After a week in Kokadjo, we moved a little further south in Maine to Eddington, a town that's a short drive to the larger city of Bangor. We picked this location because it was as close as we could (affordably) stay close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Although … [Read more...] about 1 Week Near Bangor, ME: Here’s What We Did
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Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From New Hampshire
We've been trying to fit in as many states as we can during 2023 because next year is the last year of our 50 state road trip and we have a lot we need to fit in next year too! That includes an international trip for our 20th anniversary and a couple of months driving up to - and … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From New Hampshire
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From New York
After finishing up in Michigan at the end of July, we moved on to the 38th state of our 50 state road trip - New York. We've visited New York City many times before and Shae lived there for a while, but we'd never spent any time in upstate New York. It was therefore great … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From New York
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Michigan
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
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