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Yellowstone National Park
We spent several days in Yellowstone National Park this summer. Our goal was to experience as much of the park as we could while there. This meant each day we arrived to the park early in the morning and left late in the day. We learned quickly arriving early to the park has its advantages.… Read more
Our Hike In Medicine Bow National Forest
Just off I-80, East of Laramie, Wyoming is a section of the Medicine Bow National Forest called Pole Mountain. After driving the prior evening and all day from Kansas City, we were ready for an activity. We decided to stop since we could see Pole Mountain from the highway. It turned out to be a… Read more
TEAM USA Women’s Slow Pitch Softball
We had the exciting opportunity of watching TEAM USA Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Border Battle XI Tournament this past weekend against Canada and other competitive woman’s teams. The games were located in Midland, Michigan, which is 12 hours from our home. Although, it was a long drive for us over a short weekend, we decided… Read more
The Pelican Valley Trail in Yellowstone National Park
On our last day in Yellowstone National Park, we opted to exit the park through the east entrance, eager to soak in the last of its breathtaking views. We got an early start that day, the sun barely peeking over the horizon, and decided to take one more hike before leaving this magnificent place behind.… Read more
Carhenge of the Prairie
Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska might be the poor man’s version of the prehistoric and more famous structure in England called Stonehenge. For sure, it’s the American version of a mystical alignment of cars that may chart the sun and moon phases. More likely, it’s just an artful pile of classic automobiles that is sure to… Read more
The Blue Ridge Parkway Sunset
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic 469-mile winding road from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. We traveled on the top ridge of the mountains as we drove the southern end of the Parkway. The road twisted and turned and each new vista… Read more