Tag: adventure travel
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On, Wisconsin
Our first two nights in Wisconsin were spent at Merrick State Park. Located along the Mississippi River, the park offers 65 campsites, most of which were partially submerged due to the overflowing water levels. We were relieved to discover we had made the high and dry campsite choice at the north end of the park.…
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Fort Ransom Demands Payment
Payment for our 2-night stay at Fort Ransom State Park in North Dakota that is. This jewel of a state park, which takes its name from an 1860 military fort, is situated southwest of Fargo and surrounded by farm and ranch land. The park itself seems to be carved from the tall grasslands that North…
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
We rolled into Sully Creek State Park outside the little village of Medora, North Dakota, looking forward to a three-night stay. Once parked, we realized the promised water hookup was missing. What the heck? After a quick chat with the ranger, we realized that we must have received bad intel. Nobody else in the campground…
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North Dakota – Be Legendary
Be Legendary. I love it…but just what does that mean? Was it a suggestion or a requirement? I turned to North Dakota’s official website for an explanation. BRAND PROMISE The Be Legendary brand celebrates the land, the legends, the adventurous spirit, the vibrant communities, the scenic places and the genuine people of North Dakota. The…
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Hop, Skip And Jump
With Mount Thielsen in the rear view mirror, we began a hop, skip and jump series of one-night-stands as we traveled farther north, closer to the spot where the real fun begins. We hit the jackpot in Roundup, Montana at Cowbelles County Park. An uncrowded free-for-all sort of a setup where we tried out several…
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Camino in France – Time Traveling
Day 10 – Saint-Côme-d’Olt to Estaing The incredibly picturesque village of Estaing was our destination today (Tuesday). We were stumped at what was a bit of modern technology in this ancient village. Have you ever seen anything like it? Reg made a stop in the pharmacy for some help with an achilles injury. The pharmacy…