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South Dakota Adventures: Horseback Riding

South Dakota is full of amazing excursions throughout the Black Hills area. To make the most of our time there we scheduled a variety of western activities. While looking forward to all of the adventures, Emilie was most excited for horseback riding with The Palmer Gulch Stables at Mount Rushmore Read more…

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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

#indy #indianapolis #indiana #indycanal #indycanalwalk #whiteriver #whiterivercanal #indianatourism #visitindiana #visitindy #travel #explore #familytravel #familyadventures #whiteriverstatepark #ncaa #ncaahallofchampions #thewanderwells
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
We had so much fun watching for wildlife around th We had so much fun watching for wildlife around the Black Hills.  I know prairie dogs are supposed to be rodents, but they’re so adorable!  And with over 60 words in their language they’re more advanced in language development than dolphins.  Not only can they warn each other of a snake threat, but even  have specific sounds for different types of snakes. 

#custerstatepark #custer #custersd #blackhills #blackhillsnationalforest #southdakota #sd #hifromsd #wildlife #hifromsouthdakota #mountainbluebird #prairiedog #pronghorn #pronghornantelope #wildlifephotography #animals #parks #park #animalphotography #stateparks #statepark #keystone #rapidcity #hillcity #travel #travelblogger #adventure #familyadventure #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
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
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
Being the 5th largest state park in the country, C Being the 5th largest state park in the country, Custer State Park has so many unique areas to explore.  Sylvan Lake is an especially popular area offering amazing trails, fishing, rock climbing, swimming, and watercraft rentals.  It’s easy to spend a whole day in this beautiful spot!

#custerstatepark #custer #custersd #sylvanlake #lake #lakes #hiking #trails #water #park #statepark #southdakota #travelsouthdakota #nature #hifromsouthdakota #landscapephotography  #landscape #nature #travel #adventure #explore #keystone #rapidcity #hillcity #thewanderwells
We had such a great time at the Palmer Gulch chuck We had such a great time at the Palmer Gulch chuckwagon!  The covered wagon ride, beautiful scenery, live western music, and a fantastic dinner made this such a memorable experience. 

#chuckwagon #palmergulch #palmergulchkoa #koa #kampgroundsofamerica #coveredwagon #hillcity #keystone #custer #rapidcity #southdakota #sd #hifromsd #horses #oldwest #cowboy #cowboys #blackhills #blackhillsnationalforest #adventure #travel #familytravel #familytraveladventures #getoutside #seemore #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
The Island in Pigeon Forge is such a fun place to The Island in Pigeon Forge is such a fun place to visit!  We especially loved relaxing in the available rocking chairs while enjoying this spectacular water show!

#theislandpf #pigeonforge #visitpigeonforge #visitsmokies #tennessee #tennesseetravel #visittennessee #watershow #fountains #summerfun #theislandinpigeonforge #ferriswheel #thegreatsmokymountainwheel #smokymountains #thewanderwells
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
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
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
Glad to hear the Farm at Prophetstown State Park i Glad to hear the Farm at Prophetstown State Park is open again!  We look forward to returning and visiting with all the barnyard animals.

#farmatprophetstown #prophetstownstatepark #indiana #westlafayette #westlafayetteindiana  #stateparks #statepark #indianastateparks #visitindiana  #indianadnr #exploreindiana #midwest #farm #barnyard #farmanimals #chicken #chickens #hen #animals #familytraveladventures #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
L. Frank Baum (my favorite author of all time) wro L. Frank Baum (my favorite author of all time) wrote 3 of the Oz series books while staying at the Hotel del Coronado.  He also designed these light fixtures hanging in the beautiful Crown Ballroom of the hotel. 
#hoteldelcoronado #thedel #meetingspace #ballroom #hotel #luxuryhotel #coronado #crown #lights #lightfixtures #oz #wizardofoz #lfrankbaum #history #design #author #yellowbrickroad #sandiego  #notinkansasanymore #california #cali #socal #coronadocalifornia #coronadoisland #visitcalifornia #visitcoronado #visitsandiego #explore #thewanderwells
Have you ever hiked to Juney Whank Falls in the Gr Have you ever hiked to Juney Whank Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?  For such a beautiful waterfall, we were surprised how few people were on this trail!

#waterfallsofinstagram #waterfalls #waterfall #waterfalls💦 #juneywhankfalls #gsmnp #gsmnptrails #smokymountains #brysoncitync #visitsmokies #smokymountainwaterfalls #smokymountainsnationalpark #visitnorthcarolina #hike #hiking #summer #explore #adventure #deepcreekcampground 
#summer2019  #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
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
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
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