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Welcome to Explore Local Together Episode 4! If you’re visiting from the podcast, thank you for listening. If not, please join us! At Explore Local Together, we share local gems in Minnesota, the Midwest, and Road-Tripping the USA. Below, you will find links throughout the blog post to click and listen to the podcast while you […]
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Capitol Reef National Park It’s National Park Week and we are exploring a new park (to us)! Capitol Reef National Park surrounds a 100-mile-long “wrinkle in the earth” known as the Waterpocket Fold and is located in south central Utah. It is part of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks which also include Arches, Zion, Canyonlands, […]
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Recently, we checked Glacier National Park off our travel list! I wasn’t sure if I would have the opportunity to see this iconic view of Lake McDonald due to the new ticketed entry system. But, we found a way, and I share our entry hack below. I also share our favorite things about Glacier National Park and this trip, such as the ever-changing colorful rocks, the refreshing scent of pine, and West Glacier KOA.
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There is something about the first moment you see the jagged peaks of the Tetons.
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There are five no-fee days at National Parks and Monuments throughout the year. This inspired us to visit the Montezuma Well!
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Jackson Lake Lodge is located in Grand Teton National Park. A full-service hotel with incredible views and activities for the whole family. Our favorite experience was the Jackson Lake Scenic Breakfast Cruise. The boat departs at 7:15 a.m. from Colter Bay Marina so it’s the perfect opportunity to capture some sunrise photos! The cruise takes […]
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