After a wonderful stay in Dickinson, North Dakota, it was time to hit the road and visit the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. As we headed west on 1-94 we were in awe of the beautiful landscape that surrounded us. There were fields of cattle on both sides of the highway. And as we drove a […]
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A Visit To Fluffy Fields Winery & Friendly Dickinson, North Dakota – Day 18
As soon we rolled in with our little camper to Fluffy Fields Winery, we knew we were going to end up loving our overnight stay. And from there, it only got better! Situated on the outskirts of Dickinson, North Dakota, Fluffy Fields reminded us both of our little farm back in Ohio. Now, one little […]
The Largest Scandinavian Festival in North America – Day 17
Today we attended the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. But we only knew of this event thanks to an email that we received just a couple of days ago. As we were sitting in our teardrop camper earlier this week we decided to dedicate some time to answering comments and emails on our website. […]
How We Set Up Camp Each Day In Our T@B 400 Camper – (With Video) Day 16
When you are traveling to all 50 states in a single year, and 48 of them are via a teardrop camper, learning how to set up camp quickly becomes a big part of your life. And that is just one of the reasons we absolutely love our nuCamp T@B 400 Teardrop. In the first 3 […]
Biking Along The Missouri River and a Newscast Interview- Day 15
After a relaxing morning of doing laundry and getting caught up on some writing for our websites, we decided it would be the perfect day for biking along the Missouri river. The sun was shining and there wasn’t a cloud in sight. And the temperatures were headed to 80 degrees. Something that isn’t typical for […]
What In The World Is Knoephla Soup?! Enjoying The Foods Of Each State – Day 14
So just what exactly is Knoephla soup? Well, we are going to find out for sure this week as we head into North Dakota, our next state on the travel map! One of the best ways to experience each state we travel through is to try at least one of their local foods or dishes. […]
Camping Off The Grid at Little Moreau State Recreation Park, Day 13
After an interesting day and night in Faith, SD, we had no idea that tonight we would be camping off the grid. We spent the morning walking around the quaint little town looking at the damaged caused by the storm. There were limbs and trees down everywhere. And the gravel on the roads had been […]
A Crazy Day On The Road! Sometimes You Get To See It All – Day 12
Today was definitely one crazy day on the road, from start to finish! One of the best parts about travelling the back roads of America is you simply never know when something out of the ordinary might appear or happen. And today, we were able to experience not one, but four of them. And whether […]
Hiking in the Badlands and the Creatures We Encountered – Day 11
Today was all about driving and hiking in the Badlands National Park of South Dakota. And to say the least, it did not disappoint! Neither of us had been to, or really knew much about the Badlands area. In fact, as we sat outside last night talking about heading there today, we both wondered why […]
Biking In South Dakota – And A Visit To Famous Wall Drug Store – Day 10
We finally can say we have been to Wall Drug Store! We have set up camp for a few days in Wall, South Dakota. Yes, the now-famous city of Wall that is home to Wall Drugs. And if you have ever been along I-90 in South Dakota, you know that it is nearly impossible not […]