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Yellowstone National Park is a wildlife watcher’s dream come true. The Lamar Valley—located in the park’s far northeast corner—is home to half of Yellowstone’s bison and is one of the easiest places to see wolves and bears. But the best … Continue reading
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It was much too far to drive from my home in Denver to Yellowstone in just one day, so I looked at a map and picked Dubois, Wyoming for an overnight stop. What a delightful diversion it turned out to … Continue reading
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We do love to travel, don’t we? But often, when we vacation, we are in such a hurry to get to our destination that we feel the need to travel by air. But, consider the alternative: The Great American Road … Continue reading
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Whether you are heading to Yellowstone National Park or leaving its wonders behind, be sure to schedule a visit at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, located only 50 miles from the park’s east entrance. The … Continue reading
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Located on Interstate 80 in central Nebraska, North Platte is best known as the birthplace of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Two attractions in North Platte that have earned Buffalo Bill’s “Buffalo of Approval” are the Golden Spike Tower and … Continue reading
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For many years after the gold mines closed, Cripple Creek was not much more than a quaint but decaying historic town, perhaps worthy of a brief stop for a few photos and lunch. In 1991, Colorado voters allowed Cripple Creek … Continue reading
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Some of my autumnal journeys are far-flung, but often a jaunt to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park satisfies a “let’s hit the road while the weather is still nice” urge. Here are the top reasons I visit Rocky Mountain National … Continue reading
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Many travel to the Black Hills in South Dakota to see the famous memorials—Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse—and to enjoy the myriad of fun activities in the area. If your Black Hills journy leads you to the town of Deadwood … Continue reading
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Travel With Your Eyes Wide Open concludes with this entry. To see the complete series, visit Travel With Your Eyes Wide Open Part 1 and Travel With Your Eyes Wide Open Part II. UNPLANNED DIVERSIONS—You might experience some eyes-wide-open memories … Continue reading
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You read about the importance of eyes-wide-open travel in Travel With Your Eyes Wide Open, Part 1. Now for the practical side of making travel memories that last! TAKE A WALK—Sometimes walking will take you to those famous landmarks and … Continue reading
