August 2018 archive

Pella Tulip Festival (aka Pella Tulip Time)

One of the best, small town festivals I’ve ever visited was the Pella Tulip Festival, officially named Pella Tulip Time.  It’s located in Pella, Iowa – a little under an hour southeast of Des Moines.  Most of the activities are free and it’s such a cute town with interesting Dutch history.  This is my second …

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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (Like the Grand Canyon, but without People)

Bighorn Canyon

After visiting the crowded Yellowstone National Park and having also visited the Grand Canyon National Park, the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a way to get away from the crowds.  This incredible canyon, one of the largest in the USA that spans through Wyoming and Montana, is just a 2-hour drive from Yellowstone and …

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Sapphire Mining in Montana (Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine)

Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine

Mining at Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine is a fun way to spend part of a day if you’re traveling through west-central Montana. You might not strike it rich, but everyone seemed like they were having a fun time, and everyone can find real Montana Sapphires. Location The Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine has an address of …

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Palouse Photography (A Palouse Road Trip with Photo Ops)

This Palouse Photography guide shows you some of the best photo spots in Washington state.  Come along for a full day of adventure in the Palouse region on the southeast corner of Washington. This post contains affiliate links.  This website earns a small commission for items purchased through these links with no additional cost to …

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Tips for Overnight Camping in Van (Softcore Van Camping)

In 2018, I took the step into light van camping.  So, I googled the phrase “Softcore Van Camping” and what did I find?  A bunch of P*0*R*N.  Yeah, I guess they were doin’ it in a van (I didn’t watch – it’s just a guess!  I swear!!).  Funny enough, if I googled “Hardcore Van Camping”, …

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An African Love Story (What Happened When She Got Home – Part 2)

This is part 2 of an African Love Story.  If you haven’t read it already, make sure you read Part 1 of this story entitled  “Dating an Ethiopian Man“.  The story how a woman name Jojo journeyed to Ethiopia and met the man of her dreams. This is a really, really, really long story of …

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