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.
Route
Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
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
Chicago
Chicago, IL
Lou Milnati's
We walked around the city. Saw the bean and admired the architecture. Deep dish pizza still tastes gross.
World's Largest Truckstop
Walcott, IA
Iowa City
Iowa City, IA· 2 days
◑1 night · Airbnb
Scenic Overlook Tower (Loveland Overlook)
Honeycreek, IA
Spent some time in nature, cooked Maggi and worked.
New Victorian Inn & Suites
Sioux City, IA
◑1 night
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
Badlands National Park
Badlands Na, SD· 3 days
◑2 nights · Cedar Pass Campground
Keystone
Keystone, SD
◑1 night · # Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Keystone, SD
Upton Wyoming Farmer's Market
Upton, WY
Ice-cream at a farmer's market
A quick stop to get some local ice-cream. We were close to the devil's tower monument but were short on time to visit.
Wyoming Nature Stop #1
Pleasantdale, WY· 20 minutes
Freya stopped to make friends with the local deer.
Wyoming Nature #1
Gilette, WY· 20 minutes
We pulled over gain because Wyoming is beautiful
Pinedale
Pinedale, WY
◑1 night · Sundance Motel
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.
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
Pocatello
Pocatello, ID
◑1 night · Super 8 by Wyndham Hotel
American Falls Dam
American Falls, ID
Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID
We stopped to check out Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls and had amazing Mexican food at Don Juan's.
Wells
Wells, NV
Sher E Punjab Dhabba Indian Restaurant
Aloo Paranthas at the Indian restaurant were awesome.
◑1 night · SureStay by Best Western Hills
Winemucca
Winnemucca, NV
Sid's Restaurant, Starbucks
Reno
Reno, NV
Quick stop to get Namit some clothes
Sacremento
Sacremento, CA
Kebabs
Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
This was our fourth road trip together and by far the longest. Twelve days, coast to coast, more time in the car than we've ever done. The national parks were the highlight, but honestly some of the best moments were the random uncrowded lookout points in between where we had all of it to ourselves.