2022– What a hell of a year!
Here is a recap of every trip we went on this year. Over 46,108 miles traveled this year and countless memories made. I can’t wait to see what 2023 will hold!
January 2022
Mount Bohemia Ski Resort - Mohawk, MI (UP)
Who?: Hayden, Julia, & our friend Charlie
What? Snowboarding trip
When?: January 12-14
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 343 miles each way. 12 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Mount Bohemia’s Aqua Log Cabins
Rating: 10/10
Sarasota & Siesta Key, FL
Who? Julia and 2 friends
What? Girls Trip
When? January 28-31
Type of Travel: Plane
Distance: 1,413 miles each way
Accommodations: Mom & Dad’s condo
Rating: 7/10 - Couldn’t go to the beach due to bad weather.
February
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Fine Dining night at Moon’s Town Pump
When? February 25-26
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 109 miles each way. 4 hours 20 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Upper Mississippi River Lodging
Rating: 9.5/10
March
Sarasota & Siesta Key, FL
Who? Hayden and 2 friends
What? The boys go on Spring Break
When? March 2-7
Type of Travel: Plane
Distance: 1,413 miles each way
Accommodations: The in-law’s condo
Rating: 11/10
Who? Julia & Leine
What? Killing time in MKE with the pup because Hayden’s flight got canceled
When? March 6-7
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 115 miles each way. 3 and a half hours round trip.
Accommodations: Iron Horse Hotel
Recap: 9/10
Who? Hayden, Julia, Pabst, & Leine
What? Hiking at Hartman Creek State Park, pizza from Sliced Pizza Co., & beers at Central Waters Brewery
When? March 20
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 89 miles each way. 3 hours round trip.
Rating: 8/10
Milwaukee
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Homemade pasta night!
When? March 26-27
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 118 miles each way. 4 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Our friend’s house
Rating: 10/10
Who? Julia and her sister, Haley
What? Half Baked Harvest Cookbook Release
When? March 29-30
Type of Travel: Amtrak was delayed 5 hours, so I had to make it a road trip.
Distance/Time Traveled: 186 miles each way. 6 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Villa D’ Citta Bed & Breakfast
Rating: 9.9/10 would be a 10 if Amtrak didn’t suck.
April
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Checked out Henry Vilas Zoo, beers at Delta Beer Lab, and hike at Raymer’s Cove
When? April 10
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 56 miles each way. 2 hours round trip.
Rating: 6/10
Who? Julia & a group of gals!
What? My friend’s Bachelorette party and some exploring after
When? April 22-24
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 87 miles each way. 3 and a half hours round trip
Accommodations: Airbnb
Rating: 9/10
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Hayden earned this trip from work! We scooted all around the city exploring.
When? April 28-May 1
Type of Travel: Plane
Distance: 1,230 miles each way
Accommodations: Thompson Austin
Rating: 10/10
May
Wisconsin Rapids
Who? Hayden and his boys! …Like 16 of them!
What? Hayden’s bud’s bachelor party!
When? May 6-8
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 68 miles each way. 3 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Airbnb
Rating: 10/10
Who? Julia, her friend Jessica, Pabst, and Leine
What? Girls weekend exploring! Hiking at New Glarus Woods State Park, wine from Bailey’s, and checked out the new Dirty Dog Taphouse
When? May 7-8
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Dog-Friendly
Distance/Time Traveled: 57 miles each way. 2 hours and 20 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Chalet Landhaus Inn
Rating: 8/10
Who? Hayden, Julia, Pabst, and Leine
What? Hike Pop’s Knoll, lunch at Grumpy Troll, shopping at Kella and Duluth Trading Company
When? May 15
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 43 miles each way. 2 hours round trip.
Recap: 7.5/10
Who? Julia & Haley
When? Memorial Day Weekend - May 28-31
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 315 miles each way. 10 and a half hours each way.
Accommodations: Apostle Island Area Campground
Rating: 11/10
June
Who? Julia, Haley, and cousins
When? June 10-12
Type of Travel: Plane
Distance/Time Traveled: 976 miles each way
Accommodations: My cousin’s apartment
Rating: 9/10
Who? Hayden, Julia, & Leinenkugel
When? June 17-19
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 95 miles each way. 3 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Ironworks Hotel
Rating: 9/10
Mukwonago
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Heading to Julia’s hometown for our friend’s wedding. Dinner at Fork in the Road, the next day we went to East Troy Brewery before heading to the wedding. Explore Old World Wisconsin before heading home on Sunday
When? June 24-26
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 103 miles each way. 3 and a half hours round trip.
Accommodations: My parent’s place
Rating: 9/10
July
Who? Hayden, Julia, Pabst, and Leine
What? Hiking at Wildcat Mountain State Park. We were planning to do lunch at Riversend or Wild Cat Mountain Bar and Grill, but the rain rolled in so we didn’t want to sit on the patio with the pups.
When? July 2
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 53 miles each way. 2 and a half hours round trip.
Rating: 7.5/10 - would have been a 10 if the rain stayed away
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Celebrating 4 years together and 1 year of engagement
When? July 15-14
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 114 miles each way. 4 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Maxwell Mansion
Rating: 10/10
Who? Julia
What? Glamping! Spent the weekend enjoying the northwoods, the lake, and a vintage camper
When? July 22-24
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 213 miles each way. 7 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Coady’s Point of View
Rating: 11/10
Who? Hayden, Julia, & Charlie
What? A weekend on the Mississippi to celebrate Hayden’s 33rd Birthday!
