Many people head to Deadwood, SD for the casinos, shoot-out reenactments and Spearfish Canyon. But, all within walking distance to the Wild West main street, there are a few great museums to learn even more about the history of the town. I walked to all of them in one day and, … [Read more...] about The Museums Of Deadwood, SD
Driving The Wildlife Loop At Custer State Park In South Dakota
Stephen, Truffles and I drove through Custer State Park while staying in Rapid City, but I knew that I needed to go back without them. While they're very supportive of my love the animals, it can be challenging trying to get great snaps with my camera when they're both ready … [Read more...] about Driving The Wildlife Loop At Custer State Park 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
Visiting Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site In Little Rock, AR
"Those who would integrate our schools at any price are still among us." This is from the former Governor of Arkansas in 1958, after the school year in 1957 that found nine black students of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas embroiled in a year of violence, … [Read more...] about Visiting Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site In Little Rock, AR
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
Wilmington Coup In North Carolina – Home Of The Only Successful Coup In US History (125th Anniversary)
Juneteenth and The Tulsa Race Massacre (historically incorrectly known as the Tulsa Race Riot) are just two historical events that have only recently come into wider societal consciousness as the understanding and acknowledgement of systemic racism grows with the white … [Read more...] about Wilmington Coup In North Carolina – Home Of The Only Successful Coup In US History (125th Anniversary)
The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition – When Dreams Change
I've been working on this post in my head for months and avoiding writing it for just as long. Everything and everyone is fine. We're not getting divorced, having a baby, dying Truffles' hair hot pink or anything else revolutionary. It's just taken a lot to process all of the … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition – When Dreams Change
It’s Personal On The Battleship North Carolina In Wilmington, NC
The Battleship North Carolina is the 5th of 6 with the name. Just like when families have a Sr., Jr., I, II, III, etc. to carry on a legacy, the navy does something similar for vessels with an important or illustrious military history. The first USS North Carolina was a "ship … [Read more...] about It’s Personal On The Battleship North Carolina In Wilmington, NC
A Day In The Outer Banks: Kitty Hawk, Corolla & Point Harbor, NC
I (Shae) grew up only 2 hours from the Outer Banks and we went there a fair bit when we lived in Portsmouth, VA from 2010-2017, so we didn't feel like it was a priority on the road trip since we only had 3 weeks to explore the whole state. However, after going to the Air and … [Read more...] about A Day In The Outer Banks: Kitty Hawk, Corolla & Point Harbor, NC
Marloth Park: Like Living In The Best Zoo Ever
While we were in South Africa we were so fortunate to stay with our friends - Jim and Carrie - who live in Marloth Park (just outside of Kruger National Park) and experience their wonderful home, meet their friends at a Braai (South African BBQ), see the wildlife in their … [Read more...] about Marloth Park: Like Living In The Best Zoo Ever