On episode 53, Julie & Art travel beyond Glacier National Park to Great Falls Montana. If you are buying an airplane ticket to get to Glacier National Park, consider spending some extra time in the state. This episode starts a series of extra adventures beyond GNP.  Part of a multi-episode journey through Montana, we have more on the way in future episodes with more things you can do while you are visiting in the state of Montana.

The city of Great Falls is about a 3 hour drive south of Glacier National Park. The city is named for a series of five waterfalls located on the Missouri River north.  Today, Great Falls is the 3rd largest city in Montana and attracts over 1 million visitors annually.

On this episode, we discuss our stops for our one day in Great Falls Montana:  

• Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

On our Foodie Corner, we stop at MacKenzie River Pizza Company.   

Planning A Trip To Glacier National Park

Be sure to catch our prior episodes on Glacier National Park. Episodes 50 through 52 covered planning a trip to GNP, and deep dives into the west and east sides of the park. Links are provided below:  

Episode 50: Planning A Trip To Glacier National Park

Episode 51: Glacier National Park - The West Side

Episode 52: Glacier National Park - The East Side

And while preparing to visit the National Park, you can find links to a number of books to get you in the travel mindset on our Amazon Store Page - check out the section: Books That Inspire Travel 

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Which activities will you plan on a trip to Great Falls?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this city.

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On episode 52, Julie & Art take you to Glacier National Park - The East Side. This episode dives into the various activities available to travelers who visit this great national park in Montana.  Part of a multi-episode journey through Montana, we have more on the way in future episodes with more things you can do while you are visiting in the state of Montana.

Visiting Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is the country's 8th national park, added to the roster in 1910.  The park is visited by over 3 million people annually.

Be sure to catch our prior episodes. We discussed planning a trip to Glacier National Park on episode 50. And on episode 51, we took a deeper dive into the west side of Glacier National Park.  Links are provided below:  

Episode 50: Planning A Trip To Glacier National Park

Episode 51: Glacier National Park - The West Side

On this episode, we discuss various things we did on the east side of Glacier National Park.  We also talk about even more activities available in this area.  Among the things discussed, are:

• Goat Lick Overlook

On our Foodie Corner, we stop at Two Sisters Cafe and experience the eclectic funky vibe of this local eatery.

And while preparing to visit the National Park, you can find links to a number of books to get you in the travel mindset on our Amazon Store Page - check out the section: Books That Inspire Travel 

When you take the time to learn about a place before visiting, that can help you understand the things you see and experience once you arrive at your destination.  In that spirit, we suggest the following resources which we have used in our travels to Glacier National Park.

Top Trails: Glacier National Park: Must-Do Hikes For Everyone

We also invite you to visit our Amazon Storefront for more travel resources that we recommend - all of which, we personally use in our travels.

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Visit Glacier National Park

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Which activities will you plan on a trip to Glacier National Park?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this fantastic park.

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On episode 51, Julie & Art take you to Glacier National Park - The West Side. This episode dives into the various activities available to travelers who visit this great national park in Montana. Part of a multi-episode journey through Montana, we have more on the way in future episodes with more things you can do while you are visiting in the state of Montana.

Glacier National Park is the country's 8th national park, added to the roster in 1910.  The park is visited by over 3 million people annually.

Planning A Trip To Glacier National Park

Be sure to catch our prior episode where we discussed planning a trip to Glacier National Park.  A link is provided below:  

Episode 50: Planning A Trip To Glacier National Park

On this episode, we discuss various things we did on the west side of Glacier National Park.  We also talk about even more activities available in this area.  Among the things discussed, are:

• Northwest Montana History Museum

And while preparing to visit the National Park, you can find links to a number of books to get you in the travel mindset on our Amazon Store Page - check out the section: Books That Inspire Travel 

Glacier National Park Resources

When you take the time to learn about a place before visiting, that can help you understand the things you see and experience once you arrive at your destination.  In that spirit, we suggest the following resources which we have used in our travels to Glacier National Park.

Top Trails: Glacier National Park: Must-Do Hikes For Everyone

We also invite you to visit our Amazon Storefront for more travel resources that we recommend - all of which, we personally use in our travels.

GET YOUR TRAVEL GEAR HERE! - The Places Where We Go Amazon Storefront

Thanks for you support!

We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Glacier National Park.  

Which activities will you plan on a trip to Glacier National Park?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this fantastic park.

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On episode 50, Julie & Art talk about planning a trip to Glacier National Park. This episode kicks off a series that will focus on things to do throughout Glacier National Park.  We'll follow those future episodes with more things you can do while you are visiting in the state of Montana.

