Wildlife. Beautiful lakes. Scenic drives. Rock formations. Hiking. Unique views of Mount Rushmore and so much more. Custer State Park is simply stunning. Shae and I have visited many state parks on our 50 state road trip, but I think Custer State Park in South Dakota is my new … [Read more...] about Visiting The Beautiful Custer State Park In South Dakota
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2 Weeks In Salt Lake City, UT: Here’s What We Did
With my parents having returned to the UK after their month with us on the road trip, it was time for us to head back up to Utah to hit somewhere we'd not had a chance to visit with them - Salt Lake City. I say we, but it was initially just me and Truffles heading up there … [Read more...] about 2 Weeks In Salt Lake City, UT: Here’s What We Did
6 Weeks In Denver, CO: Here’s What We Did
Shae and I spent just over six weeks in Denver while in Colorado on our 50 state road trip. In reality, we didn't spend all that time actually in Denver because Shae went to California for just over a week with a friend to celebrate their birthdays, plus we both went to Seattle … [Read more...] about 6 Weeks In Denver, CO: Here’s What We Did
Two Visits To Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park was the fourth most visited National Park in 2020 and it's not hard to see why. Mountains, lakes, wildlife and more mean there's a lot of natural beauty to appreciate, while hiking trails help you see even more of the park. We visited the park … [Read more...] about Two Visits To Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiking To Mills Lake & Jewel Lake At Rocky Mountain National Park
Before heading off on our 3 week trip overseas, Shae and I visited Rocky Mountain National Park. They had two types of entrance tickets available - one with access to the entire park including Bear Lake Rd and one that gives access to the whole park other than Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Hiking To Mills Lake & Jewel Lake At Rocky Mountain National Park
A Day Out In Truth Or Consequences, NM
One of the most distinctly-named places in New Mexico is the city of Truth or Consequences. Formerly named Hot Springs, the city changed its name to Truth or Consequences on March 31, 1950 to win a competition to have a radio show (which was called Truth or Consequences) … [Read more...] about A Day Out In Truth Or Consequences, NM
Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Baton Rouge, Shae, Truffles and I headed an hour west to stay for a week in Lafayette. There was a lot of interesting stuff to learn while there, as well as some tasty food, so we had a great week there. Here's everything that we got up to in … [Read more...] about Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Visiting Wall Doxey State Park In Holly Springs, Mississippi
While staying in New Albany, Shae and I looked for somewhere to go for a short hike. It didn't seem like we had too many options in north Mississippi, but we spotted Wall Doxey State Park while looking on Google Maps and decided to take a trip there. Wall Doxey State Park is … [Read more...] about Visiting Wall Doxey State Park In Holly Springs, Mississippi
Visiting The Lost Sea Adventure in Sweetwater, TN
We've had the opportunity to visit a lot of really cool caverns over the course of the road trip so far, so when we heard about the US's largest (and the world's second largest) underground lake in Tennessee, we added it to the list. There aren't as many rock formations in The … [Read more...] about Visiting The Lost Sea Adventure in Sweetwater, TN
15 Free Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia
One of the ways Shae and I are able to afford our 5 year, 50 state road trip is by finding free things to do along the way. We've visited Richmond, Virginia a couple of times in the past, but only for a day or two and so hadn't had much of a chance to explore the city. We were … [Read more...] about 15 Free Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia