Wildlife at Custer State Park

Custer State Park in South Dakota is a beautiful, 71,000-acre park where you can see an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitat.  Wildlife at Custer State Park If you are lucky, you may see a variety of wildlife throughout the park, along the trails, roadside, in the campground, as

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Devils Tower National Monument

Location Devils Tower National Monument is in Devils Tower, WY.    The Tower is: 33 miles northeast of Moorcroft, WY 27 miles northwest of Sundance, WY 52 miles southwest of Belle Fourche, SD About 2.5 hours from Mount Rushmore About 2 hours from Crazy Horse About 1.5 hours from Deadwood,

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a giant sculpture carved into the mountains of the Black Hills region of South Dakota.  Completed in 1941, this massive icon took 14 years to complete. Under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture is roughly 60-feet high and depicts the

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America The Beautiful Annual Pass

The America the Beautiful National Park Pass is your ticket to over 2000 recreation sites across the country.  If you visit national parks and other recreational sites, this pass is well worth the $80 annual cost! Park fees add up quick, and if you plan on visiting more than one

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Wall Drug Store, A Must Stop!

Wall Drug Store is one of the biggest, fun, travel attractions in South Dakota!  Welcoming over 2 million visitors per year, and about 20,000 per day during peak summer seasons, Wall Drug is a “must stop” for any road tripper! The adventure begins long before you get to the store!

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Try A Little Tenderness Mural

Try A Little Tenderness is a beautiful mural in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Walls Project In August 2021, a festival called The Cleveland Walls added 19 new pieces of public art to the MidTown neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio. Local and national artists were invited to be a part of this

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Chimney Tops in the Great Smoky Mountains

Chimney Tops is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee.  It is a double-capstone knob on the eastern slopes of the Sugarland Mountains, which stretches across a section of the Smoky Mountains. Chimney Tops Details This mountain is 4,724 feet above sea level and has chimney-like formations on the

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Hike To High Falls Waterfall!

High Falls is an amazing waterfall in North Carolina.  It is one of three waterfalls that are very close to each other and can all be explored in a day! Location High Falls is in the Dupont State Forest, near Brevard and Hendersonville North Carolina.  You can also get to

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Mingus Mill, Historical Gristmill in the Smokies!

Mingus Mill is a historic grist mill located in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  It was the largest grist mill in the Smokies. Location and Hours of Mingus Mill Mingus Mill is located a half-mile north of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Cherokee, on US 441.  The street address

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Explore Beautiful Triple Falls Waterfall

Triple Falls in the DuPont State Forest is absolutely stunning!  This gorgeous waterfall consists of three cascades, totaling about 125 feet in vertical drops.  DuPont State Forest is a great place to hike and explore.  With more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and several waterfalls! Location Triple Falls is

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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Droop Mountain Battlefield is the site of one of West Virginia’s largest and last important Civil War battles. Fought on November 6, 1863, this battle between the Union army of General William Averell and the Confederate army of General John Echols ended when Echols army

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Hooker Falls Waterfall and Trail

Hooker Falls is a gorgeous, 14-foot waterfall located in the DuPont State Forest.  If you are a waterfall chaser, you will love this exploring this area!  There are a few other waterfalls nearby, so you can make a great day of hiking and waterfall chasing! Locaton Of Hooker Falls Hooker

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Cades Cove, The Great Smoky Mountains

Cades Cove is a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains and amazing views!  This scenic, one-way loop winds its way through The Great Smoky Mountains. The loop is an 11 mile, one-way road that circles the cove and provides stunning views of the mountains, great opportunities for wildlife viewing, and nature.

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How High Can You Go, The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Highest Point On The Parkway The highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway is 6,053 feet at Richland Balsam Overlook, Milepost 431 in North Carolina. It’s no secret that we love the Blue Ridge Parkway!  An early morning ride took us to this overlook and as always, it didn’t

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Amazing Views At Clingmans Dome

Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, as well as the highest point in all of Tennessee!  At 6,643 feet, you know the views are amazing!! The observation tower at the summit of Clingmans Dome offers incredible 360 degree views of the Smokies and

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