If you’re spending any time in Sioux Falls, one place you really shouldn’t miss is Falls Park. It’s kind of the main attraction in town — and once you see it, it makes perfect sense why the city is called Sioux Falls. We stopped here while exploring the area, and…
If you’re a fan of classic Westerns — or just appreciate a good piece of American movie history — visiting the John Wayne Birthplace Museum is one of those stops that feels a little special the moment you walk in. We made our way to Winterset while exploring Iowa, and…
When the Midwest summer heat kicks in, a good waterpark day is hard to beat—and Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo is one of those places that’s just plain fun for the whole family. The whole park has a tropical island theme, so it almost feels like you’ve stepped into a…
Okay, so we were not planning to go on a giant cowboy boot tour. We had stopped in Cheyenne for the night on our way back from the Grand Canyon, staying at the Historic Plains Hotel — just a quick overnight stop to break up the drive — with a…
When we were staying in Sioux Falls, we had one of those afternoons where we’d done enough sightseeing to feel productive… but not enough to just sit around. It was one of those “we need to get out and do something” moods. So we ended up at Thunder Road Family…
If you’re ever driving through northeastern South Dakota (or looking for something fun to do in Aberdeen), you have to stop at Storybook Land. Seriously — it’s one of those places that feels like a little hidden gem, especially if you’re traveling with kids… or honestly, if you’re just a…
We ended up at The Historic Plains Hotel on our way back from our trip to the Grand Canyon National Park — and honestly, it was the perfect place to break up the drive. After days of desert views, canyon overlooks, and long stretches of highway, rolling into downtown Cheyenne…
Mount Rushmore is one of those classic American road trip stops that you almost have to see at least once. It’s been on our list forever, and last year, while we were traveling through South Dakota, we finally made it happen. We visited at the beginning of April, and honestly……
If you’ve never been to the Clear Lake Iowa Kite Festival, you’re seriously missing out. It’s one of those events that just feels like a little burst of joy in the middle of winter. Every year, we’ve made it a point to head down to the lake, bundle up in…
If you’re ever looking for a hotel stay that feels like more than just a place to sleep, the Historic Park Inn in downtown Mason City is such a fun and unique option. Whenever we travel, we always try to find cool, memorable places to stay if we can —…