Shipwrecks and Sea Glass: A West Michigan “Pirate” Adventure
Ahoy, me hearteys! Thar be a shipwreck and treasure on tha shores of this ‘ere Great Lake! Along the beaches[…]
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Category: Minivan Travels
Follow our minivan as our family explores the United States one vacation at a time. We particularly enjoy road trips, hikes, waterfalls, awesome playgrounds, museums, roadside attractions and hidden gems. Many of our adventures focus on our homestate of Michigan and the general Midwest region of the USA.
8 Things Your Kids Will Love About Outdoor Discovery Center’s Nature Play Park
Be warned! If you visit the new Eldean Family Nature Play Park, your kids may never want to leave. This[…]
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Sunrise Drive Through Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley (The Best Day Ever!)
One of the best places to see wildlife at Yellowstone National Park is Lamar Valley – especially at dawn or[…]
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Pomona Natural Bridge: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure
Hike across the adorable Pomona Natural Bridge in Southern Illinois. It’s an off-the-beaten-path adventure you won’t want to miss! Our[…]
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Millstone Bluff: Native American History and Petroglyphs in Shawnee National Forest
Experience Native American history in Shawnee National Forest by hiking this unique trail. Discover ruins of ancient dwellings, see petroglyphs,[…]
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Hiking Adventures and Natural Wonders at Bell Smith Springs (Shawnee National Forest)
Hiking at Bell Smith Springs in Shawnee National Forest is such an adventure! Discover historical sites, see Devil’s Backbone, cross[…]
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Meet Bob in Omaha (Did I Mention Bob is a Bridge?)
Visiting Omaha? Be sure to make time to walk across the Bob Kerrey Bridge – a dramatically beautiful pedestrian bridge[…]
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Independence Rock: An Oregon Trail Adventure
Experience Oregon Trail history by visiting (and climbing) Independence Rock in Wyoming. See inscriptions from travelers of a bygone era,[…]
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America’s Most Devilish Hikes
Devil’s Orchard, Devil’s Staircase, Devil’s Bathtub and so many more. Here’s where to find some of America’s most devilish hikes![…]
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It’s Winter! Let’s Go To The Beach!
It’s winter. It’s freezing cold. There’s snow. There’s ice. It’s the PERFECT DAY FOR A TRIP TO THE BEACH in[…]
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