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Here’s the Recap of our Trip!
119 Days on the Road 14,622 miles 3 countries: US, Mexico, Canada 25 States (25 more to camp in) 27...
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Day 112 to end: Indiana Dunes NP
Our final stop on our adventure was Indiana Dunes NP to meet up with Josh and Gio. Unlike the Sleeping...
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Day 107 to 111: Sleeping Bear Dunes NP
On our way to Sleeping Bear Dunes NP, we took the ferry to Mackinac Island. We had a great day...
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Day 100 – 104: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Our 4 day Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore stay was at the AuTrain Lake Campground. Soon after we arrived we experienced...
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Sally Signing Off!
Saturday July 18th – due to the heavy smoke coverage in Northern Michigan, I decided to head back to Webster...
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Day 97 – 99: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Arrived in time for a sunset hike to see the sea caves. Then the smoke rolled in and our boat...
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Day 93 – 95: Theodore Roosevelt NP
After arrival at the campground in the little town of Medora, we jumped onto the free trolley and headed into...
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Day 89 – 93: Badlands National Park
The scenery here is just amazing, driving along the overlooks was a treat. We hiked the Notches, which included a...
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Day 83 – 88: South Dakota
After leaving the Grand Tetons, we stayed for a night at Gruener Brothers Brewery. One of my favorite Harvest Host...
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Day 78 – 82: Grand Teton National Park
Day 1Drove to Jenny lake for a quick 10 mile hike up to a waterfall, then drove up to signal...
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Day 70 – 76: Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone was the first National Park and is definitely the gem of the National Parks. Old Faithful was amazing but...
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Day 66 – 69: Glacier National Park
We stayed for 4 days at the Apgar Campground Glacier National Park. Sally’s friend, Wendy, flew in to camp with...
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Day 64 – 65: Mount St Helens, WA
We arrived at Mt St Helens, WA at about 1pm on June 3rd. First stop was Ape Caves, a 2...
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Day 61-62 – Crater Lake National Park
We weren’t really sure what to expect at Crater Lake NP as most of the roads are closed until mid-June...
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Days #50-53 – Yosemite National Park
We had the pleasure of spending 3 days hiking and exploring the beauty of Yosemite. – Mom Yosemite NP Yosemite...
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Day #47 – Death Valley, CA
Add Your Heading Text Here What a day! It started normally with an early 7:30 departure from the campsite and...
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Day #43 – Death Valley National Park
Arrived at Death Valley for the sunset. Got up early and hiked the Mesquite Flats hike through the sand then...
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Day #42 – Joshua Tree National Park
Started out the day by checking out the nature area at the campground check-in – always lovely, knowledgeable people at...
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Day #41 – Joshua Tree National Park
First day at Joshua Tree National Park. Did 3 hikes today! 1st, was the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. The trail...
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Day #40 – Las Vegas, NV
Lovely relaxing morning: a little shopping for Mary & I at the Outlets, while Bob got the screw removed from...
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Day #39 – Las Vegas, NV
On Sunday, we spent the day exploring Las Vegas and staying at a fancy RV resort. Then we went into...
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Day #37 – Grand Canyon West
Grand Canyon West ! This gem has a glass Skywalk that’s 4,000 ft above the Canyon floor and has great...
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Day #36 – Zion National Park
The day started with a big breakfast cooked by Bob and Mary – always a treat. We headed to the shuttle...
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Day #35 – Zion National Park
Today, Bob and Mary did the Angel’s Landing hike that has been on their bucket list. Sally chose a more...
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Day #33 – Page, AZ
Today we took on the 10 mile Wahweap Ghost Hoodoos Trail. We had barely started before we met with a...
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Day #32 – Page, AZ
Today, we did a tour of Antelope Canyon.The tour consisted of kayaking to the Canyon, followed by a hike in...
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Day #30 – Page, AZ
We are in Page, AZ at the Wahweap Campground with a lovely view of Lake Powell. Today, we did some...
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Day #29 – Mesa Verde National Park
Today we explored the Mesa Verde NP. Drove down to end of park and worked our way around all the...
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Day #28 – Route 66
While driving on Route 66 towards our next destination, Mesa Verde National Park, we stopped at the Wigwam Motel in...
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Day #27 – Petrified Forest National Park
We spent the day exploring the Petrified Forest National Park. Arrived the night before at a Harvest Host near the...
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Day #26 – White Sands to Petrified Forest National Park
We left the beautiful White Sands National Park area in extreme heat, with high winds and dust storms. It was...
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Day #25 – White Sands National Park
White Sands National Park. Trying some sledding on the “snow”. It is cool to the touch. Hiked part of the...
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Day #23 – Carlsbad Caverns
Today we drove up to Carlsbad Cavern National Park. Got there around 9am before it opened at 9:30 and there...
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Day # 24 – Roswell, NM
Left Carlsbad caverns after a night of luxury with full hookups and laundry. Stopped at Roswell UFO museum on the way...
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Day #22 – Big Bend National Park
We explored the Hot spring of Big Bend and then went on to cross the border to Boquillas, Mexico. We...
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Day #21 – Guadalupe Mountains NP
We spent the day hiking trails, exploring historic buildings, and watching the sun set over El Capitan Mt at Guadalupe...
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Day #20 – Big Bend to Guadalupe Mountains National Park
We said goodbye to Big Bend NP today and drove to the Carlsbad/Guadalupe National Parks on the border of Texas...
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Day #19 – Big Bend National Park
We did 2 hikes in Big Bend today. The first was to Mule Ear Spring. Back in the day before...
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Day #18 – Big Bend National Park
Big Bend Park is an amazing place! We Hiked all day despite the wind being fierce. The scenery is incredible...
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Day #17 – Abilene to Big Bend
Leisurely start today outside the Amber Dragon Moonshine brewery, in Adeline, TX. Got on the road eventually and immediately plunged...
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Day #16 – Abilene, TX
Left our Caddo grassland paradise to travel to Abilene for a stop over before Big Bend NP. Tonight’s stay is...
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Day # 15 – Caddo National Grasslands, TX
We left the lovely little campsite at Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs early, so we could get to Texas for lunch...
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Day #14 – Hot Springs National Park
We started the day with an easy hike on the Old Canyon Road Trail with overlooks of Hot Springs.Afterwards, we...
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Day #13 – Hot Springs National Park
Today we enjoyed hiking the trails and learning about the history of the healing baths of the Hot Springs. This...
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Day # 12 – Hot Springs National Park
Made it to Hot Springs NP where we set up camp and explored the historic baths and buildings. Found a...
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Day #11 – Memphis, TN
Woke up at Cedars of Lebanon, Tennessee campsite after a wonderful night on the town in Nashville. So much great...
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Day #10 – Nashville, TN
Today, we departed the Smokies and drove 5 hours to Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Tennessee. It’s a really...
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Day #9 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Today (Thursday) started early for Bob & Mary who beat the crowds to the Cades Cove loop. It was a...
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Day # 8 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Today we did a small 2-mile hike from the Sugarland Visitor Center to explore Gatlinburg. We did a tasting at...
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Day 6 + 7: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Settled in at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and some scenic campsites. Had a delicious and healthy breakfast and...
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Day #5 – Shenandoah National Park
Day 5 started really at crack of dawn this time, as we set the alarms for 5:45 and watched the...
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Day # 4 – Shenandoah National Park
We spent our last day in the majestic Shenandoah NP hiking the waterfalls. -Mary Breakfast Day #4 Dark Hallow Falls...
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