The Complete Guide to Visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota

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Many people visit South Dakota so they can see the many monuments and memorials in the state. One of the memorials that many people visit is the Crazy Horse Memorial. However, what is the Crazy Horse Memorial? Located in Custer, South Dakota, the Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest mountain carving. It is made […]

Can You Swim in Glacier National Park?

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The water in Glacier National Park is brilliantly colored, clean, and extremely inviting, so it is easy to understand why so many people who visit Glacier wonder about swimming. So, can you swim in Glacier National Park? The answer is yes! You can absolutely swim in any lake and get into any river you want […]

How to Do the Confusing Black Elk Peak Hike in Custer, South Dakota

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When you visit South Dakota, there are many things to do outdoors. While in Custer, South Dakota, many people go on the confusing Black Elk Peak hike. However, how do you navigate this tricky hike? The best way to hike the Black Elk Peak hike is to begin at the trailhead and take one of […]

Walking to the Top of Crazy Horse: My Experience and Tips for the Volksmarch

Crazy Horse Memorial

If you’re visiting Mount Rushmore, you’ve probably heard about the other huge carving in the Black Hills: Crazy Horse. Did you know that you can walk to the top of the Crazy Horse Memorial? The Crazy Horse Memorial’s Volksmarch is a bi-annual event in which anyone can walk to the face of the Crazy Horse […]

Secrets of Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Teton is an amazing National Park in Wyoming. There is an abundance of things to see and do. In this video, we share with you many things you might not know about Grand Teton. What we cover in this video: Additional Resources

Glacier’s Belton Chalet: Should You Stay Here? An Honest Review

Belton Chalet at night

West Glacier is the most popular section of Glacier National Park. This puts lodging in high demand. The Swiss-style Belton Chalet is both rustic and comfortable with great access to the Amtrak railway. It is located just 5 minutes outside of West Glacier.  Although lacking the views and impressive lobby of the other lodges in […]

9 Great Things to Do in Great Falls, Montana

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We LOVE Montana, and we’ve driven all over the state through many small cities such as Missoula, Bozeman, and Great Falls. Great Falls may not be on your bucket list, but if you find yourself traveling through on your way to Glacier National Park or Yellowstone, you’ll be surprised at how enjoyable this little city […]

The Tragic Story of the 1959 Hebgen Earthquake in West Yellowstone

There are thousands of earthquakes every year in Yellowstone, but most visitors never feel them. But in 1959, thousands of tourists and campers felt one earthquake in a BIG way. When it was all over, their lives, the landscape, and Yellowstone were all changed forever. This is the story of the Hebgen Earthquake of 1959, […]