Agave blooms We don’t pretend to be professional photographers, however we do love to aim and shoot. No fancy filters or special effects for us, but sometimes we get a lucky shot. You will see what we see through our lenses or on our cell phone screens! We decided to show you some of our […]
Featured Bighorn Sheep, Badlands National Park Part of the reason we travel to parks is to see wildlife. We even keep lists of the animals we see on trips because we can’t always get a picture of them – like the badger that ran in front of us on a road in South Dakota. Hey, […]
Where is Scotts Bluff National Monument Located? The monument is located near Gering, Nebraska, USA Website: Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor center and Summit Road hours vary seasonally. Check website for details. Summit Road scenic drive. Hiking, biking trails. Exceptional museum and visitor center. Accommodations and restaurants in the city of Scottsbluff. First things first… Please […]
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 […]
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. Zion Episcopal Church is in Charles Town, West Virginia. The town was settled by Charles Washington, the youngest […]
Where is it? Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is located at 2120 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. The park features: Museum and visitor center Restored Mobil gas station The school and grounds Ranger led walks Tours may be available on select days or by special arrangement with […]
Featured Wyoming Capitol Building Bored? Stuck at home? Rather be on the road or camping? We are right there with you. To fill the void at our house, we’ve been using our spare time to take different kinds of virtual road trips. In this post, we’ve put together a list of ideas to help end […]
While the title of our post is Route 66 – Missouri, we have covered the route stops we made in Kansas too. Kansas only has 14 miles of the route, but we didn’t want to leave it out. Enjoy the trip! Americana at its best! The Route U.S. Highway 66, better known as Route 66, […]
Not far from the halfway point on the old Route 66 lies the city of Amarillo, Texas. Today, I-40 bisects the city which is hard to miss on any mid-America east-west road trip. Amarillo is a classic, from it’s Route 66 historic area to its museums and quirky Americana. Road trippers will want to spend […]
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 […]
→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 […]
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 […]
Where is Scotts Bluff National Monument Located? The monument is located near Gering, Nebraska, USA Website: Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor center and Summit Road hours vary seasonally. Check website for details. Summit Road scenic drive. Hiking, biking trails. Exceptional museum and visitor center. Accommodations and restaurants in the city of Scottsbluff. First things first… Please […]
Featured Wyoming Capitol Building Bored? Stuck at home? Rather be on the road or camping? We are right there with you. To fill the void at our house, we’ve been using our spare time to take different kinds of virtual road trips. In this post, we’ve put together a list of ideas to help end […]
