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Stories from past blogs
The Mighty 2/5ths
The beginning of our second hiking trip and the adventure that helped set our national park tradition in stone.
Day 8 & 9: Onward…to The Garden of the Gods!
Off to Colorado, where the otherworldly Garden of the Gods awaited, along with the beautifully thrilling Pikes Peak.
Day 6: Geysers and Mountains and Grizzlies- oh my!
We made it to Yellowstone National Park! An expansive land filled with geysers, wildlife, and untouched nature, we had no idea what was in store for us.
Day 5: “It’s Not Just a Boulder. It’s a Rock.”
Straight from Close Encounters of the Third Kind, we found the unusual, larger-than-life, mesmerizing Devil’s Tower.
Day 3: South Dakota, Part 2
On the third day we officially made it to our first national park — The Badlands! Plus, some unexpected encounters at Mount Rushmore.
Day 2: “Is this Heaven? No. It’s Iowa.”
The second day of our trip, as we made it to Iowa and South Dakota.
Day 1: On the road again…
The first day of our great roadtrip — we had no idea what lay ahead!
