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Finding Laura Ingalls Wilder in DeSmet, South Dakota – #igtravelthursday 22 Aug 2013 | 05:59 pm
Five of the eight books Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote for the Little House series were written about her life in and around DeSmet, South Dakota. Since reading the books together – and my eldest daughte...
Of Kids and Waterparks 20 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Back before we had kids, my husband and I took his 11-year-old nephew on a road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. We saw incredible sights… Devils Tower, Little Big Horn, Mount Rushmor...
Iowa State Fair Tips – #igtravelthursday 15 Aug 2013 | 06:03 pm
It’s State Fair time in Iowa (really one of the best state fairs in the country- it’s even listed in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die ). During our recent (yes, annual) visit, I made sure to send o...
The Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri 13 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Missouri State Fair in Sedalia The Missouri State Fair dates back to 1901, when the tradition was putting your best against your neighbor’s best, the battle of who has the best farm and deserves brag...
What’s New at the Iowa State Fair 2013 8 Aug 2013 | 05:45 pm
I don’t know about you, but I love the Iowa State Fair! And I look forward to all the new food and attractions every year. If this is your first time visiting the Iowa State Fair with children, yo.....
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Flight 8 Aug 2013 | 06:46 am
One of the best ways to prepare your child for a flight is by teaching them as much as possible about the experience. This is not always easy to do, but there are many resources that you can use to he...
The Contrasts of Badlands National Park in South Dakota 7 Aug 2013 | 07:26 am
As we drove along the prairie lined interstate that crosses South Dakota, my eldest daughter asked, “What are the Badlands like?” Doug and I looked at each other, both of us at a loss to describe thi...
Peeling the Love with Dole Bananas 1 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
To say that my family and I are eaters is an understatement. So when Jody asked if I wanted to visit the National Balloon Classic and check out Dole Food’s Peel the Love Campaign we were thrilled. I ...
A Trolley Tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park 30 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
America’s road to freedom was molded in a region of Pennsylvania known as Valley Forge. The myth holds that this is where General von Steuben transformed a ragtag bunch of starving soldiers into a wel...
Exploring Caves at Wind Cave National Park 26 Jul 2013 | 08:54 pm
The Black Hills in South Dakota are famous for their rocks. But some of the most fascinating stones are found nearly 20 stories below ground at Wind Cave National Park near Hot Springs. One of the l...
