12summers

We’re taking a 7 month family sabbatical. Touring North America in our Airstream 30FB Bunk and blogging the adventures at

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Surprised the kids with a trip to Indiana Beach!
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Final day of #12summers year two: 16 states + DC. I’m proud of us for staying committed to family adventures that create lifetime memories. Tonight we’re… https://t.co/RJLqW1ElcL

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City Museum in St Louis is a family favorite. Horchata paletas are worth the price of admission. Closed the day with first visit to Mission Taco. 🌮 @ City Museum, St Louis, MO https://t.co/M1JtbckKqW

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WWI Museum private reception and sunset views from the Liberty Memorial Tower overlooking Kansas City. 🌇 Last day in KC.
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#12summers #wwi #nationalworldwar1museum #kansascity #sunset #libertymemorialtower #agr… https://t.co/4di5G5LUb4

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Kansas City: Science City. We loved it! One of the best kids spots in the country. Rode the street car, walked around downtown, checked out Union Station, and ate dinner at Fritz’s. Pretty cool having our meal… https://t.co/hyK28HLW47

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Nebraska (State 47). Hiked Indian Cave State Park. Winding one way roads were great. Ended the day back in Kansas City. Dinner and wiffle ball with friends. @ Indian Cave State Park https://t.co/YLYrd0Cekl

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Work day for Josh = girls’ day out. The girls and I spent the day in Topeka, KS (State 46). We could have played at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center for days. Very reasonably priced and lots to do - highly… https://t.co/tzwrrfSIl3

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KC Royals game to end the evening. Ballpark #8 for the kids (I think). ⚾️ Dinner at LC’s Bar-B-Q was so so good! 🍖 Drove to KC from Branson all afternoon. 🚗 Dad worked from the hotel room this morning while mom took… https://t.co/T1Vo2ICRPj

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Yesterday. It rained. So we went to the Pizza Ranch & Arcade during the day. Earned enough tickets for a slinky and fun dips! Then got silly at the hotel pool for a few hours. The whole family crashed hard. Mom and… https://t.co/0YfuDtx4Lh

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Dolly Parton Stampede in Branson, Missouri. Kids loved it!
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Took our time leaving Oklahoma, turned 100k miles on mom’s car, scoped out the Branson hotel, and did a little shopping at the outlet mall before the… https://t.co/t5E9516PJ8

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Fed koi fish at Lendonwood Gardens. Silliness at local playground. Cafe lunch and tour at Checkered Past vintage motorcycle museum. Rented jet skis at Sail Grand and smiled for an hour straight while carving up… https://t.co/pZPAgMNsnP

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Saw the Peabody Ducks + Walked the Mississippi River replica on Mud Island + Rode the elevator to the scenic overlook of Memphis from the top of the Bass Pro Shop’s Pyramid + Lunch at Huey’s with kiproberts +… https://t.co/A1EvzSvcXU

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💦 waterpark’d all day at Holiday World in Santa Clause, Indiana. 👙
Also checked off states #42 (KY) and #43 (TN). 🚙 🇺🇸
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Holiday World is better than we expected. Clean, family-friendly, well priced, and staff… https://t.co/UEb2fZWVBm

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Spartan Race!

Athena ran her first race ever. Autumn did her first 1 mile run. Dad beat his time from 2 years ago. Fantastic day! Extra special to run with our neighborhood friends.

#spartan #spartanrace… https://t.co/ANhHirssWw

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Home! We loved exploring NV, AZ, UT. Especially the National Parks.
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#12summers #IND #Indianapolis #home #travelday @ Indianapolis International Airport https://t.co/Vw9XrgywIP

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Family hike into the Grand Canyon this morning — Bright Angel Trail. About a mile down then back up. Two new Jr Ranger badges.
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4hr drive to Las Vegas. Relaxed. Grabbed dinner. Tried a new dessert place. Doughp… https://t.co/JgCtJsmuUN

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Grand Canyon 😶
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#12summers #grandcanyon #arizona #southrim #familytime #memoriesforever #dadventures #coltsstrong @ Grand Canyon National Park https://t.co/lRRtwwRkrg

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Antelope Canyon is beautiful. Really good tour experience and a fun day in Page, Arizona.
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#arizona #antelopecanyon #12summers #family #travel @ Antelope Canyon https://t.co/zrjMibaYZU

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Horseshoe Bend is one of the most incredible views we’ve ever seen! Busier, hotter, and a bit more of a hike than we anticipated ... but worth it.
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Short detour through Monument Valley driving from Moab, UT to… https://t.co/ImUw1NzRyn

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Mesa Arch in Canyonlands (stunning) and a new Junior Ranger badge. Visit to Swanny City Park (wonderful). Naps. Lunch at Peace Tree (smoothies!!), dinner at Spoke on Center (best burger so far), and dessert at Moab… https://t.co/ddZhoOjUud

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Josh needed to work this morning, so the girls set out for Arches National Park for a fun hike together. We saw the Sand Dune Arch and the Broken Arch. After, we went to see the dinosaur exhibits at Moab Giants.… https://t.co/6jvWrqSqob