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Springfield, Illinois: 5 Free Adventures

Years ago my mom visited Springfield, Illinois and has repeatedly tried to convince me that we need to do the same.  Having so much Lincoln history centralized in one area, she knew I would love it. As always, my mother was right. If you have a chance definitely plan to make Read more…

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These igloo lounges at the Festival of Ice were su These igloo lounges at the Festival of Ice were such a neat attraction!  With frigid temps and snow falling outside, these pop up shelters with space heaters, couches, and even area rugs were a great place to warm up!

#carmelindiana #indiana #midwest #smalltowncharm #festivalofice #ice #igloo #winterfun #winter #iceatcentergreen #carmel #familyfun #thewanderwells
Out celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and j Out celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and just discovered my new favorite bakery in Indianapolis!  #anniversary #cake  #cakebakeshop #indianapolis #indiana #dessert #eatdessertfirst #celebrate #indy #broadripple #cakebakeshopindy
Mostly we wander for fun. Sometimes we wander for Mostly we wander for fun.  Sometimes we wander for work.  The stay was short but nothing short of fun.  Until next time, Nashville.

#nashville #printersalley #countrymusic #southerncharm #tennessee #musiccity #blues #honkytonk #travel #explore #adventure #nashvilletn #nashvilletennesee #historicnashville #thewanderwells
Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia, t Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia, turned out to be even more beautiful than we expected.  The temperatures dropped last night which created the most magical frost and fog.  We couldn’t ask for a better sneak peek of winter!

#westvirginia #wv #spruceknob #mountains #frost #winter #fog #mountaineer #views #monongahelanationalforest #monongahela #forest #adventure #explore #fun #hiking #thewanderwells
On our way back home we visited the iconic Wall Dr On our way back home we visited the iconic Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota.  So much to see and do there!  Emilie especially loved the photo props. 😋📸 #walldrug #southdakota #wallsouthdakota #roadtrip #explore #photoop #roadsideattraction #roadsideamerica #freeicewater #5centcoffee #travel #adventure #thewanderwells
We loved having the opportunity to feed these ador We loved having the opportunity to feed these adorable burros at Custer State Park!  We found they are quite fond of carrots and some are better at sharing than others. 😊 It was also fascinating to learn that these are the descendants of the donkeys that used to take visitors to the top of Black Elk Peak.  When the rides were discontinued the burros were released into the park and the herd remains there today.

#custerstatepark #southdakota #southdakotastateparks #sd #stateparks #burros #donkey #beggingburros #blackhills #fairburn #blackhillsnationalforest #wildlife #animals #blackhillsbadlands  #blackhillssd #travel #adventure #southdakotaadventures #custer #custersd #keystone #rapidcity #rapidcitysd #hillcity #hillcitysd #familyadventures #nature #southdakotatourism #naturalsouthdakota #thewanderwells
Badlands is known for its other worldly appearance Badlands is known for its other worldly appearance.  Aside from the beautiful red, white, and pink striated rocks that are so prominent in the park there are also these striking Yellow Mounds.  Found slightly south of the Pinnacles entrance, these golden hills are easy to access from the “Yellow Mounds Overlook” parking lot.  I could not believe that no one else was in the area when we visited!  This was one of the sights I was most looking forward to at the park and it did not disappoint. 
#badlandsnationalpark #badlands #nationalpark #badlandsnps #midwestnps #nationalparks #findyourpark #southdakota #sd #nps #yellowmounds #southdakotagram #landscapephotography #nature #nikon #nikonusa #sunsetphotography #travel #adventure #thewanderwells
Saw this adorable calf (along with hundreds of oth Saw this adorable calf (along with hundreds of other bison) on the Custer State Park Buffalo Jeep tour.  We opted for a sunrise tour and would highly recommend it! 
Having seen bison before at Yellowstone and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve I didn’t expect to be wowed from this experience, but we all thought it was amazing.  Our tour guide shared so many fascinating facts about the wildlife and was able to take the Jeep off roads to parts of the park not normally accessible by vehicle. 
#custerstatepark #custer #custersd #southdakota #sd 
#wildlife #buffalo #bison #jeeptour #buffalojeeptour #adventure #familytravel #familytraveladventures #keystone #hifromsd #discoverblackhills #sharecsp #stateparks #statepark
Did you know the largest children's museum in the Did you know the largest children's museum in the world is located in Indianapolis? We visited the Indianapolis Children's Museum today and had so much fun in the Sports Legends Experience! There are so many different sports and activities to try. We all had fun at the treehouse and racing pedal cars too!

#attcm #childrensmuseum #childrensmuseumofindianapolis #familytravel #indiana #indy #indianapolis #visitindy #midwesttravel #midwest #travelindianapolis #summerfun #museum #thewanderwells
Visiting my old high school town of Delaware, OH a Visiting my old high school town of Delaware, OH and had to stop by one of the local favorites, Buns Restaurant.  If you’re ever around  north Columbus, it’s a great place for dinner!

