Today’s adventures took us back in time via a Steam Engine Train Ride through the beautiful area of the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. We got an up close view of how a steam engine operates. And we also learned how each series of train whistles indicates different messages from the train […]
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Hiking Mt Rushmore, Visiting Sturgis & More – Taking In The Beauty of South Dakota
Do we start with hiking around Mount Rushmore, taking in the beauty of the Black Hills, visiting the Black Hills National Cemetery, or driving up I-90 to see the iconic city of Sturgis? Today was just simply one of those days that seemed to good to be true! Looking back now as the sun is […]
Heading to South Dakota – With a Surprise Roadside Rodeo Stop – Day 7
As we headed out of Nebraska towards South Dakota, we never imagined that we would end up at a Roadside Rodeo. But before we get into the details of the roadside rodeo, let me explain how we ended up there, and how we almost didn’t! A Morning Bike Ride As many of you know, one […]
Hiking Scott’s Bluff – A Nebraska We Didn’t Know Existed – Day 6
Day 6 was an eye-opening one for sure hiking Scotts Bluff! We discovered a part of Nebraska that quite honestly, we never knew existed! We hiked a total of 4 1/2 miles up and around the bluff, and also visited and walked around Chimney Rock as well. These magnificent bluffs and rock formations seem to […]
The Largest Rail Yard in the World and High School Football – Day 5
Today we had the pleasure of not only visiting, but spending the night at the largest rail yard in the world. As we arrived in North Platte, Nebraska we immediately knew that we were about to witness history. During our travel along route 30, we got an up close view of dozens of large trains […]
Touring Sunken Gardens & Our First Runza Sandwich – Day 4
If you are ever in Lincoln, Nebraska, one thing is for sure, touring Sunken Gardens is a must! On a little less than 2 acres, Sunken Gardens displays close to 30,000 blooming annuals. The view is simply breathtaking, and the massive color the annuals provide is only the beginning! Touring Sunken Gardens Sunken Gardens is […]
A Day of Remembrance at Memorial Park in Omaha – Day 3
As we woke up this morning for the first time in Nebraska, we both knew that today would start off as a day of remembrance. After all, it is September 11th. And just like almost everyone in the entire country, we woke up with a huge pit in our stomach. The reminder of what happened […]
On To Omaha, The Nebraska Week Starts – Day 2
On to Omaha! Now that we are into our second day of our travelling, we thought we would add a bit of ongoing trip facts and figures to the end of each post. And a little fun game to boot. So starting today, be sure to check them all out at the end of each […]
Day 1 – Heading To Nebraska Via New Florence, Missouri
And just like that – we are heading to Nebraska. As if on cue, our very first day on the road turned out to be the perfect example of what our trip around the states is all about. And I meant the perfect example! There are incredible places, people and stories in every nook and […]
Staying Active While Camping – Biking Across The Back Roads Of America
When you stop and think about it, is there really any better way to stay active while camping than biking the back roads of America? Well, in just 27 days we leave for our 1 year trip to all 50 states. And we are certainly going to put that biking across America concept to the […]