Author: The Traveling Gingerbread
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Oregon Parks and Monuments
Thinking of planning a trip to Oregon? Check out the road trip along the coast here: Coastal Oregon. Crater Lake National Park Reaching a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and deepest volcanic lake in the world. The water level only fluctuates 2-3 feet. Crater Lake was formed…
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First Stop Jackson Hole Then Grand Teton National Park
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2020 Happy Holidays From The Traveling Gingerbread
2020 was a year that challenged us, forced us to look for happiness in placed we hadn’t before, and tested our patience. Although it wasn’t the year we anticipated, we enjoyed spending more time together, unplanned road trips, and discovering new interests. Determined not to let endless trip cancellations keep us down, we decided to…
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Welcome to Coastal Mississippi
We were asked by several locals what we were doing in coastal Mississippi, a certified retirement region. The trip was actually sparked by a hidden gem, the Red Bluffs, 2 hours North of the coast. A weekend getaway to hike among the stunning colors of the Red Bluffs was definitely worth it.
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Nashville to Knoxville, Tennessee
Nashville What pairs well with live music? Whiskey! Don’t miss the Tennessee Whiskey Trail of 30+ distilleries. Grab a passport at a participating distillery or download the Tennessee Whiskey Trail app, enjoy complimentary tours, and visit all the distilleries to earn a t-shirt and hat. With nearly 10 distilleries in Nashville, it’s a great way…
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Gift Ideas for the Traveler with Everything
After years of traveling we’ve discovered a few things to make traveling a little easier. For more gift ideas check out The Traveling Gingerbread Essentials.
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Glacier National Park and Beyond
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Three Washington National Parks in 3 Days
Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier is the tallest in the Cascade Mountain Range at 14,410 feet and the mountain with the most glaciers in the United States. The American Indian tribes that once inhabited the lands (Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, and Yakama) referred to this active volcano as Tahoma, meaning Mother of…
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Don’t Miss These Idaho Stops on Your Way to Yellowstone National Park
Traveling Gingerbread Note: We made a few detours on our relocation from Jackson Hole Lodge in Wyoming to River Lodge in Island Park, Idaho. Lodging was significantly cheaper in Island Park than Western Yellowstone or Jackson Hole and it’s only about 30 minutes to Yellowstone National Park.
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Off the Beaten Path in Western South Dakota
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