Tag: Road Trip

Monument Rocks | Kansas

This is not the first time I have been to monument rocks but that first visit was several years ago. It was ridiculously cold and windy. I was very excited to have a chance to go again – especially with the film cameras. I do not remember what film I was using on this adventure,

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Holiday Road Trip Shenanigans

I’ve spent a lot of time in the car over the past few weeks on the way to visit family for the holidays. In addition to reading and napping, this is how I have entertained myself. There might also have been a couple of hours disagreeing with the hosts of the Life on Books podcast

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Holiday Road Trip Shenanigans

I’ve spent a lot of time in the car over the past few weeks on the way to visit family for the holidays. In addition to reading and napping, this is how I have entertained myself. There might also have been a couple of hours disagreeing with the hosts of the Life on Books podcast

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Arizona: Desert Foothills Scenic Drive

We wanted to go explore the desert a bit without hiking. We did not have the gear with us and the heat was trying to melt me. A family member suggested taking a drive down Old Scottsdale Road. While there we found the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. It’s not anything fancy but there is a

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Adventures with Bear

It has been a busy spring and I have not had as much time to write lately as I would like. While I get to writing, enjoy some of Bear’s adventures this spring. If you are interested in sharing more adventures with your own pups, check out my tips below! Traveling with Dogs Happy spring!

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Kansas: El Quartelejo Museum

After visiting the Keystone Gallery and Historic Scott Lake State Park we headed to Scott City and visited the El Quartelejo Museum. This museum tells the history of the area surrounding Scott City – from prehistoric times to the present. The museum is free to visit and is open Tuesday through Saturday 1pm to 5pm.

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Kansas: Cousins Eddie’s

I love finding random little, interesting stops in small towns while on road trips. On the way to and from Bent’s Old Fort, we drove through Coolidge, Kansas. In the original 1983 National Lampoon’s Vacation movie Cousin Eddie is from Coolidge, Kansas. Despite enjoying the Christmas Vacation movie, I have not watched the original film

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Ireland: Goodbye for Now

We did a lot in Ireland. Almost too much, there were things we cut out because we just had done so much in such a short amount of time and needed to slow down a bit. There is nothing wrong with taking a step back and relaxing a bit, whether that is on a trip

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Ireland: Guinness Storehouse

If you are in Ireland and you like beer at all a must visit place is the Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate. When you visit, visit with an abundance of time. We were on a bit of a schedule as it was our last full day in Ireland an we had visited Trinity College

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Ireland: Hill of Tara

Before visiting Ireland I knew that I wanted to visit the Hill of Tara. Everyone has places that are on their must see list and this was mine. I love mythology and Tara is one of those places where myth and history meet. The Tuatha de Danaan are said to have come to Ireland in

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