Visiting Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is the country's 8th national park, added to the roster in 1910.  The park is visited by over 3 million people annually. Here are a few key points about the park:

History

Water

Land

Facilities

Plants and Animals

On this episode, we discuss several things to help you begin planning your trip to Glacier National Park. Key points that we cover include:

• How far before your planned trip to begin making reservations

And while preparing to visit the National Park, you can find links to a number of books to get you in the travel mindset on our Amazon Store Page - check out the section: Books That Inspire Travel 

When you take the time to learn about a place before visiting, that can help you understand the things you see and experience once you arrive at your destination.  In that spirit, we suggest the following resources which we have used in our travels to Glacier National Park.

Top Trails: Glacier National Park: Must-Do Hikes For Everyone

We also invite you to visit our Amazon Storefront for more travel resources that we recommend - all of which, we personally use in our travels.

GET YOUR TRAVEL GEAR HERE! - The Places Where We Go Amazon Storefront

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Visit Glacier National Park

We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Glacier National Park.  

Which activities will you plan on a trip to Glacier National Park?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this fantastic park.

The Places Where We Go

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On episode 49, Julie & Art recap a new option for RV camping on Harvest Hosts - Our First Experience.

Harvest Hosts is a membership program that invites self-contained RVers to have unique overnight stays. The  organization offers RV camping at more than 2,400 Wineries, Breweries, Farms and more places in the lower 48 United States. They even offer locations in Alaska, Canada and Baja California!

The $99 yearly membership gives members unlimited access to stay overnight at any one of their Host‘s locations. They kindly ask members to support their Hosts by purchasing one of their local products with each stay!

Listen to the episode to hear our thoughts from our first encounter with Harvest Hosts. As a peak into our thoughts, there were a lot of things we enjoyed.  On the flip side, we also walked away with a list of things we'll be looking for next time to be different than what we encountered on our first experience. 

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Get Out And Travel

We hope this episode inspires you to consider trying new things during your travels. Over the years, we've stayed at hotels, cabins, campgrounds, friend's homes, RV parks, bed and breakfast locations and so many more types of lodging.  Now, we can say we've stayed overnight at a brewery.  

Where will you stay on your next adventure?

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On episode 48, Julie & Art continue a review of their favorite national park on Sequoia National Park Part 2.

Having visited the park over a dozen times, we share our experiences to help you plan your future visit to this majestic natural wonderland.   

Visiting Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park offers visitors a unique landscape with beauty, diversity and grandeur.  Here, you can belold the highest mountain peaks in the U.S. caverns and caves, rugged foothills, and of course, the largest trees on our planet.  This national park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada east of the San Joaquin Valley. 

In this episode, we discuss things to do in the park, including:

Be sure to have a comfy share for relaxing at your campsite. We recommend zero-gravity camping chairs which you can find here: Zero Gravity Lounge Chair Recliners

And while relaxing in the National Park, among our favorite authors to read in this setting is Neil Peart.  You can find links to a number of his books which we have read and recommend here: Books That Inspire Travel 

We also share a number of tips to help you make the most out of a visit to Sequoia National Park.

And if you missed it, listen to our prior podcast episode where we share even more things to see and do at Sequoia National Park.

When you take the time to learn about a place before visiting, that can help you understand the things you see and experience once you arrive at your destination.  In that spirit, we suggest the following resources which we have used in our travels to Sequoia National Park.

John Muir: The Eight Wilderness Discovery Books

We also invite you to visit our Amazon Storefront for more travel resources that we recommend - all of which, we personally use in our travels.

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Visit Sequoia National Park

We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Sequoia National Park.  

Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Sequoia National Park?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this fantastic park.

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On episode 47, Julie & Art introduce listeners to their favorite national park on Sequoia National Park Part 1. Having visited the park over a dozen times, we share our experiences to help you plan your future visit to this majestic natural wonderland.   

Visiting Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park offers visitors a unique landscape with beauty, diversity and grandeur.  Here, you can belold the highest mountain peaks in the U.S. caverns and caves, rugged foothills, and of course, the largest trees on our planet.  This national park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada east of the San Joaquin Valley. 

In this episode, we discuss things to do in the park, including:

Campgrounds

And join us in two weeks for our next podcast episode where we share even more things to see and do at Sequoia National Park.

When you take the time to learn about a place before visiting, that can help you understand the things you see and experience once you arrive at your destination.  In that spirit, we suggest the following resources which we have used in our travels to Sequoia National Park.

