The final stop of our 6 weeks in Kansas was Hutchinson, a city in the center of the state that's about an hour northwest of Wichita. We spent five days there, although taking into account moving days, working and going on a road trip around central Kansas, we didn't have that … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Things To Do In Hutchinson, Kansas
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10 Reasons Why We Loved Madison, Wisconsin
We stayed in seven Wisconsin cities while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, the last of which was the state capital - Madison. We stayed there a week and found some fun things to do along the way. It ended up rivaling Milwaukee for being my favorite place we visited in … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why We Loved Madison, Wisconsin
Free Zoo Number Two For You To Do In Madison – Woohoo!
It was a hot, beautiful day for our last morning in Wisconsin. I'd heard, while staying at the Super 8 in Wausau WI, that the FREE zoo in Madison WI was not to be missed. The Henry Vila's Zoo was much more zoo than park, especially when compared to Irvine Zoo near Eau … [Read more...] about Free Zoo Number Two For You To Do In Madison – Woohoo!
You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me: A Gas Station And Petting Zoo In One!?
Yes, you herd me correctly. A gas station and a petting zoo. A farm and a Chevron gas station near Metter, Georgia have made it the best animal-themed exit in Georgia. Or maybe the world! It costs approximately $3.00 per adult to go to the fence that lines … [Read more...] about You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me: A Gas Station And Petting Zoo In One!?
10 Reasons We Loved Riverbanks Zoo In Columbia SC
Shae and I visited Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia SC a few days ago and loved it. Here are 10 reasons why we loved Riverbanks Zoo: 1) We Fed Giraffes The first thing we did when we entered the zoo was head straight to the giraffe enclosure. For $2 per person, you … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons We Loved Riverbanks Zoo In Columbia SC
Cuddled By Koalas At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
I'd like to preface this post with a note. We understand that there are conflicting opinions on koala cuddling, particularly in Australia. Some states and territories don't allow koala holding at all, but you can pet them. Other areas still allow varying degrees of koala … [Read more...] about Cuddled By Koalas At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
20 Pictures: Smithsonian National Zoo
Washington, D.C. mini-trip for Shae’s birthday: Review: Stone’s Cove, Herndon VA Review: Staybridge Suites Herndon Dulles Review: b Restaurant DC Penn Quarter The Birthday Queen’s Royal Visit to Washington, D.C. 20 Pictures: Smithsonian National Zoo Lifehouse … [Read more...] about 20 Pictures: Smithsonian National Zoo