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Yep, you read that right. We failed the Tetons. Oh, and then we failed Yellowstone. Let me explain. This page may contain affiliate links. This means I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. I only endorse products that I use and enjoy myself from businesses I trust. … Continue reading We Failed Yellowstone and the Tetons
When we (sadly) left the Tetons, we were optimistic about what Idaho had to offer. However, we weren’t entirely sure what Idaho had to offer. We had a couple of places on our list, such as seeing the Salmon River, but other than that, we were just going to look at the map and go … Continue reading Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the prettiest little national park you’ve probably never heard of. It’s located in western North Dakota, right on I-94, next to the charming little town of Medora, North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park was not the first national park ever created. In fact, it wasn’t even created while Roosevelt … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt National Park
We’re in central Florida this week for Easter break and decided to visit one of our favorite spots: Silver Springs State Park. This place has so much to offer! They have camping, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing, and of course—the iconic glass bottom boats that are just wonderful. If you’re not familiar with this … Continue reading Silver Springs State Park
Last week I wrote about Sanibel Island, one of our favorite beach destinations. This week, I want to talk about another Beach favorite of ours: St. Augustine, Florida. When we visit St. Augustine, Florida, we technically stay just south at Crescent Beach. However, for the purpose of this post, I am going to lump it … Continue reading St. Augustine, Florida: An Oldie but a Goodie
When we set out on our big summer trip last year, Mesa Verde National Park was actually on our list. It was in the general direction we had planned to go, and it was actually one of the few places we visited that was on the original itinerary. Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National … Continue reading Mesa Verde National Park
What’s better than a road trip to see friends? A road trip to see friends and visit a national park together! When some friends of ours relocated to Kentucky, we wanted to go see them, but we decided to make a trip of it and meet up with them at Mammoth Cave National Park. … Continue reading Mammoth Cave National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located in western Colorado. It’s a little off the beaten path, especially if you are driving through Colorado to get to the Utah parks, or if the only thing on your radar in Colorado is the Rocky Mountain National Park. … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park