→Note: this post is the third in a series as we cover a week long vacation itinerary. Our trip starts at Rapid City, South Dakota. Website link: Custer State Park Cost: $20.00 per car for one week pass (as of August, 2018). For the best wildlife sightings, arrive early in the morning or early in the […]
However, we are going to leave you with a few additional photos. (Oh, and if you need help finding something to do on this final day of your Black Hills vacation, check out this link: Visit Rapid City) Badlands Bison Delta-01 Launch Control, 31 feet underground. Note the wall-size computer. Blast Door on the Delta-01 Launch […]
Where is it? On Route 66, of course! Actually, it’s on a stretch of the original Route 66 in Elk City, Oklahoma. We plan to drive the entire route someday, but we’re settling for bits and pieces for the time being. This turned out to be a nice little piece of the route. What’s it […]
Sunflower getting ready to unfurl her petals If you follow our posts, you’re already familiar with Quick Stops. Quick Stops are designed to give a nod to locations to which we can’t devote an entire post. The destinations are completely random and totally fun. Just get in the car and we will be on our […]
When we bought our travel trailer, we decided that in order to get the most use out of it we would implement what we call “minimal trip prep”. Minimal trip prep for us meant outfitting the trailer with everything we needed so we wouldn’t have to pack or unpack every time we went camping. Now, […]
Magical, misty mountain with rainbow at Grand Canyon National Park If you follow our posts, you’re already familiar with Quick Stops. Quick Stops are designed to give a nod to locations to which we can’t devote an entire post. The destinations are completely random and totally fun. Just get in the car and we will […]
Park boundary with El Capitan (left) and Guadalupe Peak (far right) in the background Website Link: Guadalupe Mountains National Park Cost: $7.00 per person (ages 16 and up) for 7 day pass – seniors free with senior pass Pine Springs Visitor Center: open daily 8:00 – 4:30 Mountain Time McKittrick Canyon day use area: gate is […]
Website link: Rocky Mountain National Park Note: a timed entry system is in effect, so plan ahead for your visit. Cost: $35.00 per car (7-day pass) Accommodations: Campgrounds for RVs and tents, as well as backcountry camping in the park. Additional hotels, campgrounds, and other amenities, including restaurants, available in Estes Park, Grand Lake, Lyons, and […]
Website link: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Where is it: Cornish, New Hampshire What is it: the home and studios of sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) Hours: 9:00 – 4:30 from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend to October 31 Much of the park is closed from November to May, however, the visitor center may be open. Check […]
The town of Harpers Ferry is a national park located (now) in the state of West Virginia, but it also borders the states of Maryland and Virginia. The town once had an armory (established by George Washington to build muskets), a cotton mill among other important manufacturing sites, and a college. It is also the […]
Franconia Notch State Park is located in the White Mountain National Forest between the towns of Lincoln, New Hampshire and Franconia, New Hampshire. This park has much to offer in the way outdoor adventures, just to name a few: Hiking Biking Kayaking and canoeing Scenic Drives Waterfalls The Flume Gorge (fee required) The Basin Cannon […]
Website: Arches National Park. Timed entry reservations are required as of 2022. Check the website for details. Lodging in the park: one campground for RV and tent camping. Reservations accepted. Accommodations and restaurants outside the park in Moab, Utah. Hiking and backpacking trails in the park. When to go: Anytime. The crowds at Arches during the […]
Featured Christmas is our favorite time of year, and when we’re not traveling, we love welcoming family and friends to our home. Today we’re sharing some of our decor and entertaining tips and tricks as well as a few of our favorite party food recipes. Come on in and stay awhile! Christmas tree full of […]
Website link: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Where is it: Cornish, New Hampshire What is it: the home and studios of sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) Hours: 9:00 – 4:30 from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend to October 31 Much of the park is closed from November to May, however, the visitor center may be open. Check […]
