We spent two weeks camping in Mule Canyon about 30 minutes from Blanding, Utah and had a great time. The amount of ruins to explore and hiking in the area is amazing. Though Blanding might be a small town it hosts a number of unique museums including The Dinosaur Museum. Your visit to the […]
The Frontier Museum is housed in an historic barn that was once used as storage for the L. H. Redd Mercantile. The barn was moved from its original site by the Monticello Foundation and restored to house the museum. Inside the museum the original post and beam construction of the barn is still visible. […]
If your looking for information on the Ozarks and more specifically the Buffalo River area this is the spot where you need to stop. The Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum is run by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Helpful staff are available to provide all the information you crave on the local wildlife and […]
I love dinosaurs! There I’ve said it and I’m not ashamed. Pretty much every time we come across something in our travels that mentions dinosaurs we stop. They mention they have mini-golf too and I will just hand over whatever money they ask for without question. The Dinosaur Museum is located between Reptile Gardens […]
The Roswell crash…did it really happen? You just might find the answers at the The International UFO Museum and Research Center. Only one word pops in everyone’s head when you mention Roswell, New Mexico and that is Aliens. The town became famous in early July 1947 with what would be later known as “The […]
The USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame began in 1971 and in 1976 trustees, LeRoy Staley, Joe Snedeker and Moe Ashley constructed the original building for the museum. Its purpose is to bring attention to the sport and honor the men and women of Illinois who have provided a major impact or contribution to […]
Date Visited: September 12, 2020 Address: 501 E St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701 Website: sdsmt.edu Phone: (605) 394-2467 Hours: Seasonal check website Price: Free The Museum of Geology was one of my favorite attractions we have visited so far in our travels. Two of my favorite things are dinosaurs and rocks and […]
Date Visited: September 10, 2020 Address: 222 Railroad Ave Building A, Hill City, SD 57745 Website: sdrm.shop Cost: $7 per ticket or $5 for 1880 Train passengers, Kids 10 and under free Phone: 605-574-9000 Hours: Seasonal check website The South Dakota State Railroad Museum is located next to the 1880 Train Depot in the […]
Date Visited: March 11, 2020 Address: 77 Long Leaf Drive – Longleaf, Louisiana 71448 Website: Southern Forest Heritage Museum Phone Number: (318) 748-8404 Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Museum closed December 1st – February 1st The Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Louisiana is a history buffs dream. It took […]
Date Visited: March 6, 2020 Address: 419 N New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433 GPS: 30.47733, -90.09629 Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m to 2 p.m. — Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Sunday noon to 4pm Phone: (985) 892-1873 Website: COVLA The Covington Trailhead marks the beginning of a 31-mile paved trail called the […]
