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Between Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

Headwaters at Flagg Ranch wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring/grill
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Headwaters Flagg Ranch: 5 Reasons to Love this Grand Tetons Campground

When planning our trip to the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, we were overwhelmed with the number of campgrounds available.  It makes sense given the large number of visitors to each of these parks, but trying to find a site with the views, amenities, and availability was like trying Read more…

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Back in Indiana exploring some of our favorite tra Back in Indiana exploring some of our favorite trails.  I love the creek area of this scenic hike.  It’s always a popular spot among locals for kids to splash and search for crawfish! 

#indiana #carmel #carmelindiana #coolcreek #coolcreekpark #westfield #westfieldindiana #parks #park #hiking #trails #creek #nature #naturephotography #scenic #scenicview #thewanderwells
When visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial you When visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial you should try the TJ ice cream!  This is the same recipe Thomas Jefferson originally brought to the US and made popular during his presidency.  It’s supposedly the first written ice cream recipe in the country, created in 1780.  I don’t really need an excuse to enjoy ice cream, but definitely couldn’t pass up historic ice cream!

#icecream #mountrushmore #mountrushmorenationalmemorial #thomasjefferson #president #nationalpark #nationalparks #hifromsd #discoverblackhills #explore #adventure #blackhills #familytraveladventures #familytravel #travel #travelblogger #hifromsouthdakota #keystone #findyourpark #nationalparkgeek #sd #southdakota #icecreamcone  #history #hillcity #custer #rapidcity #travelsouthdakota #departmentofinterior #thewanderwells
We’re back in the saddle and excited to be explo We’re back in the saddle and excited to be exploring again!  Mount Rushmore and the surrounding areas of South Dakota have been on our list for awhile now.  It’s great to finally experience them.  When looking for a unique family friendly adventure check out the stables at the Palmer Gulch KOA resort.

Palmer Gulch offers three different trail rides through the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve.  It’s a fun way to see this beautiful part of the Black Hills National Forest/Custer State Park.  And the staff is great at teaching the basics of horse riding to beginners and kids. 📸: @howeyeseeitphotography 
#koa #kampgroundsofamerica #koapalmergulch #palmergulchkoa #palmergulchresort #palmergulch #palmergulchstables #horseback #horsebackadventures #custerstatepark #blackhillsnationalforest #norbeckwildlifepreserve #sd 
#southdakota #keystone #custer #hillcity #rapidcity #horsebackriding #adventure #trails #trailriding #southdakotaadventure #familyadventure #travel #southdakotacamping #midwest #thewanderwells
Can’t let the Tetons steal all the glory, Jenny Can’t let the Tetons steal all the glory, Jenny Lake is spectacular too!  #jennylake #grandtetons #wyoming #grandtetonnationalpark #lake #stunninggrandteton #mountains #adventure #nationalparks #travel #findyourpark #sosparkly #twinkletwinkle #water #view #thewanderwells
What a great way to start the day! A boat ride to What a great way to start the day!  A boat ride to Elk Island and a fantastic breakfast with a fantastic view.  #grandtetons #grandtetonnationalpark #elkisland #grandtetonlodgecompany #jacksonlake #coulterbay #travel #island #adventure #stunninggrandteton #mountainmorningbreakfast #view #wyoming #findyourpark
Emmy has had kayaking on her bucket list of summer Emmy has had kayaking on her bucket list of summer adventures this year.  We found a great spot in Fishers, IN that offers not only kayaking but also canoeing, paddle boarding, and lake swimming.  We had such a fun time checking this off her list today!  Where are some awesome kayaking spots you all have tried before?

#visithamiltoncounty #visitindiana #indiana #saxonylakeandbeach #fishers #fishersindiana #hamiltoncountyindiana #kayaking #kayak #kayakingadventures #freedomkayak #lake #adventure #explore #thewanderwells
Our senior pup, Frankie, has been worn out camping Our senior pup, Frankie, has been worn out camping this weekend.  Luckily, she’s been able to enjoy lots of nap time while celebrating her 15th birthday. 😴 #camping #dog #dogsofinstagram #restandrelaxation #naptime #puppylove #seniordog #campingwithdogs #dogsmakeeverythingbetter #husky
Discovered a new Indiana state park today. We rea Discovered a new Indiana state park today.  We really enjoyed exploring the natural and historic sites at Prophetstown.  The campgrounds are amazing also!  We’ll have to visit again once it’s warmer to check out the aquatic park too.

