San Francisco, CA
Mar 9–10, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Spent a day in San Francisco, sightseeing. We went to Pier 39 to see the sea lions and stopped for clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. We drove the Golden Gate Bridge and the next day visited theRead more
Pacific Coast & Redwoods, CA
Mar 11–13, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Traveled up the Pacific Coast Highway and the Redwoods Park. Saw the black sands, picked up sea glass, witnessed the angry seas, and even made fresh mussels for dinner. Walked the Redwood forest. ItRead more
Oregon
Mar 14–16, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 43 °F
While in Oregon, it rained the entire time we were there. The one time it wasn't raining was when we went to Crater Lake and it was snowing. While we made the treacherous drive to Crater Lake, weRead more
Seattle, WA
Mar 17–20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Washington was lovely with mountains, farmland, oceans, and big cities. We fell in love with Seattle and noticed how much the city values nature by the trees and parks everywhere. We visited theRead more
Vancouver, Canada
Mar 20–21, 2025 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 46 °F
Visited Canada. Traffic was crazy and weather was rainy. Went to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, it was brilliant! After being cold and wet, we had hot Asian soup, it was the best we've ever had!
Idaho
Mar 23–27, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Spent a few days in Idaho. Driving the back canyon roads along raging rivers was amazing. We stopped at 2 hot springs: Kirkham Hot Springs and Pine Valley and had an amazing soak and even was able toRead more
Bozeman, MT
Mar 28–29, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Spent a day in Boseman, MT walking the Sculpure Park, checking out the library, and driving the town. We even ended up seeing moose outside the Moose Lodge!
Yellowstone National Park, WY
Mar 29–30, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
Yellowstone National Park was only open in the North, but it was full of wildlife. We saw bison, elk, pronghorn, deer, big horned sheep, and a bald eagle! We saw Mammoth Hot Springs, it wasn't asRead more
Devils Tower National Monument, WY
Mar 31–Apr 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
Spent a day at Devil's Tower. It is surreal and beautiful. We hiked around it. While it was cold out, it was also a very fun experience.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
April 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 39 °F
Visited Mount Rushmore. It was a great experience to learn more about the presidents as well as the sculptor. Very impressive.
Badlands National Park, SD
April 2, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 39 °F
The Badlands were surreal. One minute we're in prairie, and the next, there are odd land craters and mounds.
Fargo, ND
Apr 3–4, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
While in Fargo, we went to my favorite coffee chain Caribou Coffee and went visited the Hjemkomst Center. It held a real replica of a viking ship (that sailed to Norway) and a stave church. It wasRead more
Mall of America, MN
April 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
Visited the Mall of America and rode the rollercoasters.
Duluth, MN
April 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Spent a day in Duluth, MN and visited the Leif Erikson park and Lake Superior.
Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet, WI
April 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
While in Wisconsin, we had to stop by a Cheese Chalet. Unfortunately London and Sara don't appreciate Cheese but Keian was in heaven!
Kenosha, WI
April 8, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 34 °F
While we didn't spend much time in Milwaukee, we did enjoy a sculpture park, playground, and lighthouse in Kenosha. Had to stay warm with my favorite Caribou Coffee.
Chicago, IL
Apr 9–11, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
Spent a day driving through Chicago and sightseeing the architecture. We saw The Bean and had amazing deep dish pizza. The weather wasn't cooperating and we were wary so we went and saw the MinecraftRead more
Gary, IN
April 10, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
Spent a day near Gary, Indiana. Walked the beaches and near the dunes by Lake Michigan. Keian even got in the water!
St. Louis, MO
April 11, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Visited the Gateway to the West in St. Louis. London even practiced her cartwheels under the arch!
Ha Ha Tonka, MO
Apr 11–12, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Spent a couple days near the Ozarks hiking and visiting the Ha Ha Tonka ruins. It was beautiful hiking during this time of the year and seeing things starting to bloom.
Kansas City, KS
Apr 13–14, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Spent two days at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City. We were ready for a break from the camper and some water park fun! We even finished the MagiQuests!!
While walking in an outdoor mall nearby, weRead more
Rulo, NE
Apr 14–15, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 63 °F
Drove through Nebraska and saw beautiful fields of purple flowers. It was also obviously planting season as they were getting ready. We slept along the Missouri River.
Altoona, IA
Apr 16–17, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Spent a day in Iowa and was able to visit Erin, a friend a Sara's from college. While we had some long driving days, we had a few opportunities to play at some rest areas.
Grand Rapids, MI
Apr 18–19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Spent some time at the fish ladder at Grand Rapids.
Stopped at an overlook North of the city looking out at Lake Michigan.
Ludington, MI
April 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Spent a few hours at a playground and harbor in Ludington. London made friends, we made lunch, and we learned about the city, and Michigan is the greatest producer of salt!
We even saw the World'sRead more
TravelerJelly Belly factory brings back some good memories! Yummy 😋
TravelerSea lions basking in the sun and Alcatraz are the landmarks of San Francisco.