Tag: road trip detours
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Visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument {Idaho}
On our way from Utah into Idaho, we decided to make a detour to Craters of the Moon National Monument—a place I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from. It’s strange to me that I had never visited this site before for all the many times that I had been in the area over the…
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Windmill, Canals & Golden Streets – Exploring Haarlem {Netherlands}
On our last day of the trip, we had planned to head to the city of Delft. I had very unapologetic visions of just how many pieces of Delftware ceramics I intended to bring home. But those plans quickly unraveled when we learned that the NATO Summit was being held in nearby The Hague. With…
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From Frozen Head to Buc-ees: A Day of Road Trip Extremes {Tennessee}
One spring day in Tennessee took us from the quiet trails of Frozen Head State Park to the crowds and spectacle of Buc-ee’s. The contrast couldn’t have been greater—and that’s exactly what made the day memorable.
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Footprints & Sightings at the Expedition Bigfoot: Sasquatch Museum {Georgia}
Looking for a unique North Georgia road trip stop? We made a spontaneous visit to Expedition Bigfoot, the Sasquatch Museum near Blue Ridge, and discovered a fun mix of folklore, mystery, and roadside adventure.
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A Spontaneous California Road Trip: Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park & the Adventure We Never Planned
What started as a road trip to Yellowstone turned into an unforgettable California adventure. Join us as we explore Lake Tahoe and Lassen Volcanic National Park and discover why the best travel memories often come from unexpected detours.
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Grianan of Aileach: Discovering Ireland’s Ancient Past & An Unexpected Family Adventure
While exploring County Donegal, Ireland, we made an unexpected stop at Grianan of Aileach, an ancient hill fort overlooking the countryside. What started as a quick visit became one of our most memorable stops, filled with history, incredible views, family connections, and a few unexpected surprises.
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One Day Exploring the Black Hills: Beyond Mount Rushmore{South Dakota}
Think the Black Hills are only about Mount Rushmore? We did too—until one unforgettable day took us from presidential monuments and Native American history to Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, and the motorcycle culture of Sturgis.
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Sand Traps & Jellyfish: A Detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore {Florida}
A road trip home from Alabama turned into an unexpected detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, where we found soft white sand, brilliant blue Gulf water, and a few memorable beach misadventures along the way.
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Exploring Mobile Bay: A Road Trip Around the Gulf Coast {Alabama}
We spent a couple of days exploring both sides of Mobile Bay and discovered historic forts, a massive battleship, charming Southern towns, Gulf beaches, shrimp boats, and even a dog parade along the way.
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Russell Cave National Monument: An Unexpected Adventure {Alabama}
We expected Russell Cave National Monument to be a quick stop on our Alabama road trip, but its ancient history, unusual geology, and magical moss-covered nature trail kept us exploring for hours.