We rested up overnight at the Eureka KOA and had a lovely time. After packing up our modest little campsite and hitting the showers, we headed out toward Lassen Volcanic …
Day 8: From Bastendorff Beach County Park to Eureka, CA
We packed up our tent and gear, all drenched in saltwater and headed back down the Oregon coast. As if the crashing waves and seagulls weren’t enough, the streets helped …
Day 7: From Netarts, OR to Bastendorff Beach County Park
Oh Netarts Oregon, you stole a little piece of Mark’s heart last night. While out on a food run the night before, Mark had a pint with a couple locals …
Day 6: From Mountain Home, ID to Netarts, OR
There’s not much good or bad to say about Mountain Home, Idaho. We had a peaceful nights rest there and woke up early to hit the Oregon trail. Well…we were …
Day 5: From Grand Tetons National Park to Mountain Home, ID
We loved our cabin in Jackson Hole, but we were ready to get on the road. Our first order of business for the day (after coffee of course) was to …
Day 4: From Greybull, WY to Grand Tetons National Park
We woke up early in Greybull to head out for Grand Tetons National Park by way of Yellowstone National Park. Today was Mark’s birthday, so finding a grizzly bear in …
Day 3: From Badlands National Park to Greybull, WY
Much like years passed, we spent the first part of the day playing in the Badlands and exploring new trails. This park is like one big playground so very little …
Day 2: From West Des Moines, IA to Badlands National Park
After packing up the car in West Des Moines, we headed to our next major stop in Badlands National Park. Before we made it to the Badlands, we had a …
Day 1: From Home to Des Moines, IA
Another year, another cross country road trip. That’s just how we roll. After two years in a row of traveling the United States and visiting national parks, major cities, and …
Day 15: From Kansas City, MO to Indianapolis, IN
Rather than stopping at a hotel or campsite we decided to drive as far as we possibly could. We were able to cover a lot of ground but it also …