John Muir: The Eight Wilderness Discovery Books

We also invite you to visit our Amazon Storefront for more travel resources that we recommend - all of which, we personally use in our travels.

GET YOUR TRAVEL GEAR HERE! - The Places Where We Go Amazon Storefront

Thanks for you support!

Visit Sequoia National Park

We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Sequoia National Park.  

Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Sequoia National Park?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this fantastic park.

The Places Where We Go

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On episode 46, Julie & Art learn about hiking the John Muir Trail. Special guest Bob Lebeck provides his first hand accounts from multiple hikes on this famous American hiking trail.  

The John Muir Trail passes through some the most amazing mountain scenery in the United States. Mountain peaks along the way surpass 14,000 feet in places. Vast canyons and lakes add the beauty of nature to the experience.

The 211 mile long trail runs from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, in California. As it winds through the Sierra Nevada range, the JMT takes hikers through several iconic crown jewels of America’s park system including Yosemite, John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. 

Interview with John Muir Trail Alumni Bob Lebeck

Julie & Art interview Bob Lebeck to learn about the John Muir Trail hiking experience. Bob is a JMT alumni with multiple hikes completed on this famous trail.

Listen to hear tips to help you plan a future hike of the John Muir Trail.  

John Muir Trail Resources

Pacific Crest Trail Association website

Planning Your Visit of the John Muir Trail - National Park System

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On episode 45, Julie & Art visit Santa Barbara California and journey through some of the city's lesser popular attractions.  We call this episode, Santa Barbara, Off The Beaten Path.   

The city of Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. A drive up highway 101, will take you past magnificent ocean views. As you leave the urban landscape of Southern California, you'll find yourself in a coastal oasis, that is referred to as The American Riviera.

Located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the city is a popular tourist and resort destination.  You can spend days exploring the history and culture found within the city's boundaries.

Listen in as we share our own personal stories of some of Santa Barbara's supplemental attractions. On this episode, we take you on a trip through six places that are somewhat off the beaten path. If you are a first time visitor to Santa Barbara, plan to do at least one of these items, though you can even squeeze in several on a weekend visit.

Santa Barbara Cemetery: Located on a beautiful setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, several notable actors, actresses, musicians and otherwise historic figures are buried at this location.

Inspiration Point Hiking Trail: This hike takes about 1.5 hours and offers panoramic views about 1,800 feet above the city of Santa Barbara.  Enjoy hiking through the oaks and sycamores at lower elevations, and the views at the top are, well, inspirational.  You can also visit Seven Falls from the same starting point of this hike.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: This 78-acre botanical garden is home to over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants

El Presidio de Santa Barbara: This historic Park preserves the site of the last of four military outposts built by the Spanish along the coast of Alta California.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum: This museum features relics from Chumash, Spanish, Mexican, Yankee, and Chinese cultures, including artifacts, photographs, furnishings and textiles, dating as far back as the 15th century.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Founded in 1941, it is home to both permanent and special collections, the former of which includes Asian, American, and European art that spans 4,000 years from ancient to modern. 

Be sure to listen to our prior episode which highlighted five of the most popular attraction in Santa Barbara - an episode we call Santa Barbara On The Beaten Path.

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On episode 44, Julie & Art visit Santa Barbara California and journey through some of the city's most popular attractions.  We call this episode, Santa Barbara, On The Beaten Path.   

The city of Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. A drive up highway 101, will take you past magnificent ocean views. As you leave the urban landscape of Southern California, you'll find yourself in a coastal oasis, that is referred to as The American Riviera.

Located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the city is a popular tourist and resort destination.  You can spend days exploring the history and culture found within the city's boundaries.

Listen in as we share our own personal stories of some of Santa Barbara's most popular attractions. On this episode, we take you on a trip through five places that are on the beaten path. If you are a first time visitor to Santa Barbara, plan to do at least one of these items, though you can even squeeze in all five on a weekend visit.

Santa Barbara Mission: The queen of The Missions, offers a historic church, museum, gardens and more.

State Street: Located in downtown Santa Barbara, a trip to the city is incomplete without a stroll down State Street. You'll find shops, restaurants, and historic architecture located on this historic street. Whether its your first or tenth visit, you're likely to find something of interest here.

Stearns Wharf: Stearns Wharf offers fun recreation, great restaurants and amazing creatures at the Sea Center.

Santa Barbara Restaurants: Offering some of the best food in the United States, there is something for every palette in the city's fantastic restaurants. You'll also find breweries, ice cream parlors, and wine tasting.

Tune in to our next episode in two weeks when we'll continue our tour through Santa Barbara with more places as we take you to destinations off the beaten path.

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