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How to Strike Gold in Keystone, South Dakota
Take a step back to the 1800’s and mine for gold in Keystone, South Dakota. Big Thunder Gold Mine offers panning, as well as tours of their mine and is a great place to visit with the whole family! Big Thunder Gold Mine Located about 3.5 miles from Mount Rushmore, a visit to Big Thunder Gold Mine is a must when trying to embrace the old west vibes of South Dakota. The attraction offers onsite and offsite gold panning, gem panning, as well as tours of the mine. My family did not strike it rich during our visit, but we had fun trying! Read on for all of the details…
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How to see Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls
When visiting Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier is a natural wonder that you must see! Get all of your questions answered in my travel guide below. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support and safe travels! Where are Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls Located? These two remarkable landform are located in the Tongass National Forest in Juneau, Alaska. The capital of Alaska, Juneau is only accessible by boat or plane. Most tourists arrive to the city via cruise ship. From the cruise port, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor…
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Volcano Hiking in Grants, New Mexico
My kids keep telling everyone they hiked in a volcano…and no one believes them, but it’s absolutely true! Bandera Volcano and Ice Caves in Grants, New Mexico is a must-see destination. Located near Route-66 and the Continental Divide Trail, it is a fantastic natural attraction. Grants, New Mexico Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Thank you for your support and Safe Travels! Grants, New Mexico is a stop on the infamous Route 66. My family bravely adventured the entire Route during the heat of July. Along the way, we made…
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Liberty Tree Tavern Review: A Delicious Colonial Feast in the Heart of Disney
Step back into America’s colonial history for a family style feast at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Liberty Tree Tavern serves up a Thanksgiving style meal in the middle of a theme park. Read on for details and photos. Liberty Tree Tavern Liberty Tree Tavern is a sit-down restaurant in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It is located in Liberty Square near Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Menu When booking this restaurant, be sure to check out the menu first! The only choice you have is between the regular family style meal and the plant based option. Each table is served the following: Regular Lunch and Dinner Feast: Some links may…
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Ultimate Guide To Icy Strait Point: What To Do In Port
Is Icy Strait Point one of your cruise ports? This is little slice of Alaska is actually in the city of Hoonah. I highly recommend doing some research for this port day and splurging on an excursion! Read on to find out why. Icy Strait Point, Alaska Located just southwest of Juneau, Icy Strait Point is situated in the town of Hoonah, Alaska. You may see both of these names used interchangeably on cruise itineraries. Just like Juneau, the town is not accessible by car, making it all the more interesting place to visit! For more details about Hoonah, check out this post on roadtravelamerica.com. Some links may be affiliate…
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Seattle: What to Know and Where to Go
Looking to spend a day in Seattle before or after your Alaskan cruise? Read ahead and learn how to tackle the SEA-TAC airport, find a good meal and navigate the Emerald City of the west with my family. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Getting to Seattle You can arrive to the city of Seattle by almost every form of transportation out there! The SEA-TAC (Seattle Tacoma) Airport is even a stop on the city’s Light Rail line. SEATAC Airport I’ve been to a lot of major airports in my…
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The 10 Easiest Meals while Traveling on the Road!
Are you like my family and love a good road trip? We travel a lot but don’t want to waste that precious travel budget on fast food meals. I’ve come up with 10 (plus a bonus!) favorite go-to meals that can easily be made in a hotel room! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planning Meals While Traveling There are some constants when planning a trip- you need a place to rest your head and you’re going to need to eat! After a while, fast food gets expensive and monotonous…
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Mount Rainier or How to Throw Snowballs in a National Park
Have you ever wanted to have a snowball fight on the side of a mountain? In the middle of Spring? How about seeing wild waterfalls or trees that are neverendingly tall? Mount Rainier National Park is a must-visit stop during your next trip to Washington state! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Safe Travels! Mount Rainier National Park What: Mount Rainier is a part of the United States National Parks system. It stretches almost 370 miles in Washington State. The focal point of the park is obviously Mount Rainier. The…
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Ketchikan, Alaska- A Place for Family Fun and Unexpected Adventures
Is your cruise ship docking in Ketchikan, Alaska? Excursions through the cruise line can be so expensive, instead take my self-guided (AND inexpensive!) tour of the port! Read along to see my recommendations for how to spend an afternoon in the rain capital of the United States! Some links on this site may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! King Crab in Ketchikan National Parks System in Ketchikan Getting to Ketchikan by Cruise Ship The port of Ketchikan has 5 cruise ship berths. They are named, Berths 1-4 and the fifth is named…
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Sailing to Sitka, Alaska- How to Spend an Afternoon in Port
Will you be taking an Alaskan cruise this year? Odds are you will make a stop in the city of Sitka. While you can certainly book an excursion through your ship, my family found our own adventures walking through this port. Getting to Sitka from a Cruise Ship Nestled on Baranof Island, on the Alaskan coast between Ketchikan and Juneau, Sitka is a very popular cruise port. The port itself is about six miles outside of the main downtown area. Most cruise ships will provide a shuttle (we had one for the NCL Bliss) from the dock to downtown. The shuttle will bring you to Harrigan Centennial Hall. The Hall…
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