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A Leadville Colorado Day Trip
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A Breath Outside the Screen We had been logging more screen time than seems wise. Early yesterday afternoon, Al and I surrendered to restlessness, hopped in the truck, and pointed toward the mountains. We drove in via Tennessee Pass, watching the elevation climb, and soon found ourselves immersed in a…
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Friday in South Dakota
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Yesterday was one of those days that will go down in the books. We . . . Books & Reading If you’d like to learn more about Mount Rushmore, I recommend this short book, Mount Rushmore: The Story Behind the Scenes. Quick read with great pictures! I also bought this…
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Kowalski’s
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Travel and Hunger We just entered Minnesota and needed a place to stop. I had been looking for cheese shops ever since we entered this part of the world, and Kowalski’s came up in a search. Cheese and More They did have a nice selection of cheese, but this was…
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Lumberjacks
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We went to a Lumberjack show in Hayward WI. The kids got to use the two-man saw and take home some souvenirs. An all-around fun experience. Visit their site to find out more
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by the missouri River
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Traveling across the northern US is a beautiful collection of cornfields and beans with lots of RV campgrounds to choose from. In Chamberlain SD we got to stay in a park right on the Missouri River. American Creek Campground
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On Vacation
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Vacation is a funny word in Ranch Life. For us, it’s generally wintertime with a few short trips to nearby places in the summer. BUT one of our sons invited us to a Wisconsin for a week, so Al and I hopped in the RV and made the trek. States…
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A Season in Arizona
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We’ve been in Arizona for months now, and it’s been lovely. The weather’s kind, the days stretch out in golden light, and we’ve met some wonderful people. Al played softball and loved the camaraderie that comes with a good team—Softball America would be proud. I found myself enjoying long conversations…
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Retro Charm and Sunshine: A Stop in Palm Springs
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We’ve been on the road quite a bit lately—truth be told, more gone than home. When Al headed to the ACT Convention in Anaheim, we decided to make a little detour through Palm Springs. We stayed at the Triada Palm Springs, a charming Spanish-style hotel tucked into the heart of…
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A Night in a Tipi at Bluff Dwellings Resort
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On our most recent trip through Bluff, Utah, Al and I finally checked something off our travel wish list — a night in one of the Tipis at Bluff Dwellings Resort. We’ve stayed at the resort before and always loved it, but the Tipis were never available… until this time.…
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View from Moab
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On our last drive from Colorado to Arizona, we stopped in Moab for a short break. While Al filled up the tank, I caught sight of this stunning snow-covered mountain rising out of the red and brown desert landscape — and couldn’t resist snapping a picture. We’ve made the trip…