#prophetstownstatepark #prophetstown #indiana #indianaparks #indianastateparks #stateparks #nature #history #tecumseh #campground #visitindiana #midwest #battlegroundindiana #lafayette #explore #adventure #exploreindiana #naturalindiana #dnr #departmentofnaturalresources #thewanderwells
One of the amazing things about the West Baden Spr One of the amazing things about the West Baden Springs and French Lick hotels are all the spots they’ve created for guests to relax and soak up the scenery.  We really enjoyed breakfast on this patio overlooking the gardens!  With the rocking chairs and beautiful views it was so peaceful!

#luxuryhotel #hotel #hotels #luxuryresorts #luxuryresort #familyfriendlyhotel 
#westbadenspringshotel #westbadensprings #westbadenhotel #gardens #rockingchair #frenchlickresort #frenchlickindiana #indiana #travelindiana #visitindiana #hotelpatio #relax #relaxing #visitfrenchlickwestbaden
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
We can’t visit Florida without a stop at our fav We can’t visit Florida without a stop at our favorite place...Disney World! 
#waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #disney #magickingdom #wdw #disneysmagickingdom  #cinderellacastle #lakebuenavista #kissimmee #orlando #florida #travelflorida #visitflorida #childhood #magic #familytravel #vacation #summervacation #summerfun #themepark #amusementpark #thewanderwells
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
Iron Mountain Road in Custer State Park was even m Iron Mountain Road in Custer State Park was even more scenic than I imagined.  The spiral roads, lumber bridges, and tunnels that frame phenomenal views of Mount Rushmore make for such an enjoyable drive.  It was also super convenient that outside of each tunnel were parking spots.  Going shortly after sunrise we saw almost no other traffic on the road and had a chance to really slow down and enjoy the views. 

#custerstatepark #custer #ironmountainroad #southdakota #sd #mountrushmore #mountrushmorenationalmemorial #stateparks #statepark #nationalparks #findyourpark #keystone #hifromsouthdakota #travel #travelblogger #familytravel #blackhills #familytraveladventures #adventure #explore #discoverblackhills #scenicdrive #hifromsd #thewanderwells
For such a short boardwalk path, the view at the e For such a short boardwalk path, the view at the end of the Window Trail in Badlands National Park is breathtaking.  Less than a quarter mile round trip, this little stroll offers big views. 
#badlandsnationalpark #badlands #badlandsnps #midwestnps #southdakota #sd  #travelsouthdakota #nps #parks #findyourpark #nationalparks #windowtrail #trails #hiking #travel #naturephotography #landscapephotography #adventure #familyadventures #thewanderwells
Join as we explore Promenade Park in Fort Wayne, I Join as we explore Promenade Park in Fort Wayne, IN

#visitfortwayne #visitindiana #indiana #indianaparks #midwest #fortwayneindiana #fortwayne #promenadepark #travel #ftwayne #adventure #explore #familytravel #familyadventures #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
Early morning sunrise at the Grand Tetons! #grand Early morning sunrise at the Grand Tetons!  #grandtetonnationalpark #grandtetons #stunninggrandteton #nationalparks #findyourpark #travel #adventure #sunrise #mountains #reflections #park #wyoming #camping #rv #thewanderwells
Seeing the Crazy Horse Memorial, it’s hard to im Seeing the Crazy Horse Memorial, it’s hard to imagine the carving of this massive sculpture started with a single man.  For the first seven years of the project, Korczak Ziolkowski would climb hundreds of steps each day carving into the mountain with a single jackhammer powered by a faulty gas compressor.  Many times after making the climb, the old compressor would give out and he’d have to start the descent back down the mountain.  His dream to memorialize the Native American history and culture kept him moving forward though through these difficulties. 
While the project still has a ways to go before completion, it’s said to still be on schedule from Ziolkowski’s original 100 year estimate.  I would love to see it again once done. 
#crazyhorse #korczak #crazyhorsememorial #blackhills #southdakota #sd #mountain #memorial #monument #sculpture #neverforgetyourdreams #custer #custersd #keystone #hillcity #rapidcity #travel #explore #adventure #familytraveladventures #southdakotaadventures #thewanderwells
It’s hard to capture in a photo, but the sand at It’s hard to capture in a photo, but the sand at Coronado Beach sparkles like gold.  The pyrite in the sand makes it shimmer in the sun and it is mesmerizing!

#hoteldelcoronado #thedel #coronadobeach #coronado #california #socal #cali #ilovecalifornia #beach #coast #pacificcoast #pacificbeach #sand #goldsand #ocean #pacificocean #sandiego #lifeguard #sunset #hellocalifornia #sandiegotourism  #happinessiscalling #visitcalifornia #visitcoronado #visitsandiego #travel #explore #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
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