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
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
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
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
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
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