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July 6, 2021

15 Fun Things To Do In Medora, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota was founded in 1883 and along the transcontinental rail line of the Northern Pacific Railway. While it may be a small town, it has a big history. This kitschy charming town is often considered the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. But what is there to do in Medora, North Dakota?…

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Summer in Acadia felt like a dream šŸŒŠā˜€ļøāœØ Six month Summer in Acadia felt like a dream šŸŒŠā˜€ļøāœØ

Six months of salt air and spruce trees. Tide pools that made us feel small in the best way. Puffins just…existing out there like tiny well-dressed locals. Moss growing on everything.

We chased golden hour from rocky shorelines. Found wild roses blooming where the forest meets the sea. Hiked trails with the dogs until our legs gave out and theirs didn’t (as usual).

Maine didn’t just give us a summer. It gave us a pace of life we’re still trying to hold onto.

Missing this place a little extra today.

šŸ“Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor, Maine
8 years of chaos, howls, and heart-stealing looks. 8 years of chaos, howls, and heart-stealing looks. Happy Birthday to the original menace, my little wolfie, my favorite clown - Loki turns 8 today and honestly, I don’t think any of us were prepared for a lifetime of this much personality. šŸ¾šŸŽ‚

Here’s to more trails, more trouble, and more years of keeping us on our toes. We love you, my wild boy. šŸ–¤

Also this and Killing In The Name Of are Loki’s theme songs and you’ll never convince me otherwise šŸ˜†šŸ˜†
I know a place that doesn’t look or feel real šŸ¤ W I know a place that doesn’t look or feel real šŸ¤

White Sands is one of those places that doesn’t feel real until you’re standing in it. Miles of bright white gypsum dunes stretching in every direction -  no footprints, no crowds, just you and the most surreal landscape in the country.

If it’s not on your list yet, it should be. And it’s dog friendly!! 

šŸ“ White Sands National Park, New Mexico 

Save this for later & drop a šŸ¤ if White Sands is on your bucket list!

šŸ‘‹ Hi, I’m Vanessa @thewellwornshoes - a full-time RVer chasing National Parks, dog-friendly trails, and golden hour from the road! I share the hidden gems and real side of life so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the adventure!
Happy 114th Birthday To Arizona šŸŒµšŸœļø 114 years ago Happy 114th Birthday To Arizona šŸŒµšŸœļø

114 years ago today, Arizona became the 48th state, and
I’ve spent time exploring three of its most iconic spots and honestly? No amount of photos will ever do this state justice.

ā˜€ļø Phoenix - where the desert feels like another planet (especially wandering through the Desert Botanical Garden)

🧔 Sedona - red rocks that make you forget whatever you were stressed about

šŸœļø Grand Canyon - the kind of view that makes you sit down and just…breathe

Arizona was the last of the lower 48 to join the union, and it was worth the wait. From the cactus blooms to the sunsets that look fake but are very much real, this state doesn’t need a filter.

Happy 114, AZ. You’re the valentine we didn’t know we needed.

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We’ve been seeing bald eagles everywhere lately an We’ve been seeing bald eagles everywhere lately and I looked up what it meansā€¦šŸ¦…

Eagles symbolize strength, freedom, and new beginnings, a reminder to rise above and trust the path you’re on. A perched eagle is said to be an invitation to get quiet and check in with yourself before taking your next step. If that’s not a message for anyone out here building a life that looks different from the ā€œplan,ā€ I don’t know what is.

We found these two perched above the marshes at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, one of the oldest refuges in the country and one of the most peaceful places we’ve visited. No crowds, no chaos. Just salt air, Spanish moss, and eagles watching from the treetops.

šŸ“ St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, FL

✨ Save this and add St. Marks to your Florida list, you won’t regret it!
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