The Marquette Depot Museum, situated in Marquette, Iowa, pays tribute to the town’s rich railroad history by showcasing a wide array of historic railroad artifacts. Additionally, it serves as a local information hub and features a quaint gift shop. You’ll find an abundance of brochures available for the surrounding area, and the knowledgeable staff […]
The World’s Only Corn Palace is a famous tourist attraction located in Mitchell, South Dakota. We visited in 2020 and happened to be driving past this year and stopped to check it out again. It is known for its unique architecture and the intricate designs made from corn, native grasses, and other grains that […]
The Dickinson Museum Center is a cultural and historical complex located in Dickinson, North Dakota, USA. It encompasses several museums and attractions that showcase the history, culture, and natural heritage of the region. Admission covers entry to both the Badlands Dinosaur Museum and the Joachim Regional History Museum year round. These two museums are […]
The Old Faithful Visitor and Education Center is located in the Upper Geyser Basin near the famous Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. This center serves as a hub for information and education about the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone and the natural history of the area. Exhibits inside provide information and hands-on exhibits on […]
The Ice Lake Trail is an easy one-mile out-and-back hike nestled within Yellowstone National Park. If you want to make it a longer trek, you can continue to Wolf Lake, Grebe Lake, Little Gibbon Falls or Cascade Lake. The trailhead (44.7169, -110.63396) for this hike can be found at a small parking lot along […]
Yellowstone National Park has ten visitor centers and information stations and we hit a lot of them during our visit. You can read about the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center here and the Museum of the National Park Ranger here. This post will focus on the Grant And Canyon visitor centers. The Canyon Visitor Education […]
The Museum of the National Park Ranger is located near the entrance to Norris Campground at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. The museum is housed in the Norris Soldier Station which was one of the original soldier stations built in 1908. It has been rebuilt, using original materials where possible and […]
The Fishing Bridge Visitor Center is located one mile off the Grand Loop Road in the central part of Yellowstone National Park, near the eastern entrance. It’s located adjacent to the historic Fishing Bridge, which spans the Yellowstone River where it flows out of Yellowstone Lake. It originally opened in 1931 and was designed […]
The Storm Point Trail is a popular hiking route nestled within the breathtaking expanse of Yellowstone National Park. Positioned along the northern shoreline of Yellowstone Lake, in the vicinity of Lake Village, this trailhead can be conveniently found at the Indian Pond pullout, located 3 miles east of the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. This […]
The Natural Bridge Trail offers a short and easy hike that leads to a stunning natural bridge formed through a combination of frost and erosion. Situated in the Bridge Bay area of Yellowstone National Park, it’s easily accessible from the campground or a small parking lot at the trailhead along Grand Loop Road (coordinates: […]
