If you’ve ever spent an entire day shopping at the Mall of America, you know one thing is guaranteed… your feet are going to be done by the end of it. That’s exactly why staying at the Radisson Blu Mall of America is such a game-changer. It’s not just near…
If you’re visiting Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Falls Park is one stop you absolutely can’t miss. Located just minutes from downtown, this scenic park is home to the city’s namesake waterfalls and offers some of the best views in the area. Whether you’re just passing through on a road trip…
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 were on the long drive back from the Grand Canyon, slowly making our way north and trying to break it up into manageable stops instead of doing the whole thing in one exhausting push. By…
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…