Tag: ROAD TRIPS
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A WILDER TIME
The characters we meet in our favorite childhood books continue to inspire us throughout our lives. That’s especially true for the adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder in her Little House on the Prairie series. So I was prepared to be inspired by her home when I visited De Smet, South Dakota. What surprised me was how much…
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WOMEN’S STORIES IN OUR NATIONAL PARKS
“In nature nothing exists alone”—Rachel Carson, “Silent Spring” It’s that time of year again. School is out, summer is upon us, and road trips are like a siren’s call. Whether you’re cruising the east coast’s I-95, checking out the California coastline on Highway 1, or traversing the nation on Route 66, you’re bound to find…
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ROAD TRIPS: FILL YOUR BELLY WHILE ON A JOURNEY TO FILL YOUR SOUL
When traveling, snacks are as important as travel insurance. We need to eat. A hangry traveler is no fun for anyone. As a vegetarian with a nut allergy, I have problems with typical snack foods, so I plan ahead before I leave home as well as after I hit the road. Car trips offer plenty of room to…