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    What to Do for a Long Weekend in Austin, Texas

    July 23, 2018 / No Comments

    Austin is one of the most popular cities in Texas to visit. It’s the capital, has a great food scene, and there are tons of great neighborhoods to explore. This travel itinerary will help you decide what to do for a long weekend in Austin, Texas. While you could spend a lot longer visiting, a long weekend in the perfect amount of time to visit Austin! You will be able to do so much without feeling rushed. Let’s get to everything you should do in Austin during a long weekend. Where to Stay in Austin While Austin is a bigger…

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On the way back home, we made a previously unsched On the way back home, we made a previously unscheduled stop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We didn’t even know it was there until we saw it on the map, but we’re so glad we did! . It’s definitely not as famous of a national park as Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons, but there were hardly any other visitors there which made getting close to nature much easier. SWIPE to the last photos to see the bison and wild horses we saw!🐴😭 . Where have you visited that you went in with low expectations for but it really surprised you?
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks had som Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks had some of the most diverse wildlife we’ve ever seen! Our expectations were pretty low for what animals we’d be able to see, so when we caught glimpses of bison, elk, moose, and even a black bear 😳 we were ecstatic! . Fortunately or unfortunately, we missed out on seeing a grizzly bear, but maybe all the talking, clapping, and noise making kept them away on our hike–which was probably a good thing. It also meant we didn’t startle one and have to use our bear spray🐻 . What’s the coolest animal you’ve ever seen in the wild? Where did you see it?
Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the top things to Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the top things to see in Yellowstone. It’s radiant colors and HUGE size really set it apart from the other hot springs in the park. . It’s actually the largest hot spring in the United States and the 3rd largest in the world 🤯 Grand Prismatic is 370 feet in diameter and over 120 feet deep! Temperatures can get up to 205°F🥵 . When visiting Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring is a must-do, but make sure you don’t just see it from ground level at the Midway Geyser Basin stop. . Drive around to the Fairy Falls trailhead stop and see it from the overlook. SWIPE to the last photo for the overlook view. It’s one of the most incredible things we have seen on our travels 😳 . What are some incredible natural wonders you have seen in your travels?
Old Faithful is the most famous geyser at Yellowst Old Faithful is the most famous geyser at Yellowstone National Park and probably in the world. What makes it famous is that it’s very predictable (erupts every 75 minutes) and shoots boiling water super high (100-180 feet) 😮 . We went to see Old Faithful to see if it was worth visiting, even though we knew there’d be swarms of people. It erupted as we were walking up, so we could see it from a distance. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a good picture of the peak eruption...🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏼‍♂️ . These are photos of the end of the eruption and of the crowds of people there to see it. So. Many. People.😬 . We’ll be writing a post on whether or not seeing Old Faithful was worth it, so you can make the decision to visit for yourself. Keep an eye out for it👀 . What are some major attractions you’ve seen that maybe didn’t quite live up to your expectations?
Yellowstone is full of geothermal activity. In fac Yellowstone is full of geothermal activity. In fact, it’s one of the only places on earth with all 4 types of geothermal activity🤯 OVER 10,000 of them!! These include geysers, hot springs, steam vents, and mud pots. . You can find all 4 located throughout the park, but the southwestern part of the Grand Loop has the most geothermal activity. . In order, the photos are Mammoth Hot Springs, Silex Hot Spring, Excelsior Geyser, Fountain Paint Pots, and Great Fountain Geyser. . We were blown away by these unique features in Yellowstone. None of these are even the most famous ones in the park. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow for those😉 . Can you imagine what it would have been like to stumble upon these for the first time and try to explain them to people back home? Doubt they would believe you...
This week’s #TuesdayTavern is @lakefrontbrewery’s IPA, which was enjoyed by the Yellowstone River at the halfway point of a 10 mile hike😋 . This isn’t a crazy hoppy IPA by any means, but rather a super well-balanced IPA that any beer lover will be sure to enjoy. . Does anyone else like a nice beverage after (or during in this case...) a difficult workout? 🍻
