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The Quest for Megalodon Day 1

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Spring break has officially started and we are on the road again!  Today was merely a few hours of driving after work.  We had clear roads and smooth sailing until about 30 minutes before the bridge. Then it started to snow. It was pretty snowy when we crossed the Mighty Mac.... And it continued to snow and drift as we took I75 south. Fortunately, we did not have far to get to our hotel for the night.  Tomorrow we see dinosaurs!  Today's State Count (1) Michigan Trip Total State Count (1) Michigan
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On the Hunt For Dinosaurs Once Again! Day 11 HOME!

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  We started this morning in Mankato, Minnesota. We drove to Bloomington for a quick stop at IKEA. We stopped for lunch and a couple of quick gas station stops.... but today was primarily just driving.... HOME! Today's State Count: 3 Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan Total Trip State Count: 7 Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan). 
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On the Hunt For Dinosaurs Once Again! Day 10

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We started this morning in Rapid City, South Dakota. Liv had an early flight home, so her adventures with us ended last night. We slept in a little bit and then headed to the Dinosaur Museum. Much to our dismay, there was a sign on their door with changed hours. We didn't want to wait the extra time, so we started our drive for the day. Our first stop was Wall Drug. Steven was excited to check the place out more thoroughly as the last time he was with us we arrived close to closing time.  After Wall Drug we continued to drive across the state. We grabbed some gas and a quick lunch in Chamberlain.  Then another pit stop to see the Corn Palace in Mitchell.  We took another quick leg stretch break at Falls Park in Sioux Falls.  You can find more of our trip photos by clicking here. Then we drove to Mankato, Minnesota for the night.  Today's State Count: 2 South Dakota, Minnesota Total Trip State Count: 7 Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyomin...
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On the Hunt For Dinosaurs Once Again! Day 9

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  We started this morning in Casper, Wyoming. Our first stop was the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College.  It was a pretty good sized museum and a great stop for our crew. Next time, hopefully we will be able to get a tour of the Rex Annex.  Then, we drove from Casper to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Of course, our first stop was the Black Hills Institute. Even though we have been there multiple times, it is always a favorite. We took a break from dinosaurs to visit Mount Rushmore again. Liv had never been there, so we felt it was a necessary stop. You can't go to the Black Hills and not see Mt. Rushmore!  Then, we decided to check out the Dinosaur Park in Rapid City. It has some giant dinosaurs from 1936! It has an amazing overlook/view of the city too! The views in South Dakota from the road were also pretty. Liv flies home first thing in the morning, but the rest of us still have 2 more days of adventure to come! You can see more of our photos by clicking ...
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