Road Trips

Buffalo to the Bay Area through the Great Plains

Freya and I decided to drive to California instead of flying. Summer was just setting in - perfect time to explore the Great Plains.

1. Buffalo

   Buffalo, NY

2. Sheepy Acres

   LaGrange, IL· 3 days

   We camped in a sheep ranch. This was Freya's first time camping. It was a little too windy for our comfort but we survived.

   

   ◑2 nights

3. Chicago

   Chicago, IL

   Lou Milnati's

   We walked around the city. Saw the bean and admired the architecture. Deep dish pizza still tastes gross.

   

   
4. World's Largest Truckstop

   Walcott, IA

   
5. Iowa City

   Iowa City, IA

6. Scenic Overlook Tower (Loveland Overlook)

   Honeycreek, IA

   Spent some time in nature, cooked Maggi and worked.

   
7. New Victorian Inn & Suites

   Sioux City, IA

8. Sioux Falls

   Sioux Falls, SD

   
9. Badlands National Park

   Badlands Na, SD· 3 days

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   ◑2 nights · Cedar Pass Campground

10. Keystone

    Keystone, SD

    ◑1 night · # Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites

11. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    Keystone, SD

    
12. Upton Wyoming Farmer's Market

    Upton, WY

13. Wyoming Nature Stop #1

    Pleasantdale, WY· 20 minutes

    Freya stopped to make friends with the local deer.

    

    
14. Wyoming Nature #1

    Gilette, WY· 20 minutes

    We pulled over gain because Wyoming is beautiful

15. Pinedale

    Pinedale, WY

    ◑1 night · Sundance Motel

16. Grand Teton National Park

    Grand Teton National Park, WY· 1 day

    We hiked to the inspiration point and stopped by a few scenic points. Possibly the most beautiful national park we've seen.

    

    

    

    

    

    
17. Yellowstone National Park

    Yellowstone National Park, WY· 2 days

    We went wildlife spotting - spotted some bears, wolves, foxes, pronghorns, mountain goats and bison. We also stopped to check out the geysers.

    

    

    

    

    

    ◑2 nights · West Yellowstone (Brandin' Iron Inn), Wander Campground

18. Pocatello

    Pocatello, ID

19. American Falls Dam

    American Falls, ID

    
20. Twin Falls

    Twin Falls, ID

    We stopped to check out Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls and had amazing Mexican food at Don Juan's.

21. Wells

    Wells, NV

    Sher E Punjab Dhabba Indian Restaurant

    Aloo Paranthas at the Indian restaurant were awesome.

    ◑1 night · SureStay by Best Western Hills

22. Winemucca

    Winnemucca, NV

23. Reno

    Reno, NV

24. Sacremento

    Sacremento, CA

25. Sunnyvale

    Sunnyvale, CA