The drive out was long but scenic. Wayne found himself relaxing and whistling a favorite tune. “Cry Baby,” by Janis Joplin.

She grew up somewhere around here he knew. A few hours north along the coast, Port Arthur Texas it was; Janis Lyn Joplin, born January 19, 1943; Died October 4, 1970, alone in her room, or so the tale goes. She was only 27, so much in her past, so much ahead, ended by a needle. He made a mental note to do more research on her life when he got back to the hotel.
“One’s just gotta love Google and Wikipedia.”

While it's lightly traveled, Chain O' Lakes State Park in north eastern Indiana is ideal for those who like to fish, canoe, swimming and enjoy a peaceful setting. Find out about other recreational activities, lodging and more so that you can plan a visit there.

Fredericksburg has become one of the more popular destinations in the Texas hill country. Rich in German heritage, the signs of that influence are abundant along the wide, lazy side streets in the historic district. Amazing limestone homes and commercial buildings, fachwerk, dog trots, and quaint Sunday houses are familiar sites within the community.