If you’re trying to visit all the National Parks, you’ll find yourself in Cave City, Kentucky when visiting Mammoth Cave National Park. And while you could choose to camp at Mammoth Cave, we instead opted to sleep in a Wigwam! Here’s everything you need to know if you would like to sleep in a Wigwam, too!
Route 66
Five National Parks You Must See When Driving Route 66
There are five National Parks on Route 66 that are worth making a day trip out of while driving Route 66. This list is written as if your starting point is in Chicago, but if you plan to start in California, read the list in reverse for the perfect list of your National Park destinations along Route 66.
How to Spend Two Hours at the Grand Canyon
No matter how short on time you are, the Grand Canyon is always worth the stop. Here’s what you can see at the Grand Canyon in two hours.
Everything You Need To Know About The Meteor Crater On Route 66
The Meteor Crater in Winslow Arizona on Route 66 is one you don’t hear about often, but is one of my favorites on Route 66
Visiting the Last Wigwam Village Motels in the United States
Our love for Route 66 can’t be precisely traced, but it started sometime while we were in college, as we frequently drove the stretch of Route 66 that ran through Illinois to visit my parents. We fell in love with the road side attractions, the truck stops, the diners. All of these spots on one small section of the Mother Road stole our hearts.
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Wigwam Village #7 in Rialto, California
With the other two Wigwam Villages, the itinerary is obvious because of their proximity to National Parks. With the Wigwam Village #7 in Rialto, California, the itinerary might not be so obvious, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do while you’re there. Here’s everything you need to know when visiting the Wigwam Village in Rialto, California!
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Wigwam Village #6 in Holbrook Arizona
Wigwam Village #6 in Holbrook, Arizona is an iconic Route 66 Motel that really holds true to it’s Historic Past. This Wigwam Village is notably the most well-kept of all three remaining Wigwam Villages, and it even has a museum inside the “Lobby” that takes visitors through the history of the Wigwam Motel and of the surrounding area.
1 Day in Springfield, Illinois
The Capitol of Illinois is an Abraham Lincoln Historic Site, a Route 66 Destination, and a rising metropolitan area. It’s a perfect stop for a day trip for Mid-Westerners, or a great destination for Route 66 Travelers. Whether you’re a history buff or a craft beer enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in Springfield!
Visiting a Route 66 Landmark: the Blue Whale of Catoosa
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is so iconic to Route 66 that it was recently featured in a TV Commercial.
beam with pride every time this commercial comes on because it feels like a piece of my own journey is being shared with the world. We crossed paths with the Blue Whale of Catoosa back in 2016 on our second Route 66 adventure.
Visiting a Route 66 Landmark: The Midpoint Cafe in Texas
[Read Time: 2 Minutes, 20 Seconds] The Midpoint Cafe is a quick but memorable stop along Route 66