When? July 29-31
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 109 miles each way. 4 hours 20 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Sandy Bottoms-Up Campground - Bigfoot Bungalow
Rating: 10/10
August
Castle Rock Lake
Who? Hayden and 8 buds
What? Hayden’s Bachelor Party! Boating & Drinking
When? August 5-7
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 40 miles each way. 1 and a half hours round trip.
Accommodations: Airbnb
Rating: 10/10
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Hayden’s company party at Mecca and followed by a bar hop!
When? August 13-14
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 116 miles each way. 4 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Sheraton Milwaukee
Rating: 9/10 - Could of been a 10 if the hangover wasn’t so aggressive
Who? Hayden, Julia, Pabst, and Leine
What? Exploring Manitowoc for the very first time! Breweries, curds, and a lighthouse– OH MY!
When? August 26-28
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 139 miles each way. 5 hours round trip.
Accommodations: Baymont by Wyndham Manitowoc Lakefront
Rating: 9/10 - a really incredible dog-friendly area
September
Who? Hayden, Julia, Pabst, and Leine
What? Camping trip to celebrate my 26th Birthday. Explored St. Germain and Eagle River with the pups.
When? September 2-5
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 200 miles each way. 6 hours 15 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Lynn Ann’s Campground - highly recommend! Very dog-friendly.
Rating: 11/10
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? A little fall escape to the mountains. We stayed with my Aunt & Uncle while exploring Seattle and then went out to Mt Rainier. It was Hayden’s first time there and he loved it!
When? September 17-21
Type of Travel: Plane
Distance: 1,939 miles each way.
Accommodations: My Aunt & Uncle’s and Airbnb
Rating: 10/10
October
Who? Hayden & Julia visiting Jessica
What? More MKE exploring. Lakefront Brewery fish fry and had some fun at Up-Down.
When? October 7-8
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 116 miles each way. 3 and a half hours round trip.
Accommodations: Dubbel Dutch
Rating: 7/10 had to leave early and abruptly on Saturday morning due to a sick puppy.
Who? Julia, Jessica, and Pabst
What? A visit to this Ice Age Trail Community for the Mammoth Hike Challenge. Hiking the IAT in Interstate State Park, chowing down at Be Wild Burgers, and sipping wine at Dancing Dragonfly and Chateau St. Croix.
When? October 10-12
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 228 miles each way. 2 hours and 10 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: 123 S Washington
Rating: 9/10
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Crossing off a bucket list item– Standing in a cranberry bog! This visit to Rooted In Red will never be forgotten.
When? October 15
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 95 miles each way. 3 hours round trip.
Rating: 10/10
Delafield
Who? Julia and her friend Chellie
What? A visit to this Ice Age Trail Community for the Mammoth Hike Challenge. Strolling on the IAT, lunch at the amazing Belfre Kitchen, and shopping in town.
When? October 19
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 90 miles each way. 2 hours and 40 minutes round trip.
Rating: 8.5/10
Who? Julia & Haley
What? A visit to this Ice Age Trail Community for the Mammoth Hike Challenge. Lots of hiking, a fun night at The Fuzzy Pig, and another great sister trip in the books!
When? October 21-23
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 86 miles each way. 2 hours 50 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Hamilton House,
Rating: 9/10
November
Who? Julia and 8 of her gals
What? Julia’s Bachelorette Party
When? November 2-6
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 621 miles each way. 19 and a half hours round trip.
Accommodations: The Graduate Nashville and Airbnb
Rating: 10/10
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? Enjoying a romantic staycation! We had the best time being a tourist where we live.
When? November 16-18
Type of Travel: The shortest road trip.
Distance/Time Traveled: 1 mile. 6 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast
Rating: 8.5/10
Who? Hayden, Julia, Haley, and brother-in-law Billy
What? Christmas in Cassville - wine walk, fireworks, and the cutest Mississippi River towns.
When? November 26-27
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 109 miles each way. 4 hours and 20 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: The Potosi Inn
Rating: 9/10. Could have been a 10, but there was a bad hangover and a lack of breakfast.
December
Who? Hayden & Julia
What? A visit to see some of Hayden’s work accounts turned into a romantic stay. Really good fish fry from Commerce Street Brewery, drinks around the cutest Hallmark Christmas movie town, and a visit to the best old-fashioned candy store, High Street Sweets!
When? December 2-3
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 63 miles each way. 2 and a half hours round trip.
Accommodations: Commerce Street Brewery Hotel
Rating: 9/10
Waukesha County and Milwaukee
Who? Julia & Haley
What? Sister adventure day! We went to Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays event and then went to the Third Ward to Cafe Benelux lux domes!
When? December 4
Type of Travel: Road Trip - Day Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 116 miles each way. 3 and a half hours round trip.
Rating: 9/10
Sheboygan
Who? Hayden, Julia, Haley, and Billy
What? Exploring Sheboygan for the first time. We went to the Wade House Historic Site, 3 Sheeps Brewing, and enjoyed an amazing dinner at Il Ritrovo.
When? December 10-11
Type of Travel: Road Trip
Distance/Time Traveled: 116 miles each way. 4 hours and 20 minutes round trip.
Accommodations: Velvet Sheep Farm
Rating: 10/10
Who? Julia & Haley
What? Christmas trip to the windy city to check out Christmas pop-up bars and Harry Potter Magic at Play
When? December 20-21
Type of Travel: Once again Amtrak sucks and completely canceled one of my trains and delayed the other 9 hours. So… Road Trip.
Distance/Time Traveled: 187 miles each way. 6 hours and 10 minutes round trip + traffic.
Accommodations: Selina Chicago
Rating: 8/10. Could have been a 10 if I wouldn’t have been stuck in traffic on the way home.
This year has been absolutely amazing. There were so many adventures and I can’t wait to see what 2023 will hold.
