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Seattle to Chicago – National Parks Overview

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This is why we love “mom and pop” motels

On our upcoming summer trip, we searched far and wide for the best lodging options in and around the national parks. At our first stop, North Cascades, we selected Totem Trail Motel for its proximity to the park, rustic feel … Continue reading

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Upcoming Travel: South Central Loop

In a little over a month, we’re using Nick’s spring break from teaching to fill in a blank region on our road trip map. Like many of our voyages, the initial direction was determined by a national park, so we’re … Continue reading

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Seattle to Chicago: Planning Update

We’ve been making some serious progress on our summer road trip plans. The flight to Seattle is booked and lodging is confirmed in all the National Parks, with cabins in Grand Teton and Yellowstone and small inns at the others. One … Continue reading

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App of my eye: iSnowReport

With the first few flurries falling in Chicago last night (lamest winter storm warning ever), it’s time to get in the mood for snow. On that note, and with next week’s Colorado trip in mind, my current app obsession is … Continue reading

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Wilderness Unlocks Your Imagination

As if we need any other evidence to prove that traveling is awesome, a cognitive neuroscientist from the University of Utah has studied the effects nature has on thought processes and creativity. Turns out, testing proved that being in National … Continue reading

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Upcoming Road Trip: Denver

A couple months back, we were invited to Denver for Thanksgiving, but upon checking out flights, it proved to be too costly to fly on relatively short notice. Naturally the first thing we thought of was to turn the invitation … Continue reading

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It’s happening: Seattle to Chicago 2013

We’ve officially taken the first steps toward a major summer 2013 road trip. Yes, Seattle to Chicago is in the works. In the past week, we reserved our lodging at Glacier, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, the most in-demand … Continue reading

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Beer supply running low: Return to New Glarus imminent

Our good friend and double road trip veteran Emily called with a proposition last week. “Want to meet in New Glarus?” Hell yeah. My supply of the New Glarus Brewery‘s precious “Only in Wisconsin” beers is getting dangerously low, so … Continue reading

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Booking busy park lodging for summer 2013

It might seem too early to be thinking about next summer, but that hasn’t stopped us from peeking at potential lodging for a road trip in the works. At many of the busiest national parks, it’s a good idea to … Continue reading

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