What does it cost to take a summer road trip like we are doing? Read further to find out what we’ve spent the first two weeks in the Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park. We have separated our costs by … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 16 Did we save the best for last? Check out our final stop in Yellowstone and get the down and dirty details of camping with no electric hookup. Southern Yellowstone – West Thumb Geyser Basin It … Continued
Today, we explored the oldest and hottest geothermal area in northwest Yellowstone National Park and had our first grizzly and black bear sightings! Mammoth Hot Springs Mammoth Hot Springs is a congested area so we shot right there when we woke … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 12 We ventured through the northeast section of the park which contains the striking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We then continued outside the northeast entrance to what has been voted as one of the most … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 11 We have arrived Yellowstone National Park! We are staying seven nights to explore the area and have set up at Grant Village Campground in the south end of the park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone was … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAYS 9 & 10 We had our first blunder of the road trip! We were supposed to be leaving South Dakota today and had no idea! Day 9 – Leaving Custer State Park We hit snooze today … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 8 Today, we drive up the spectacular Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, hike to a local swimming hole called Devil’s Tub, and take a detour to the highly revered Crow Peak Brewery. Spearfish Canyon is one of … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 7 A Cave, A Mountain Carving and Cowboys We had the ultimate South Dakota day! We explored an enormous cave, gaped at the amazement of Mount Rushmore and admired the traditions of the cowboy. The Dazzling … Continued