MTNestWanderer
The Beauty of Boardwalks!
Over the last year or so, I have slowly realized that I have an unusually strong affinity for boardwalks. Its something that I guess I...
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MTNestWanderer
Lady empty nester travelling the United States in a campervan exploring National Park Service properties, Historic Parks, Landmarks, and anything else. I enjoy telling you about my adventures and would like to hear yours too!
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MTNestWanderer
Jan 16, 2021
Florida - Great Calusa Blueway
Occasionally, I will write about a place that is not a National Park Service property, but was interesting, and worth a visit. This is...
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Jan 9, 2021
Georgia - Jimmy Carter and Andersonville National Historic Sites
When I was in grade school, Jimmy Carter was the President. He is probably the first President I remember, and what I remember most was...
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Nov 5, 2020
Tennessee - Obed Wild & Scenic River
Near the end of my Wisconsin to Georgia road trip, after I had finally gotten used to sunset being so early, I got up early one morning...
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MTNestWanderer
Nov 4, 2020
Georgia - Amicalola State Park and the Appalachian Trail Approach
The idea of my southern states road trip during COVID-19 was that throughout the trip, I would be able to stay in my campervan and limit...
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MTNestWanderer
Nov 2, 2020
Georgia - Stone Mountain Park
I usually write about my visits to National Park Service properties, and Stone Mountain Park is not run by the NPS, in fact, I have no...
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MTNestWanderer
Oct 20, 2020
Road Trip Review - Seattle to San Francisco - 1400 miles
In the past 6 years or so, I have been fortunate to have gone on several epic road trips around the United States. I would still be doing...
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Aug 27, 2020
Road Trip Review - Lake Michigan Loop - 1080 miles
Late August 2020, and its in the middle of the COVID epidemic. My kids and I are getting stir crazy, so Angee, Matt and I decided to take...
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MTNestWanderer
Jun 28, 2020
Wisconsin - Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - and a WATER TRAIL!!
Another weekend, another COVID 19 “friendly” trip. I’m keeping things close to home, and limiting my exposure to people, but I still want...
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MTNestWanderer
Jun 21, 2020
Wisconsin - Wildcat Mountain State Park - Camping!
During the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, my travel has been drastically different. Last weekend, I took a camping trip to the Wildcat...
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MTNestWanderer
Jun 8, 2020
Wisconsin - Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest and Yikes, Sibling Hikes!
This weekend, I visited the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. I have siblings with homes in this area, and I was visiting my sister on...
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MTNestWanderer
May 31, 2020
Wisconsin - Creating a Campervan!
For several years since my kids have left home, I have been crossing the United States and visiting National Park Service properties...
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May 31, 2020
Michigan - Waterfalls in the UP
Thanks to my talented friends, I have a cute, compact and very functional rolling tent, and this trip was my first excursion! My first...
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MTNestWanderer
Dec 10, 2019
Cuba - Day 2 - Valle De Vinales National Park, buggies and cigars!
My sister and I were on a 3-night tour of Cuba, and on the second full day, we had an awesome day outside of the city. Our guide had...
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MTNestWanderer
Dec 7, 2019
Cuba - Day 1 Havana - Cars, Old Town and Che
I found myself unemployed in November 2019, and like any true travel junkie, I immediately called my retired sister, and said “Where can...
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Jul 21, 2019
Massachusetts - Salem Maritime National Historic Park
I was on a solo road trip of the northeast states and had just been to Acadia National Park in Main. I stopped in Salem Massachusetts...
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Jul 18, 2019
Road Trip Review - North East - NY, NJ, CT, VT, NH, ME, MA, and RI - 1200 Miles
In the summer of 2019, I was in the middle of a quest to visit a National Park Service property in every state, and I had a bit of...
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MTNestWanderer
Jun 17, 2019
Idaho - Mineral Ridge Natl Scenic Trail, Idaho Panhandle Natl Forest and Catalano Mission
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Mineral Ridge National Trail - Beauty Creek Campground in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Cataldo Mission...
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May 12, 2019
New Jersey - Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge & New Jersey Pinelands National Preserve
If you have read any other part of my blog, you would know that I am trying to visit a National Park Service property in every state. I...
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MTNestWanderer
May 9, 2019
Road Trip Review - Eastern States - 700 Miles
In the spring of 2019, I was in the middle of a quest to visit a National Park Service property in every state, and I had a bit of...
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