Explore Land and Sky Scenic Byway Of all the roads we’ve traveled, the road closest to our hearts is our road — Land and Sky Scenic Byway. Every one of the byway’s 88 miles is dear to us. Come explore Land and Sky Scenic Byway with us. We’ll see gorgeous agriculture, art, architecture, and learn […]
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Billings promotes itself as Montana’s Trailhead. Therefore, let’s take Billings at its word and enjoy a Great American Road Trip through Southeast Montana attractions. We’ll visit the West’s most famous battlefield, see William Clark’s carved signature, ride in a national recreation area, and enjoy terrific scenery. Finally, we’ll visit an alpaca farm. Table of contents:
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We’ve been avoiding stores during the coronavirus lockdown. While digging through our cupboards, I found a bag of dry black beans from 21st Century Bean. We had some leftover bone-in ham. Inspiration struck. Black bean soup with a hambone. Perfect. But what a boring name. Let’s call it Pink and Black Soup. Pink ham and
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Follow historic overland trails along Nebraska’s Great Platte River Road The Great Platte River Road was the greatest migration route for Americans who yearned to conquer the West. Follow their road from Grand Island to Scottsbluff through Kearney (KAR-nee), North Platte (PLAT), and Ogallala (OH-guh-la-la). An estimated 350,000 overland trail travelers took the route from
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Feast your senses in Thomasville, Ga. Exploring Thomasville, Ga., is a sensory experience. Feast your senses with these things to do in Thomasville: Feel the bark of The Big Oak. Smell fragrant roses in Thomasville Rose Garden. Taste varied cuisines at Thomasville eateries. See fascinating shops and plantation homes. Listen to the breeze waft through
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Top things to do around Devils Tower in the Black Hills Devils Tower is the icon of the Northern Black Hills. Even though the national monument is across the Wyoming state line, touring the Black Hills without seeing Devils Tower is like eating pizza without cheese — or mashed potatoes without gravy. The drive from
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Take a bite of Oatmeal Muffin Comfort Food A few days ago on Twitter, the bloggers at Travel Through Life and Road Trips & Coffee talked about comfort food. Jason Barnette of Road Trips & Coffee said, “Food is my comfort food.” I agree with Jason. Please don’t limit me to one cuisine. Boring! But
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From Rapid City to Mt. Rushmore and beyond When you say South Dakota, what comes to mind as the state’s most famous attraction? Mt. Rushmore, of course. The Four Faces are even displayed on South Dakota’s license plates. But South Dakota’s most famous attraction is only the start of the numerous terrific attractions surrounding Rapid
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Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird made their home at LBJ Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. While he was President, the house was known as the Texas White House. “We are living in Lyndon Johnson’s America. This country is more the country of Lyndon Johnson than any other president.” Joseph A. Califano Jr.,
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The top seven reasons why you must come to Norton County, Kansas Norton County, Kansas, is a destination for all seasons. The county offers hunting, fishing, and boating. It also offers history, car culture, destination dining, and destination shopping. For all these reasons, you have to come to Norton. Disclaimer: I was hosted on this
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