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15 Must-See Midwest National Park Sites
When most people think of National Parks, they often think of the famous sites like Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Grand Canyon. While those parks out west are truly amazing, the Midwest is also home to its own stunning National Park sites. From rugged mountains to rolling prairies and unique history, the Midwest has something for every park enthusiast. In this blog post, we’ll highlight some of our must-see Midwest National Park sites to add to your family travel bucket list.…
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Family Fun in Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Looking for a family getaway full of outdoor recreation, historic sites, and small town charm? Check out the quaint and lovely town of Fort Pierre, South Dakota. Located just across the river from the state capitol, Fort Pierre is a wonderful destination full of adventure for the whole family. Things to do in Fort Pierre, South Dakota Fort Pierre offers a convenient road trip location just 30 minutes north of I-90 in central South Dakota. The town has a storied…
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Family Guide to Wind Cave National Park
We recently returned from an amazing 9 day trip across North and South Dakota. With so many wonderful parks and sights to explore, I was tempted to skip South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park. While this park is less well known than other big name sites, I’m so glad we did make the time to include Wind Cave on our itinerary. The intricate cave formations, vast prairie terrain, and diverse wildlife are worth the trip. Here is the ultimate travel…
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2011 WY/MT Trip – Day 10
Mondays Suck You know the saying, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck”? Well that appears to apply well to me. We jumped in the truck this morning and I was happy to find that the clutch had healed itself overnight. So we topped off the tank and hit the road for our last 12 hour stretch which would have put us home at 5 ish. At about 60 miles into the trip, in the middle…
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2011 WY/MT Trip – Day 9
Today we wound our way by Mt Rushmore, and through the Badlands of SD. Travel: On the way to Mt Rushmore: Mt. Rushmore: Of course, we had to stop by Wall Drug on the way (worth the stop if you’re going by): Badlands: And now we’re here in Oacoma SD, which is about 12 more hours from home. True to the nature of the beast, the truck is trying to break again. When I pulled off the interstate and pushed…
