Monthly Archives: September 2025

Hiking Log Entry #6 – The Oregon Trail

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Dawn

“The world is before us, and we are still on our way. The Oregon Trail is an adventure that must be lived, not just dreamed.”-Anonymous Pioneer So I didn’t really hike any part of the official “Oregon trail”, but a … Continue reading →

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Road Trip USA – Part 3 – The One with Bikers and Bison, but No Bears

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Dawn

“We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.” -John Hope Franklin Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone A National Monument, a … Continue reading →

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Road Trip USA – Part 2 – The One Where We Saw Giants

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Dawn

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.” -Edward Abbey Indiana to Mount Rushmore We counted Chattanooga as the beginning of our road trip, but in reality, leaving my sister’s house in Indiana felt … Continue reading →

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Hiking Log Entry #5- The Hikes along the Way

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Dawn

We are logging endless miles in the Jeep as we drive cross country, and amongst the monuments and quirky roadside attractions, we are also taking time to find a few hikes along the way, and add some miles to our … Continue reading →

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