Forrest Gump Monument Valley: Finding the Forrest Gump Filming Locations

Forrest Gump Monument Valley filming locations. The main reason most people come to southern Utah! At least, finding the Forrest Gump filming locations was one of the main reasons I went to southern Utah. My mom and I had just finished up in Page, Arizona. Our next stop was Mancos,…

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7 Fun Bachelorette Party Ideas for Non-Drinkers in the USA

When my sister Kerry asked me to be her maid of honor, I knew I had to throw the most bangin bachelorette party of all time. But, since she doesn’t really drink, the typical Vegas girls trip was not going to work. So I started looking for fun bachelorette party…

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Crazy Horse Memorial South Dakota: History in Construction since 1948

This post is a part of my Black Hills Road Trip Series  The Mission of Crazy Horse Memorial South Dakota is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. The looming and luminous Crazy Horse Memorial is both the companion and antithesis of nearby Mount Rushmore. Both…

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Mount Rushmore Vacation Itinerary: The Best of the Black Hills

A Mount Rushmore vacation is an American rite of passage and a great introduction to the country for foreign tourists. You get a good dose of American history on the Black Hills itinerary as the “beautiful for spacious skies” you hear so much about. My Black Hills road trip was…

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The Legend of Devils Tower: America’s First National Monument

This post is a part of my Black Hills Road Trip Series  Devils Tower National Monument is a geographic and historic wonder nestled in the Bear Lodge Mountains of northeastern Wyoming, an extension of the Black Hills. It makes a great day trip from Rapid City, South Dakota and many…

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