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Elk Island view of Grand Teton mountain range with Jackson Lake and guide boats
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A Scenic Breakfast Cruise to Elk Island

Planning our trip to the Grand Teton National Park we wanted to find a unique adventure to try.  We had created a list of popular places in the park to explore, but also wanted to find an adventure we couldn’t just do on our own.  We looked for something special Read more…

By Christina Wells, 5 years3 years ago
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…

By Christina Wells, 5 years3 years ago
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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
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. 
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Parenthood...the greatest adventure of all! Happy Parenthood...the greatest adventure of all!  Happy Father’s Day!! #fathersday #father #fatheranddaughter #family #familytime #custerstatepark #custerstateparksd #southdakota #sd #familyadventure
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! 
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The history geek in me was absolutely in awe at se The history geek in me was absolutely in awe at seeing Mount Rushmore at sunrise.  Did you know 90% of this monument was carved with dynamite?  I always envisioned dynamite as wildly unpredictable, but in fact it was so precise workers used it to get within 3 inches of the finished look! 
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#familytravel #summerroadtrip #adventure #explore #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. 😊

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One of the things we love about Indiana are the ef One of the things we love about Indiana are the efforts to bring back native prairie lands.  On summer evenings like this, there’s not much better than watching wildflowers in the sunset.

#midwest #indiana #indianaparks #grasslands #wildflowers #carmelparks #carmelclayparks #sunset #prairie #regrowth #summerevenings #onlyinindiana #summer #hiking #hikingadventures #naturalindiana #indiananature #flowers #adventure #explore #exploreindiana #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
Stayed close to home this weekend visiting Maumee Stayed close to home this weekend visiting Maumee Bay State Park in Ohio.  The weather was perfect for exploring the wetlands!  Will definitely have to come back in summer for time at their beach.

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The White River Canal in Indianapolis is just as b The White River Canal in Indianapolis is just as beautiful at night as during the day. 

Some of the amazing things to do in this area:
•Gondola rides in the canal
•Paddle boat rentals
•NCAA Hall of Champions
•Eiteljorg Museum
•Indianapolis Zoo
•Indianapolis State Museum
•Wheel Fun bike and surrey rentals

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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
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.

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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 
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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
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!

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Every time we’ve driven to the Fort Myers area I Every time we’ve driven to the Fort Myers area I’ve noticed this green building.  This was the trip we finally checked out Sun Harvest Citrus.  It was a fun little stop with juice and citrus samples, a playground, gift shop, and ice cream.  The orange ice cream float was especially delicious!

#orange #oranges #florida #floridaoranges #sunharvest #citrus #icecream #fortmyers  #familytravel #travelblogger #travelflorida #fl #produce #floridacitrus #roadtripstop #adventure #explore #southwestflorida #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!

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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
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. 
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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
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