While we were at Jauqes Rolling Wheels DIY, we had an opportunity to explore a lot of the local area. One of the gems we found was the Route 66 Museum in Lebanon. The museum is located inside the Lebanon Library, and while small, was fascinating, and most importantly, FREE! Inside, we were delighted to find a treasure trove of information and artifacts from the area back when Route 66
While we stayed at Jacques Rolling Wheels DIY, Mom and the kids got a chance to explore the Discovery Center in Springfield, Missouri! So what is it? The Springfield Discovery Center is an enormous STEM playground. Unlike other museums we’ve seen, where there may be a small interactive play area, this whole facility is dedicated to learning through play. Due to the midweek visit, the kids had a free run
We stayed for a few nights in Harlan, Iowa on our sprint from winter following the sugar beet harvest. This was a Boondockers Welcome spot, so it wasn’t a camping spot, but a parking spot that someone lent us for the night. Typically, Boondockers Welcome is just that, boondocking, but the individual we were staying with had some water for us (we hadn’t been able to fill up before arriving)
While we stayed in Castleton, ND, we were able to explore some of the neighboring cities. One day, Mom and the kids ventured out to see the Barns County Historical Society Museum in Valley City, ND. This little free Valley City museum was an eclectic mix of everything from Dinosaurs, Model trains that ran around the diorama, As well as some artifacts from the pioneering era of the area. Barns
While we stayed at the Governors RV park, we were able to get out and explore the city of Moorhead, Minnesota. In addition to the Red River Zoo, we got to visit the Hjemkomst Center. Mom looked around for museums we could get into on our limited budget and found that this one had reciprocal benefits through ASTC. This meant that thanks to The Boy’s Young Eagles Flight, we could
During our stay outside of Medora, North Dakota, we took advantage of the Every Kid Outdoors program to explore Theodore Roosevelt National park. Located in the Badlands of North Dakota, this park was an absolute wonder of history and natural beauty. The park was dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, who we learned was a major supporter and facilitator of the National park and natural preserve programs in the US. We learned
On our way through North Dakota, we stopped just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park and boondocked in the Scoria Pit dispersed camping area of the Little Missouri National Grasslands. This spot was right next to the tourist town of Medora. We were there in the shoulder season, meaning we were outside of peak, but the weather was still nice. What this meant for us was most of the town was
Writing about our stop in Butte Montanan, and the homestake pass recreational area.
As we’ve been waiting for our bus to be completed, we’ve had more opportunities to explore Western Washington. Our most recent trip was over to Bremerton. Bremerton’s Free Bug and Reptile Museum This was an absolutely adorable little museum built around little adventures. In addition to the many live bugs and reptiles on exhibit, they also had hundreds of other pinned bugs and beetles on display on boards. The kids
While there is no way to make this an all-inclusive list, and to date, my only experience camping is car camping, here is a list of campgrounds and places we’ve seen in Washington State and a little bit about them from our perspective. Yakima Sportsman State Park Built around a bit of an oasis in the Yakima Valley, Yakima Sportsman State Park was an overnight stay when we ventured to