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Read more about the article Mammoth Cave National Park Quirky Sights
This one is right side up - I'm sure!

Mammoth Cave National Park Quirky Sights

What becomes more fascinating than a large cave? Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky provides a series of fantastic tours. But, there are also some quirky sights within the cave.…

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Read more about the article Why Visit Indiana Dunes National Park and the Lakeshore?
Indiana Dunes National Park

Why Visit Indiana Dunes National Park and the Lakeshore?

I "drove by" Indiana Dunes National Park on my trip through the Eastern 26. I'll give you a rundown of my thoughts about the park below. Overall, I personally rank…

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Read more about the article Midwest Awesome Quirky Attractions
Another view of the paint ball

Midwest Awesome Quirky Attractions

Want to see seven midwest awesome quirky attractions? Of course, there are more, but these are the ones I visited. Follow along as I tour through the "Eastern 26" states.…

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Read more about the article Badlands National Park Wandering About
Badlands, on the other side

Badlands National Park Wandering About

On all sides, the land looks like a typical South Dakota prairie as you approach. Then, suddenly, you see the badlands! Cliffs, peaks, valleys, desert-looking, etc. It's really an amazing…

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Sand Dunes National Park and the Rockies

Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado

Sand. Sand everywhere. Certainly, seeing the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado is an unexpected appearance of sand! Of course, the entire Rocky Mountains contain more unusual attractions and views…

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Read more about the article Greatest National Parks Ever – Trek the wonderful!

Greatest National Parks Ever – Trek the wonderful!

Just like an American to say "We have the Greatest National Parks Ever"! Of course, citizens of other countries will say the same. I'm sure there are great national parks…

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Read more about the article Glacier National Park East
Hidden Lake

Glacier National Park East

The "real" Glacier Park! The Driveby Tourist drove to Glacier National Park East! Since Going to the Sun road was closed in the center section, we took US Highway 2…

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West Glacier National Park

Going to the Sun road was closed! Actually only the middle section was closed. I'm just trying to get your attention! We had to spend the first day on the…

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International Day Great River Road – Day 5

Starting the day in Canada! International Day Great River Road. Started the day in Canada. Had dinner overlooking Rainy Lake last night and today have a day of sightseeing and…

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Route 66 and return – Final wrap up – Random thoughts and ramblings

Believe I’ve been going on too long about this trip. This will be my final post on that trip. (Hold your applause, please!) I may be able to provide a…

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Route 66 Wrap up – Part 2

Route 66 has a bit of everything. From the serious to the funny to the “kitschy”. Time to look at the serious side of things. In Jerome MO, there is…

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Route 66 Wrap up – Part 1

Really, the purpose of my trip was to complete Route 66 from Chicago to LA. I also drove back home with the rental car and saw more of the country.…

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Day 4 – Long Road Home – Las Vegas NV to Page AZ

Mostly a travel day today. Have some pictures to post but internet connection is painfully slow again. The phone connection is so slow that it took over 3 hours to…

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Day 3 – Long Ride Home – Death Valley CA to Las Vegas NV

Great sights today! Death Valley is beautiful. I could come back here again. I talked with a guy from Virginia who had come up for the day two days ago…

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Day 2 – Long Road Home – Joshua Tree CA to Death Valley CA

Finished a quick tour of Joshua Tree National Park. Great views. Want to post more pictures but this will need to be enough for now. Lots of big rocks in…

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