#bunsrestaurant #delaware #delawareohio #delawareoh #ohio #midwest #smalltown #smalltowncharm #destinationdelawareoh #centralohio #explore #travel #restaurant #ohiorestaurants #dining #ohiodining #exploreohio #thewanderwells
Every sunset is beautiful in its own way but there Every sunset is beautiful in its own way but there’s just something about palm trees and California. 
#california #hoteldelcoronado #thedel #coronado #coronadocentralbeach #ilovecalifornia #sandiego #beach #pacificcoast #westcoast #coast #palmtrees #sunset #colors #paintthesky #cali #socal #hellocalifornia #sandiegotourism #happinessiscalling #visitcalifornia #visitsandiego #visitcoronado #travel #explore #thewanderwells
I have dreamed of staying at the historic West Bad I have dreamed of staying at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel for so long.  After such a long wait, this incredible room does not disappoint!  Swipe to see the beautiful view from the indoor balcony!  Keep an eye out, we’ll be sharing all of the beauty and fun at this amazing resort.

#westbaden #westbadenspringshotel #westbadenindiana #indianatravel #travelindiana #frenchlick #frenchlickindiana #frenchlickresort #hotel #hotels #resort #travel #visitindiana #exploreindiana #luxuryhotel #luxuryresort #familyfriendlyhotel #petfriendlyhotel #getaway #localtravel #hotelsandresorts #indianatourism #travelblogger #hotelstyle #vacation #staycation #hotelroom #hotelbalcony #balconyview
As a history geek, I've been wanting to visit Indi As a history geek, I've been wanting to visit Indiana's Spring Mill State Park for awhile now.  The pioneer village, wading creek, caves, boat tours, and inn did not disappoint.  We had such a fun time exploring!

#indiana #indianaparks #indianastateparks #springmillstatepark #midwest #midwesthistory #indianahistory #outdoors #nature #naturalindiana #travel #midwestnature #indiananature #visitindiana #travelindiana #travelblogger #travelphotography #explore #summerfun #indianasummer #adventure #onlyinindiana #thewanderwells
Our first hike to Clingmans Dome. With 360 degree Our first hike to Clingmans Dome.  With 360 degree views of the Smokies and sunsets like this I definitely understand why it’s such a popular spot.  It might be a half mile uphill to get there but it’s worth it!

#gmsnp #nationalparkgeek #findyourpark #visitsmokies #visitgatlinburg #gatlinburg #greatsmokymountains #brysoncity #brysoncitync #lovencsmokies #visitncsmokies #visitnc #greatsmokeymountainsnationalpark #nps #nationalparks #clingmansdome #naturaltennessee #friendsofthesmokies #instagramtennessee #thenationalparkspass #visitmysmokies #national_park_photography #nationalparkphotography #hiketn #thewanderwells
It’s Spring!! Thawing out and ready for adventur It’s Spring!! Thawing out and ready for adventure on our first camping trip of the year.

#camp #camping #campfire #bonfire #koacamping  #traveltrailer #rv #familytime #outdoors #campground #indiana #indianacamping #smores #roastingmarshmallows #thewanderwells
We love visiting new places, but we also enjoy exp We love visiting new places, but we also enjoy exploring our own backyard.  This weekend we checked out the Christkindlmarkt in Carmel, Indiana.  This holiday bazaar features traditional German foods, music, and a marketplace of German goods. The atmosphere of craft stalls, outdoor ice skating rink, and thousands of Christmas lights is absolutely magical.  This is the second year Carmel has hosted this amazing event and our second year attending.  It’s definitely become a new family tradition.

#carmel #carmelindiana #indiana #midwest #holiday #christkindlmarkt #bazaar #winter #iceskating #iceskatingrink #german #tradition #christmas #carmelchristkindlmarkt #christmaslights #festival #community #explore #exploreindiana #adventure #smalltowncharm #thewanderwells
Tower Falls was pretty amazing. Named for the roc Tower Falls was pretty amazing.  Named for the rock formations that resemble castle towers, this spot is worth the stop.  Supposedly around 8:00 am there’s a rainbow that appears near the bottom of the falls, but we never found the path to get down there.  The view from the overlook was still awesome! #yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstone #ynp #nationalparks #findyourpark #nature #waterfall #parkroamers #forest #overlook #rocks #travel #adventure #explore #wyoming #thewanderwells
An early morning hike through Red Rock was a welco An early morning hike through Red Rock was a welcome escape from the busy #Vegas .  Hard to believe this is only half an hour from the hustle and bustle of #vegasstrip .

#redrockcanyon #nationalparks #nevada #lasvegas #takeahike #adventure #desertlife #nationalconservationarea #hiking #trail #naturalnevada #travelnevada #thewanderwells
We were so amazed to see the murals at The Corn Pa We were so amazed to see the murals at The Corn Palace!  Created anew each year, these detailed images are made from 250,000 cobs of corn! 
#corn #corncob #cornpalace #southdakota #mitchell #familyfun #travel #roadtrip #adventure #explore #thewanderwells
Yellowstone and Grand Tetons here we come! #rv #ca Yellowstone and Grand Tetons here we come!
#rv #camping #adventure #travel #roadtrip #thewanderwells
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