After spending a month in Minnesota, it was time to hit up the 36th state on our road trip - Michigan - where we stayed for about five weeks. Michigan had been one of the states I'd been most looking forward to visiting. It didn't end up blowing me away as much as I thought it … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Michigan
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Traverse City National Cherry Festival: Pie Eating & Pit Spitting Contests, Amazing Cherries & More
I almost won my first pie eating contest this summer! When planning out last year where we wanted visit in 2023, we decided to head to Michigan in the summer so that we could get to Traverse City in time for the 2023 National Cherry Festival. The Cherry Festival is a … [Read more...] about Traverse City National Cherry Festival: Pie Eating & Pit Spitting Contests, Amazing Cherries & More
Lakenenland Sculpture Park In Marquette, MI: Free, Fun & Pet-Friendly
While having dinner with Shae's aunt when staying in Houghton, MI, she mentioned Lakenenland sculpture park in Marquette as being worth a visit. It was a couple of hours from Houghton, so it sounded like the perfect spot to stop for lunch and stretch our legs on our way to … [Read more...] about Lakenenland Sculpture Park In Marquette, MI: Free, Fun & Pet-Friendly
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Minnesota
After spending a month in South Dakota, we drove one state over to the east - Minnesota - which was the 35th state we've visited on the road trip. We didn't end up doing Minnesota justice unfortunately, so we'd like to return there in the future. We both had work trips in the … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Minnesota
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From South Dakota
From late April to late May, Shae, Truffles and I visited South Dakota - the 34th state on our 7 year, 50 state road trip. Up until a couple of months before we visited, I can't say I was overly interested in visiting South Dakota. I wasn't dreading us spending time there, but … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From South Dakota
7 Roadside Attractions Along I-90 In South Dakota
South Dakota's two largest cities - Sioux Falls and Rapid City - bookend the state on the eastern and western sides respectively. Between the two cities runs I-90 which also skirts the northern edge of Badlands National Park. Along I-90 you can find all kinds of roadside … [Read more...] about 7 Roadside Attractions Along I-90 In South Dakota
Feeding Prairie Dogs At Badlands Ranch Store In Philip, SD
To start this post off right, let me note that as a general rule (and in places like the National Parks it's against the law) that you shouldn't feed the wildlife - even the little wildlife like squirrels, chipmunks, and prairie dogs. This is especially crucial when you're … [Read more...] about Feeding Prairie Dogs At Badlands Ranch Store In Philip, SD
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Arkansas
From mid-March to early April, Shae, Truffles and I headed to Arkansas - our 32nd state on our 7 year, 50 state road trip. We specifically chose that time of year so that we could attend the World's Shortest St Patrick's Day Parade in Hot Springs, but ended up having fun in … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Arkansas
Visiting Guitar Walk & Beatles Park In Walnut Ridge, AR: Rock N’ Roll Heaven
On our way from Little Rock, AR to St Louis, MO, we stopped for lunch in Walnut Ridge. It was a good halfway point for the drive, but the primary reason was because Shae had seen that an interesting roadside attraction was there - Guitar Walk. As it turned out, Walnut Ridge … [Read more...] about Visiting Guitar Walk & Beatles Park In Walnut Ridge, AR: Rock N’ Roll Heaven
The Eureka Springs Working Bunnies Are Simply Ear-Resistible
Ah, Facebook you star - you come through yet again for some road trip wonderfulness with the Eureka Springs Working Bunnies. I saw a video and immediately added it to our spreadsheet where we keep a list of things to do in each state. There are bunnies in Eureka Springs, … [Read more...] about The Eureka Springs Working Bunnies Are Simply Ear-Resistible