Side Trip from Custer State Park
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 6 A South Dakota Day Trip to the Towns of Lead, Deadwood and Sturgis We decided to give our legs a break after yesterday’s long hike so we headed north to the towns of Lead, Deadwood … Continued
Crazy Horse Memorial: Be Part of History in the Making
The Crazy Horse Memorial is as much about the history and preservation of the American Indian culture and heritage as it is about the endurance and dream of the sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski. Storyteller in Stone Korczak’s extraordinary story started in … Continued
Custer State Park Hiking
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 5 Custer State Park Hiking What was supposed to be a 2 to 4 hour hiking day ended up being a 6 ½ hour day. We were originally planning to hike up to Black Elk Peak, … Continued
Introduction to Custer State Park
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 4 Custer State Park in South Dakota Custer State Park is the first and largest state park in South Dakota (one of the largest in the country actually). It encompasses 70,000 acres of lakes, prairie, pine … Continued
Badlands National Park in Photos
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The Stark Beauty of Badlands National Park Summer Road Trip, Day 3 I stood on the shifty rocks overlooking a wasteland of jagged peaks and otherworldly terrain. The wind was whipping violently at my face, but the landscape before me … Continued
The Best I-90 Road Trip Stops
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Summer Road Trip, Day 2: Goodbye Minnesota, Hello South Dakota Interstate 90 is the longest Interstate Highway in the United States at 3,020 miles. It is in the northern section and runs from Boston, Massachusetts, to Seattle, Washington. Today is … Continued
En Route to the Badlands
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SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 1 And so our epic 80 day summer road trip begins – 13 U.S. states, 2 Canadian provinces and 13 national parks. For the upcoming months, I will be sharing with you our highlights, lowlights, adventures, favorite spots, best tips … Continued
Florida Road Trip Tips: 25 Things You Should Know
All the things you need to know to have a great Florida road trip: #1 If you are traveling in and around Orlando or central Florida, purchasing a Sun-Pass for tolls may be advantageous. You can buy them at over … Continued