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Spences Go West 2015 | Day 5 | July 21 | Cody, Wyoming to Grand Tetons National Park
After a long night at the rodeo, we woke up at the Cody KOA surrounded by motorcyclists and tons of free pancakes. We filled up on coffee and breakfast and let the kids bounce on the giant bouncy pillow, then headed to town to visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, an awesome set…
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Spences Go West 2015 | Day 4 | July 20 | Custer, South Dakota to Cody, Wyoming
We woke up bright and early today and were greeted by a lovely South Dakota sunrise at Big Pine Campground in the heart of the Black Hills. After some pancakes and coffee, we were ready for our two disparate adventures of the day, a visit to an iconic American site, and a real Wyoming rodeo! Early…
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Spences Go West 2015 | Day 3 | July 19 | Canton, South Dakota to Custer, South Dakota
Day 3 started with breakfast burritos and coffee at Newton Hills State Park in Canton, South Dakota. We packed up early and got on the road… Along the interstate we spotted a “buffalo center and cowboy town” tourist trap and decided to make an unplanned quick stop. The kids were thrilled to see their first bison…
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Spences Go West 2015 | Day 2 | July 18 | Le Roy, Ill. to Canton, S.D.
Day 2 was another long driving day, but we did manage to fit in some fun between the miles. After some birdwatching and organization at the campground and a quick trip to Target for some supplies, we were on the road to Iowa. Goodbye, Moraine View State Park! We didn’t love the goose droppings everywhere or your…