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I always mark the full moon on my calendar which was July 29 hoping for the perfect moonrise photograph. With the dramatic Badlands as a backdrop, I imagined a memorable image. Instead, the weather called for heavy thunderstorms and the clouds rolled through. We… Continue Reading “Different Day, Different Experience”
We entered the park before sunrise hoping to catch the first light. Once the sun was up, our attention shifted from the landscape to the wildlife. Every few minutes there was something new to discover. The pronghorns seemed to be everywhere. We saw a… Continue Reading “Wildlife in the Badlands”
We woke up at 4:30 and there was already light in the sky. I wanted to get into the park before the sun rose and we were already late. On the way out of the campground, the moon was setting and it was blood… Continue Reading “Chasing the Morning Light”
After a week of driving across the country (1,882 miles), we finally reached Badlands National Park. We were tired enough that after setting up camp and taking care of the dogs, an afternoon nap sounded like a better idea than sightseeing. After dinner, we… Continue Reading “Arriving in the Badlands”
Since arriving in South Dakota, the dogs have started drinking even more water than usual. Last night I heard them getting up several times for a drink. Around the middle of the night, Clover let me know she needed to go outside. I took… Continue Reading “Little Camels”
It was hot when we arrived in St. Charles yesterday. Today, in Jefferson City, “hot” wasn’t nearly a strong enough word. Our thermometer read 102 degrees, and with the humidity the heat index was 113. The moment you stepped outside, it felt like opening… Continue Reading “Wicked Hot”
The first few days of our trips are when routines are invented—not just for us, but for dogs. Once Clover relaxed enough to understand that this wasn’t just another outing, her real personality reappeared. The first sign that Clover wasn’t completely convinced about this… Continue Reading “Finding Their Road Trip Rhythm”
We have covered almost 700 miles on our trip to Washington. We arrived to a campsite surrounded by grass and somewhat cooler weather. The long days in the truck, cooler weather and green grass culminated in the dogs having a joyful romp at our… Continue Reading “Raven and Clover Enjoying the Grass”
We are only a couple of days into Adventure 2026, but the trip is already teaching us things we never expected. The driving has gone smoothly, the trailer is towing well, and we’ve reached each campground without incident. But as with any adventure, reality… Continue Reading “On the Road Again”
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