. Some paid the highest price to keep our country free. We thank them and all those who choose to serve in the US military today.

Long weekends are a great time to get out and have some fun. At our house, we turn to Jeeps. Yes, we load up the Jeep and haul it to the forest where we ride in the dust, mud, and beautiful trails. You might say, I don’t see the fun in that. Let me assure you, it’s an adventure.

While I don’t drive, I am a very enthusiastic passenger. Really, going on a drive through the woods is beautiful. We pass different scenery, all in one trip. There are carve outs for the more daring drivers, and lazy trails that take us through the trees. There’s always something new to view, like driving through a woody area to end up in a meadow.

Here are a few pictures I managed to snap on our journey.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday as we kick off the summer season. There are so many wonderful places to visit, so get out there and explore this summer!

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