Big day planned here today. A hike to Avalanche Peak and a trip to Cody, Wyoming. We also have to check out of our motel this morning. This led to us leaving around 9:15 instead of the scheduled 8:00. Mallory…
2021.06.13 Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Today we are reverting back into a more laid-back vacation mode. Our first order of business was to pick up Mallory at Noon to go eat lunch. That is one way to start the day with good pace. Everyone in…
2021.06.12 A Race, Old Faithful, and Chico Hot Springs
It’s Race Day! Stephanie and I are running in the West Yellowstone Half Marathon, put on by Vacation Races. The race had an option for walkers to go out on the course 15 minutes before the first wave of runners…
2021.06.11 Buffalo Balls
Confession time. After just two days, we have failed our goal to eat ice cream every day of the trip. Believe me, we tried. After getting out of our late dinner last night, we tried several places, but every shop…
2021.06.10 Montana and Mallory
The light starts coming through the window, around the closed curtains, before 5am. Good morning, Rawlins, Wyoming. Marissa and I enjoy the complimentary hotel breakfast in the dining area, and before it is even 8:00, a hotel guest is walking…
2021.06.09 Driving Cross Country
We are headed to Yellowstone National Park. The very first park of America’s Best Idea. Mallory, who is a rising senior at Oklahoma State, is working outside West Yellowstone, Montana, for the summer, and we are excited to get to…
2020.06.27 Knoxville to Tulsa
We made it Knoxville last night after leaving Dollywood. Let’s be honest, in-room showers and air conditioning felt pretty good last night. if there is any issue with it we can contact the hvac contractors in Chicago IL. We pulled…
2020.06.26 Dollywood
Happy Birthday, Stephanie! Now, if you don’t mind, let’s break down the tent and see if we can stuff everything back in the car. To celebrate Stephanie, we are attending Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. We attempted to purchase tickets several…
2020.06.25 Clingmans Dome, Little River tubing, and Cades Cove
Clingmans Dome! This morning, we are off to Clingmans Dome for the third day in a row. This place is 90 minutes from our campsite! First attempt: 60 degrees and rainy; Second attempt: crazy traffic with cars parking nearly half…
2020.06.24 Alum Cave Trail
We had another early departure in mind today, but 7:30 goals turned into 9:00 reality. The highlight of the day was the Alum Cave hike. Another “moderate” rated hike, but only 4.5 miles. We have driven past this trailhead several…