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- Day 1
- Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 1:26 PM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 252 m
United StatesCornelius35°29’6” N 80°51’32” W
And we're off...
June 18, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
It's official, Crabtree Family US Adventure 2017 is underway! So sad to say goodbye to all our friends, but looking forward to seeing other friends, and the family time and experiences we will have.
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- Day 2
- Monday, June 19, 2017
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 434 m
- United StatesJasper City Park34°27’59” N 84°25’36” W
Big Canoe
June 19, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First stop, Big Canoe, GA, with the cousins.
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, June 21, 2017
- 🌫 23 °C
- Altitude: 737 m
- United StatesBethel Ridge34°28’10” N 84°19’29” W
Fun at the lake with cousins!
June 21, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
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- Day 6
- Friday, June 23, 2017
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 465 m
- United StatesDisharoon Lake34°27’26” N 84°17’35” W
Love Big Canoe!
June 23, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Setting a lake record.
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- Day 6
- Friday, June 23, 2017
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 459 m
- United StatesDisharoon Lake34°27’25” N 84°17’35” W
Fun on the slide
June 23, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
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- Day 7
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 6:33 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 459 m
- United StatesDisharoon Lake34°27’25” N 84°17’33” W
A little sun, a little rain
June 24, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We've had a fairly rainy week, but still managed to make it to the lake every day but one, with lots of monopoly, America's Got Talent, hide and seek, and Musicaly in between.
The kids all triedRead more
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- Day 8
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 12:00 AM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 208 m
- United StatesDelta Queen Anchorage35°3’40” N 85°18’26” W
Day with Family
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Spent the afternoon with the Smith and Penny families at Coolidge Park, got Clumpies ice cream, walked across the river bridge, and ate hot dogs at the park (cold, as Anna had a little trouble withRead more
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- Day 8
- Sunday, June 25, 2017
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 208 m
- United StatesDelta Queen Anchorage35°3’40” N 85°18’26” W
Chattanooga Choo Choo
June 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Sad to say goodbye to Big Canoe, but fun afternoon seeing family and touring Chattanooga.
Riding the carousel at Coolidge Park.
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11:30 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 160 m
- United StatesSaint Cloud Hill36°8’52” N 86°46’38” W
Nashville Adventure Science Center
June 26, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Just 1 day in Nashville, but we made the most of it. Dropped Buddy off for a sleepover and bath, then went to the Adventure Science Center for a few hours before we could check into our awesome (free)Read more
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2017 at 3:00 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 145 m
- United StatesMetro Riverfront Park36°9’40” N 86°46’40” W
A Little Honky Tonk
June 26, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A little hotel reception with live music, A drink on Honky Tonk Row with more music, a little walk on the Country Music Walk of Fame, and a walk down by the river.
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2017 at 5:00 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 148 m
- United StatesMetro Riverfront Park36°9’37” N 86°46’40” W
Mel's Crabbie Mule
June 26, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Drinking Mel's Crabbie Mules (and root beer) at Mellow Mushroom on Honky Tonk Row, listening to the band sing Your Lips Taste Like Sangria, Burritos, Doritos, and Quesadillas...I think the band isRead more
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:30 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 165 m
- United StatesFirst Baptist Mission36°9’48” N 86°46’50” W
Good Southern Food and Music
June 26, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After touring the town a bit, we headed to Pucketts Grocery 5th and Church for some delicious southern food, fried pickles, sausage and cheese on crackers, piggy mac, whiskey salmon, and some liveRead more
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- Day 10
- Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 164 m
- United StatesClinical Laboratories Airport36°9’2” N 86°48’54” W
Parthenon
June 27, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Ever since seeing Percy Jackson, Cole's been wanting to go see the Parthenon, so we made a short stop there this morning. It was way more massive than I expected. Cole has learned so much about GreekRead more
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- Day 10
- Tuesday, June 27, 2017
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 64 m
- United StatesHopefield Bend Revetment35°9’12” N 90°6’13” W
On the Road Again
June 27, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Picked up a good smelling Buddy and headed back on the road for Arkansas.
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- Day 11
- Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 376 m
- United StatesGeorge Ridge36°2’9” N 93°20’58” W
Buffalo River, AR
June 28, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Camping at Buffalo River in Arkansas, pretty much have our stretch of the river to ourselves. It's so beautiful and the boys are having so much fun swimming, fishing, and catching tadpoles andRead more
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- Day 12
- Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 12:00 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 392 m
- United StatesRoark Bluff36°2’20” N 93°20’59” W
Our Own Private Swimming Hole
June 29, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
More beautiful shots from our own private swimming hole. We had a great time just chilling, swimming, trying to catch fish, catching crawfish, playing with rocks, drinking wine, celebrating ourRead more
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- Day 12
- Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 5:00 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 329 m
- United StatesGeorge Ridge36°2’7” N 93°20’50” W
Fishing and Cherry Pies
June 29, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
While the boys didn't catch dinner, Cole did use his Scout skills to make (with Mel) a box Dutch oven to bake cherry pies for dessert! A storm came in early and we got rained out early this morning,Read more
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- Day 13
- Friday, June 30, 2017
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 1,118 m
- United StatesRattlers Civic Arena35°12’25” N 101°49’55” W
Amarillo
June 30, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Couldn't avoid TX entirely, but just a quick night here.
Long driving days so the boys are getting creative with their Buddy games.
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- Day 14
- Saturday, July 1, 2017
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Altitude: 1,484 m
- United StatesWinslow35°1’26” N 110°41’47” W
Winslow, AZ
July 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Well, we're standin on the corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see...take it easy, take it easy (ok, well actually we just drove through, but we did sing the song!
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- Day 15
- Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 1,725 m
- United StatesThe Dragon36°14’13” N 112°11’29” W
Grand Canyon
July 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
All we can say is wow...amazing!
After our longest drive yet, we spent the night at the Drury in Flagstaff, free drinks and dinner, woohoo!
The next morning we drove to the park and dropped BuddyRead more
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- Day 15
- Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 1,725 m
- United StatesThe Dragon36°14’13” N 112°11’29” W
More Awe Inspiring Views
July 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The boys learned all about the Grand Canyon and its history and we're sworn in as Junior Park Rangers. They also put their first stamps in their National Park passport books.
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- Day 15
- Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 6:00 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 1,725 m
- United StatesThe Dragon36°14’13” N 112°11’29” W
Buddy Sees the Grand Canyon Too
July 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Our trip wouldn't be complete without giving Buddy a chance to see the Grand Canyon too!
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- Day 15
- Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 9:00 PM
- 🌙 29 °C
- Altitude: 1,020 m
- United StatesRailroad Pass35°11’19” N 114°3’11” W
Get Your Kicks...On Route...66
July 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Sweet! Picked the right little town on Route 66 to stay at tonight...I am getting my kicks on Route 66:)
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- Day 16
- Monday, July 3, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 161 m
- United StatesRancho Bernardo33°1’10” N 117°3’24” W
California or Bust
July 3, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After a loooooong drive through nothing but dessert, and 40+ paper airplanes, we finally reached our first long-term destination, San Diego! So great to see our family here again. Looking forward toRead more
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- Day 17
- Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 3:30 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 219 m
- United StatesPoway32°59’16” N 117°1’17” W
Happy 4th of July
July 4, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Fun little festival at Poway Park, kids played games, rode a robbery train, and toured an old schoolhouse.
At night we went to Lake Poway and had the most wonderful Christy picnic and watchedRead more