Moab in July!? Yes it was hot and very sunny, but we still had an amazing time over the July 4th holiday out in the desert. Salt Lake City was the touchdown point and then we would start the adventure to the salt flats and then south to Moab, but first we had to find some food after the early flight. Originally we targeted a few of the popular brunch places to find a hearty breakfast before the long drive, but they all seemed to have over an hour wait... The Red Iguana popped up as nearby …
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Door County Wisconsin – Cape Cod of the Midwest
For the long Labor Day weekend, we decided to stay close to home and be tourists in our neighboring state. Just 3 hours drive north into Wisconsin, we found ourselves in Door County, where some call it the Cape Cod of the Midwest. We’ll be honest and admit we were skeptical at first, but we were wrong! Granted, we have never been to Cape Cod, but we did however find Door County to be charming, quaint and relatively affordable. We camped at Potawatomi State Park, and drove in a loop around …
Babb, Montana – A View of the Local Life Outside of Glacier National Park
Babb, Montana - A Motel, Diner and a General Store We spent most of our time inside Glacier National Park (GNP), and barely explored anywhere outside the park. Indeed, it was with regret that we ran out of time to visit the town of Whitefish. No doubt, Whitefish was the place to get souvenirs and a nice meal at the very least. With some time to spare before we had to leave, we decided we needed a diner experience. We found ourselves in Babb, right outside Many Glacier, a tiny town with barely a …
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Iceberg Lake Trail Hike – Dip your toes in the ICY WATER
Hike #3: Iceberg Lake Trail - Montana Hiking in Glacier National Park Our last hike at Glacier National Park (GNP) was the Iceberg Lake trail, located in the Many Glacier area, separate from the main Going to the Sun road. Many Glacier road was off the little town of Babb, where a few homes were hiding, and the road was filled with massive potholes. This section of the GNP felt different from the popular section of the park with Logan Pass and Lake McDonald - it almost seemed much sunnier and …
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Siyeh Pass Trail – Big Sky Country Hike in Glacier National Park
Hike #2: Siyeh Pass Trail Glacier National Park Montana Siyeh Pass trail is a stretch goal for us. This could be a one way trail, starting at Siyeh Bend and ending at Sunrift Gorge, but we made it a round trip hike, turning back somewhere near the highest point. Trail started off easily enough with a gentle hike through the evergreen forest. It was a little unnerving to hike where grizzlies roamed, so we tried to make as much noise as we could. This trail also appeared to attract a more …
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Tent Rocks National Monument – New Mexico 2 of 5 – Travel with Tom and Priscilla Schmidt
Tent Rocks National Monument - New Mexico Hiking with Tom and Priscilla Tent Rocks was a national monument with unique conical rock formations. We saw pictures online that piqued our curiosity, and right away, we knew we had to hike the trails no matter how tough it was going to be. Tent Rocks was also conveniently located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, making it a good detour as we headed towards Santa Fe. Hiking Trail at Tent Rocks National Monument [x_gap size="1.313em"] The …
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Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan – Travel with Tom and Priscilla
With the first real summer holiday coming up fast, we wanted to find a spot to camp outdoors at a drive-able distance from Chicago... So we were off to Tahquamenon located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. And you ask why the UP of Michigan of all places to visit? Well we haven’t been there yet and Tahquamenon is the largest waterfall East of the Mississippi! Tahquamenon Falls - July 4th weekend 2016 We stuffed our little red Toyota Corolla FULL with a tent, ground pads, sleeping bags …
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