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What to Expect at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, South Dakota
Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore? Joe and I went around 20 years ago, but we were excited to see it again – especially to celebrate America 250! It definitely did not disappoint! Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an… Continue reading
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Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Ever been on your way somewhere when you see something on the map, so you make a detour? That happens to us quite a bit, lol. Sometimes those unplanned stops make the trip even better! This is what happened when… Continue reading
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The Quiet South Side of Daytona, FL
During our stay in Daytona Beach Shores, we found some fun, family-friendly activities that all of us enjoyed. They were all reasonably priced or free! First on our list was the beach. The beach in Daytona Beach Shores is absolutely… Continue reading
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Crane Point Hammock, Marathon FL
What do flowers, honey, and fish pedicures have in common? You can find them all at Crane Point Hammock! Located in Marathon, Florida on my favorite Key, this is an absolute paradise! When we first arrived, we were amazed at… Continue reading
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Crystal River, FL and the Crystal River Archaeological State Park
After having an incredible experience swimming with a manatee, we continued our Crystal River adventure. We were still elated from our Crystal River Watersports tour, and we decided to do a bit more exploring in the area. We hadn’t been… Continue reading
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Crystal River, Florida (Swimming with Manatees!)
Manatees are some of the most amazing mammals. They’re sweet, peaceful, and graceful. We always like to go see them when the water is cold and they head for the warmer water of the springs in Florida. This year we… Continue reading
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Long Key State Park, Long Key, Florida
After enjoying the wildlife in Key Largo, we decided to take a day and visit Long Key State Park. Long Key is located between Islamorada and Marathon Key and the state park is a beautiful place to visit. We started… Continue reading
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Key Largo, Florida
Ok, it’s cold out. I’m not a huge fan of the cold… Winter weather always makes us long for a trip way down south to the Florida Keys. So we packed up and decided we needed to enjoy some warmer… Continue reading
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Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho
Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? The town of Twin Falls, Idaho has an incredible waterfall called Shoshone Falls. Shoshone Falls is also known as the “Niagara of the West.” As you enter Shoshone Falls Park, there is a… Continue reading
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Crescent Beach, Florida
To us, there’s no better way to ring in the New Year than at the beach! We like to wash away the old year and get ready for the new, while soaking up some sun! This year we decided to… Continue reading
Traveling with the Trapps 