If anyone asked us at this point what the surprise of the trip would be – the answer would be the incredible beauty of Idaho, hands down! Colorado was sensational, as was Wyoming and Montana. In fact, every single state we have been through so far has had their own style of beauty all to […]
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Camping For Free – Off The Grid Camping Day 48
We have talked about spending the night at various locations on our trip across the country, but some of our most memorable moments have been at locations that we were camping for free! And last night, we did just that in Riggins, Idaho. And to be quite honest, it was because we were faced with […]
The Beautiful Town Of Boise Idaho – And That’s Pronounced “BOY-SEE”! – Day 47
Boise, Idaho is without a doubt one of the prettiest cities we have had the pleasure of visiting so far on our journey. With the picturesque Sawtooth Mountain Range as a backdrop to the city below, the town is filled with life. And much like what we witnessed in Salt Lake City, everywhere you look, […]
An Amazing Amtrak Trip Planned Due To Inclement Weather – Day 46
It may sound a little odd that we have planned an amazing Amtrak trip due to inclement weather, but that is exactly what happened. When we first planned our trip around the country, we researched typical weather conditions for each state. Then based on our route to reach all 50 states in 365 days we […]
Hello Twin Falls Idaho – Snake River, Shoshone Falls, And Evel Knievel! Day 45
Our first full day into Idaho was spent in the beautiful city of Twin Falls, and was filled with a little slice of everything. From taking in the beautiful views at Shoshone Falls (pictured above), to hiking the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail, we were able to explore a city surrounded by some pretty impressive […]
The Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah – Day 44
Today we had the pleasure of spending some time at The Golden Spike National Historical Park. Just northwest of Salt Lake City, we made this our final stop in Utah. We both have always been fascinated with the beauty and history of trains. In fact, during our first week of the trip we spent the […]
Taking in Salt Lake City And The Great Salt Lake – Day 43
As we work our way up through Utah towards Idaho, Monday finally saw us arrive in the beautiful state capital of Utah, Salt Lake City. Salt Lake is the largest city in the state with a little over 1.1 million people living in the metropolitan area. And is it ever growing! All around the city, […]
Cooking In A Camper – How We Create Our Meals On The Road. Day 42
Since we have been on the road for 42 days now, one of the most frequently asked questions is how are we cooking in our camper and what meals do we prepare while on the road. And I have to be honest, we have changed very little about how we cook while traveling across the […]
A Day In Provo – Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance Film Resort & BYU Football – Day 41
Saturday was one busy day in the beautiful city of Provo, from start to finish! It all started off with a stroll through the historic downtown district, and ended with a big upset win for BYU over Boise State. Something, as you will see at the end of the article, it starting to become a […]
A Visit To Rowley’s Red Barn During Fall Festival Season! Day 40
Today we had the pleasure of spending the day and night at Rowley’s Red Barn in Santaquin, Utah. This family-owned, working farm is the ultimate stop for farm-fresh foods and country fun for the entire family. The iconic red barn provides homemade ice creams and pastries, home-grown produce, and world-class dried cherries. And we were […]