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South Dakota Road Trip: Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and Badlands National Park

Mar 26

South Dakota Road Trip: Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and Badlands National Park

Experience Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Custer State Park, and the Badlands in one epic South Dakota Road Trip! South Dakota is a beautiful yet rugged state to travel through. In fact, the Black Hills is one of the most visited areas of the Midwest. Between the caves, cliffs, and canyons are endless miles of […]

by Erin

10 Epic Things to Do in the Black Hills with Kids

Mar 22

Best Things to Do, Road Trips, South Dakota

10 Epic Things to Do in the Black Hills with Kids

The Best Things to Do When Traveling to the Black Hills with Kids As one of the most visited areas in the Midwest, the Black Hills in South Dakota is the perfect family-friendly destination. Between the forested trails, historic sights, and scenic drives are giant boulders to climb, tunnels and caves to explore, and herds […]

by Erin

Mar 17

Road Trips, South Dakota, U.S. National Parks

Drive the Badlands Loop Scenic Byway

How to See the Best of Badlands National Park Badlands National Park is an other-worldly park that is much different than most other national parks. Instead of the towering peaks of the Tetons or the bright green trees and lush meadows of Sequoia, the Badlands are filled with sharp spires, eroded buttes, and towering pinnacles […]

by Erin

Spend a Day in Indiana Dunes National Park

Mar 5

Best Things to Do, Indiana, U.S. National Parks

Spend a Day in Indiana Dunes National Park

The Best Things to Do with a Day in Indiana Dunes National Park Indiana Dunes National Park is a unique park in that it borders 15 miles of shoreline of one of the Great Lakes and encompasses four distinct ecosystems consisting of sandy dunes, prairies, deciduous forests, and wetlands. It is the fourth most biologically […]

by Erin

Family Things to Do in Chicago in Winter

Feb 23

Best Things to Do, Illlinois

Family Things to Do in Chicago in Winter

Find the Best Family Things to Do in Chicago during Winter! With a name like “the Windy City”, you might not think of Chicago as a good place to visit during the winter months. True it is cold and windy, but it is also magnificent during this time. With snow-covered parks, that bright blue hue […]

by Erin

The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Feb 15

Best Things to Do, Destinations

The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

The best cities in the U.S. to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day has been a time-honored tradition since the 1600’s, when the Christian church established a Feast Day honoring St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. On March 17th every year people around the world have taken up the festivities and the […]

by Erin

The Best Things to Do in Silver Springs, Florida

Feb 8

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida State Parks

The Best Things to Do in Silver Springs, Florida

Visiting Silver Springs takes you back to “Old Florida” Silver Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear spring-fed water, natural landscape, and abundant wildlife. With miles of hiking trails, a huge campground, glass bottom boat tours, and the largest artesian spring in the country, there is something for everyone to experience in this […]

by Erin

Feb 6

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida State Parks

Kayaking in Silver Springs

Tips for the best day on the water while kayaking in Silver Springs! A trip to the Silver River and Silver Springs in central Florida is truly taking a step back in time. Paddling down the Silver River is the best way to experience “Old Florida”, where the landscape has remained untouched for hundreds of […]

by Erin

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