On day 1 in Yellowstone National Park we decided t On day 1 in Yellowstone National Park we decided to do a 10 mile hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. . The first half of the hike isn’t too bad because you are mostly going down in elevation. The way back up on the other hand was a different story... 😅 . If you ever do this hike, make sure to keep going past the 7 mile hole (seen in picture 1). Honestly if that was the end goal it was a little underwhelming... . BUT we hiked the extra mile ish to the bottom and wow was that view worth it (swipe left to see)! . Sometimes when you think you are done you can always push out a little more. Mental strength is just as important as physical strength. We definitely needed both after hiking down and having to hike up 1200 feet within 2 miles.
We made a last minute trip to Grand Teton National We made a last minute trip to Grand Teton National Park. We are SO happy we did even though that meant an extra 4 hours of driving. . While we only had a little time there, we were able to hike up to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. . We even saw a young moose cooling off in the river! . Have you ever diverted from your original travel plans and stumbled upon something amazing? Maybe even BETTER than what your original plan was going to be? . Share below so we and others can learn about your experiences!
So far converting our @honda Fit 🚗into a little So far converting our @honda Fit 🚗into a little camper has worked out great on our national parks road trip! It took a little getting used to, but we’ve really adjusted to it and have made it our little temporary home. We’ll miss it once we’re back home😢 Although our bed will be comfy too! . Are you interested in a blog post on how we converted our car for camping so you can do it too? . Let us know if you are, or if you have any other things you would like to hear from us about!
Devil’s Tower is a national monument that’s lo Devil’s Tower is a national monument that’s located in eastern Wyoming. It sticks out from everything around it with its drastic high walls – 837 ft from bottom to top. . We hiked around the base and stared in awe at Devil’s Tower. You can climb up it, but you need a permit. That’s also way above our skill level... . Climbers can’t spend the night on top of Devil’s Tower, so they have to climb up and repel down in a day, which takes at least 6 hours total. To our surprise, the top is the size of a football field and rounded, so it’s not as flat and comfortable as it seems from down below. . Would climbing Devil’s Tower be something you’d ever want to do?
The last 2 days we were able to visit the Crazy Ho The last 2 days we were able to visit the Crazy Horse Memorial and Black Hills National Forest. . At Crazy Horse there was a speaker who talked about the history of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota (Sioux) tribes and how to this day they have never accepted payment for the Black Hills from the federal government. Yes, that means this land is stolen. . Visiting this National Forest - aka Stolen Land - is very conflicting for us. . On the one hand, we would love to boycott places in which our government is profiting off of this stolen land. . On the other hand, visiting National Parks help us learn more about nature and why it’s so important to protect it. While there is nature always around us, our National Parks have some of the most extraordinary wildlife, landscapes, and views in the world. . Does anyone else come across this dilemma? What do you do in these circumstances? 🤔
While we travel to a lot of places that we were pu While we travel to a lot of places that we were pumped about visiting, there are some that we feel uneasy and conflicted about, like Mount Rushmore. . Most people see Mount Rushmore as a symbol of the United States and it’s freedom, but in reality, it was built on land stolen from the Native Americans. The Black Hills are sacred to the Lakota tribe, and that land was signed over to them in a treaty with the US Government in 1868. However, that only lasted until George Custer found gold in the Black Hills and started exploiting the Lakota’s land. Once the Gold Rush was over, the land was never returned to the Lakota. They were offered money for it, but never took it. . Mount Rushmore was blasted into the side of the sacred Black Hills, which according to that 1868 Treaty is owned by the Lakota tribe. . We felt uneasy visiting, but did so to see how we’d feel about being there knowing its history. It’s safe to say we still feel uncomfortable with Mount Rushmore after visiting, and that’s not even factoring in the 8+ Trump hats we saw there🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏾‍♀️ or the fact that we didn’t see anything there explaining the Native American history behind the Black Hills. . Have you visited Mount Rushmore or other places you’ve felt uncomfortable about after learning its history?
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