A Small Taste of Branson, MO Branson is one of those places that many people love to brand a “tourist trap”, and for good reason. This place is definitely a tourist trap in all of its glory. No matter who you are, no matter how old or young. All ages will find something to love […]
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The Amusement Park Known as Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park I must admit something to you. When we first got to Rocky Mountain National Park I was actually disappointed. We saved RMNP last on our Colorado trip (after going to Great Sand Dunes NP, Mesa Verde NP, and Black Canon of the
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Telluride, and Ouray Colorado all in one! On our trip visiting all the National Parks in Colorado, Black Canyon of the Gunnison was the park that I was least excited to see. I figured we would pop in just to say we went there but nothing really all that memorable
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A Magical ride on the Durango-Silverton Railway If you are anywhere near Durango Colorado during any time of the year you must stop in to the train station and take the Durango-Silverton Railway. They offer two different tours through San Juan Mountains. The first ride they offer is a 9-hour round trip to Silverton allowing
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Experiencing the ancient world of Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National Park is one of the most unique parks we have ever visited. What makes it so spectacular? Well for starters it was established in 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt to “preserve the works of man”. Most National Parks are established to preserve the natural
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Great Sand Dunes National Park When you think about Colorado, what comes to mind? For me it is huge snow-capped mountains towering into the sky cutting through the clouds. It’s cool mountain air rushing through a valley filling my lungs with clean crisp air. What I never expected was sand. Lots and lots of sand.
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Shawnee National Forest is the best of Illinois I must admit something. We have lived in Illinois for my entire life, not only that but more southern Illinois for my entire life and I have never once visited Shawnee National Forest. I can’t really explain why that is. I mean it is only a few
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Shenandoah National Park Family Hikes Shenandoah National Park is located in Virginia and is tucked away among the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a perfect park for the family to visit! I believe this is because even if you don’t want to go on a hike, you can take the Skyline drive that runs the
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New River Gorge National Park New River Gorge National Park is located in West Virginia and is our nations newest National Park. The park was established as a National Park in December of 2020. Even though it is considered the youngest park in the nation. It does have one of the oldest rivers running right
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The Bible coming to life at the Ark Encounter If you are anything like me when you hear the verses regarding Noah’s Ark it is impossible for my simple mind to wrap around how this huge task was accomplished. I mean a single vessel that is so large that all animals on Earth are able
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