After two amazing days in Ouray and an afternoon exploring Silverton, we continued our Southern Colorado summer road trip by arriving in Durango via the breathtaking Million Dollar Highway. Our evening at Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers with kids in Durango, Colorado, was one of the absolute highlights of the trip. This family-friendly Western-themed dinner and […]
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After two incredible days exploring Ouray, we hit the road toward Silverton to see what this historic mining town had to offer. With just an afternoon to spare, we discovered the perfect stop for families traveling through Southern Colorado. Silverton turned out to be a delightful mix of history, charm, and kid-friendly activities that made
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This past summer, our family embarked on a six-night road trip through Southern Colorado, starting with 2 days in Ouray with kids. Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is affectionately known as the “Switzerland of America” for its stunning alpine scenery. Just 5.5 hours from Denver, it was the perfect kickoff
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Our summer road trip was nothing short of epic, taking us from South Dakota’s rugged beauty to Wisconsin’s charming attractions and finally to Nebraska’s bustling city of Omaha. Before heading home to Colorado, we made one last unforgettable stop: the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, famously ranked as the #1 zoo in the nation. Exploring
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As part of our summer road trip, Omaha, Nebraska, was a planned stop on our journey back from Wisconsin to Colorado. With Omaha conveniently located about halfway between the two, we decided to spend the night in the city and explore its attractions. We also planned to visit the Omaha Zoo the next day. Starting
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Our summer road trip this year was a blend of adventure and family time, weaving through South Dakota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin holds a special place in our hearts as my wife Jamie’s family lives here, giving us the perfect excuse to explore its many treasures. Determined to visit some of the state’s iconic attractions, we
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Old World Wisconsin with kids was one of the most unforgettable stops on our summer road trip, which took us from South Dakota to Wisconsin and eventually back home to Colorado via Nebraska. Just a few days before, we visited 1880s Town in South Dakota. While much of the history and preservation was similar, 1880s
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Discovery World in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was a standout stop on our summer road trip, which took us through South Dakota and then Wisconsin. As Jamie’s family lives in Wisconsin, we frequently visit the state, but this summer, we were determined to explore many of the best tourist spots it has to offer. Our travels included
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During our South Dakota road trip, we made a brief but unforgettable one-hour stop at Falls Park in Sioux Falls, a perfect destination for families traveling with kids. This beautiful park, centered around the cascading waterfalls of the Big Sioux River, was part of our journey east toward Wisconsin to visit family. We thought Sioux
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After an incredible visit to Badlands National Park, our South Dakota road trip continued with a stop at 1880 Town, located just off I-90 near Murdo, South Dakota. This charming Old West attraction was the perfect place to stretch our legs and immerse ourselves in a bit of history before continuing on to Sioux Falls
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