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Campsite at Duvall in the Smokies
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Duvall in the Smokies: Camping Near The Great Smoky Mountains

As summer dwindled to an end, we decided last August to squeeze in one last camping trip.  It wasn’t hard to choose an area to explore.  Adventure was calling us to one of our favorite destinations (and the most visited National Park in the country), the Great Smoky Mountains.  With all the visitors Read more…

By Christina Wells, 2 years2 years ago
View from campsite of lake and mountains at Henrys Lake State Park
Idaho

Henrys Lake State Park: Epic Campground Near Yellowstone

Like many unique destinations, I discovered Henrys Lake State Park on Instagram (thanks to @hitchedheatherly).  I was looking for a campground near Yellowstone, with mountain views, low nightly cost, advance reservations, and availability for the dates we already had set in stone.   With Henrys Lake State Park in Island Park, Read more…

By Christina Wells, 4 years2 years ago
Headwaters at Flagg Ranch wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring/grill
Campgrounds

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…

By Christina Wells, 4 years2 years ago
Mack Dick Pavilion Parking Lot Texas
Adventures

Palo Duro Canyon State Park: 5 Things to Love

It wasn’t until this past year that I heard about Palo Duro Canyon State Park.  It sounded interesting, but being a state park I didn’t have it as high on my priority list as some of the National Parks.  Boy, was I wrong.  We were lucky we had time to Read more…

By Christina Wells, 4 years2 years ago
Night photo of campsite at Valley of Fires Recreation Area Carrizozo New Mexico
BLM Camping

Valley of Fires: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Glamping

The idea of BLM camping has fascinated me since before we bought a travel trailer.  I always loved the thought of camping in nature without having to give up luxuries like my cozy bed and clean bathroom.  All while enjoying scenic landscapes outside our windows and deep dark skies perfect Read more…

By Christina Wells, 4 years2 years ago
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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
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
We had so much fun at the Leoma Lovegrove Gallery We had so much fun at the Leoma Lovegrove Gallery in Matlacha this afternoon.  The attached gardens are so funky and colorful!

#leomalovegrove #matlacha #florida #visitflorida #travel #travelflorida #gardens
#artgallery #artgardens #island #summerfun #adventure #explore #southwestflorida #gulfcoast #familytravel  #travelblogger #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
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 had so much fun visiting Dollywood and the new We had so much fun visiting Dollywood and the new Wildwood Grove!  It was hard to pick a favorite ride, but the Dragonflier was so smooth and fast! 
#dollywood #dollywoodthemepark #wildwoodgrove #butterflytree 
#themepark #family #familytime #summer
#summer2019 #vacation #familyfun #travel #traveler #pigeonforge #tennessee #visitsmokies #visittennessee #visittn #mountainvacation #greatsmokymountains #smokymountains
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
As a kid I always loved jumping from rock to rock As a kid I always loved jumping from rock to rock across different creeks.  Each time felt like such an adventure.  So I was super excited to see this sight when visiting Anderson Falls in Indiana.

#creek #rocks #water #nature #explore #naturalindiana #indiana  #natureconservancy #autumn #landscape #landscapephotography #andersonfalls #hartsville #thewanderwells
Continuing our kid friendly fun in Vegas and check Continuing our kid friendly fun in Vegas and checked out the conservatory at the Bellagio.  So beautiful!  I can only imagine how much work goes into creating such an elaborate display.  It amazes me they change it out every season!

#bellagio #bellagiohotel #bellagiolasvegas #conservatory #gardens #bellagiogardens #lasvegas #vegas #vegasstrip #nevada #travelnevada #familytravel #vegaskids #thewanderwells
Found a great hidden gem in Indianapolis today! # Found a great hidden gem in Indianapolis today! 
#holcombgardens #butleruniversity #indiana #indianapolis #gardens #nature #landscape #waterfall #explore #midwest #indy #h2gindiana #visitindiana #backyardadventures #thewanderwells
“Life is like an ocean. It can be calm or still “Life is like an ocean. It can be calm or still and rough or rigid but, in the end, it’s always beautiful.” – Justice Cabral

#waves #wave #thedel #justicecabral #coronadobeach #coronado #hoteldelcoronado #beach #ocean #coast #socal #california #cali #pacificbeach #pacificcoast #pacificocean #sandiego #ilovecalifornia #hellocalifornia #sandiegotourism #happinessiscalling #visitcalifornia #visitcoronado #visitsandiego #travel #explore #thewanderwells
Don’t ever let a little rain ruin your day. We Don’t ever let a little rain ruin your day.  We actually think it added to the atmosphere when visiting the North Ludington Breakwater. Of course I’m sure it would look just as fantastic on a bright sunny day. 😊 #travelmichigan #midwestmoment #exploremichigan #lighthouse #adventure #travel #breakwater #ludington #ludingtonmichigan #coast #greatlakes #coastline #lakemichigan #playingintherain #puddlejumping
We had such a great time at Happy Place! There we We had such a great time at Happy Place!  There were twelve rooms of fun to explore and the theming was incredible.  We couldn’t help but smile! 
#happyplace #happy #wearehappyplace #happyplacelasvegas #lasvegas #vegas #vegasstrip #mandalaybay #mandalaybayshoppes #nevada #travelnevada #lasvegasforkids #photofun #familyfun #adventure #smile #explore #thewanderwells
If you love history, or President Lincoln, or both If you love history, or President Lincoln, or both, then Springfield, IL has you covered.  There is so much learn about Lincoln’s life and it’s an honor to have paid respect at his final resting place.
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#springfieldil #abrahamlincoln #uspresident #landoflincoln #illinois #travel #fieldtrip #rvlife #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
For me the word “summer” brings to mind sunshi For me the word “summer” brings to mind sunshine, beaches, and camping.  Being from the Midwest, camping is easy to come by, but surprisingly so are beaches. 
#puremichigan #silverbeach #stjosephmichigan #lakemichigan #stjoe #stjoseph #michigan #travelmichigan #michigantravel #greatlakes #lighthouse #lake #beach #coast #travel #familytravel #summerfun #adventure #explore #exploremichigan #thewanderwells
So many seashells so little time! Captiva Island So many seashells so little time!  Captiva Island (as well as nearby Sanibel Island) have some amazing shelling locations.  And the sunsets aren’t bad either. 😊

#sunset #ocean #sea #shelling #florida #travelflorida #captivaisland #sanibelisland #southwestflorida #gulfcoast #fl #familytravel #travelblogger #travelflorida #nature #naturalflorida #coast #beach #waves #tide #timelapse #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
Notch Trail at Badlands National Park is one of th Notch Trail at Badlands National Park is one of the most exciting trails we’ve hiked.  Between the ladder and the cliff edges we were both enamored and terrified with this challenging trail.  It was such an interactive trail and we felt so accomplished at the end.  Have you ever hiked Notch Trail and what did you think about it?

#badlandsnationalpark #badlands #nationalpark #badlandsnps #nps #findyourpark #park #trail #trails #hike #hiking #notchtrail #adventure #explore #travel #familytraveladventures #thewanderwells
Merry Christmas everyone and here’s to a brighte Merry Christmas everyone and here’s to a brighter 2021 for all!

#disney #disneyworld  #wdw #fortwildernesscampground #florida #wintercamping #thewanderwells
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