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Mid/Western Natl Park Tour for Honeymoon 2008

A trip from June 15, 2008 to June 28, 2008, travelling to Austin, Wichita, Estes Park, Rapid City …
Matt has NEVER been to a Natl park. So, before our big … More  
Matt has NEVER been to a Natl park. So, before our big trip to Ireland next year we thought we'd take a tour of a few of my fave Natl parks. If we make it to Mt. Rushmore it'll be the only "big" place I've never been. We are packing quite a bit into two weeks but there is so much I want to show him!
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06/15/2008 to 06/28/2008
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Unscheduled - Austin

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Austin, TX 78748
USA
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From Austin, TX 78748\nThe Castle Inn Riverside\nDistance: 560 miles Approximate Travel Time: 8 hours, 39 minutes\nStart at 608 KINGFISHER CREEK DR, AUSTIN going toward WATCHFUL FOX DR - go 0.2 mi\n2 Turn Right on WATCHFUL FOX DR - go 0.3 mi\n3 Turn Left on N PLATT RIVER DR - go 0.3 mi\n4 Turn Left on BILBROOK PL - go 1 mi\n5 Turn Right on W SLAUGHTER LN - go 2.1 mi\n6 Turn Left on S I-35 - go 0.4 mi\n7 Take Left ramp onto I-35 N - go 144.3 mi\n8 Take the FT WORTH Left exit onto I-35W N - go 86.2 mi\n9 Merge onto I-35 N - go 163.1 mi\n10 Take the WICHITA/FT. SMITH exit onto I-35 N (Portions toll) - go 151.5 mi\n11 Take exit #42/WICHITA/SALINA onto I-135 N (Portions toll) - go 6 mi\n12 Take exit #5B/KELLOGG AVE onto US-54 W toward KELLOGG AVE - go 1.5 mi\n13 Take the CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT exit - go 0.2 mi\n14 Continue on E KELLOGG ST - go 0.2 mi\n15 Turn Right on S MAIN ST - go 0.1 mi\n16 Turn Left on W LEWIS ST - go 0.3 mi\n17 Turn Right on S MCLEAN BLVD - go 1 mi\n18 Turn Right on N SENECA ST - go 0.2 mi\n19 Turn Left on W MUSEUM BLVD - go 0.1 mi\n20 Continue on N STACKMAN DR - go 0.1 mi\n21 Turn Left on W PINE ST - go 0.1 mi\n22 Turn Right on N LITCHFIELD ST - go 0.5 mi\n23 Bear Left on W RIVER BLVD - go 0.1 mi\n24 Arrive at 1155 N RIVER BLVD, WICHITA, on the Left\nWhen using any driving directions or map, it's a good idea to do a reality check and make sure the road still exists, watch out for construction, and follow all traffic safety precautions. This is only to be used as an aid in planning.
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Austin, TX 78748
USA
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1227 miles Approximate Travel Time: 17 hours, 45 minutes
Start on CENTER RD (at APACHE ST
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Unscheduled - Wichita

Average Rating (13):
     
Be pampered in this historic landmark that offers fourteen luxurious suites and bedrooms complete with beautiful …
Hotel
1155 N River Blvd
Wichita, KS 67203
United States
316-263-9300
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The Castle Inn Riverside\nArriving at: 2 1000 Highway 36,Estes Park, CO 80517\nDistance: 584 miles Approximate Travel Time: 8 hours, 51 minutes
1 Start at 1155 N RIVER BLVD, WICHITA going toward W 11TH ST N - go 0.3 mi
2 Bear Right on W 13TH ST N - go 1.1 mi
3 Bear Left on E 13TH ST N - go 1.1 mi
4 Take ramp onto I-135 N - go 87.8 mi
5 Continue on US-81 N - go 0.3 mi
6 Take exit #95B/HAYS onto I-70 W - go 411.4 mi
7 Take exit #289/COLO SPGS/FT COLLINS - go 0.3 mi
8 Turn Right on E-470 N - go 0.3 mi
9 Take ramp onto E-470 N (Toll applies) - go 25.1 mi
10 Take exit #47/DENVER/FT COLLINS onto I-25 N toward FT COLLINS - go 15.6 mi
11 Take exit #243/LYONS - go 0.3 mi
12 Turn Left on CO-66 - go 14.4 mi
13 Continue on US-36 - go 1.5 mi
14 Turn Right on W MAIN ST(US-36 W) - go 0.1 mi
15 Continue to follow US-36 W - go 20.3 mi
16 Turn Left on E ELKHORN AVE(US-36) - go 0.4 mi
17 Turn Left on MORAINE AVE(US-36) - go 1.7 mi
18 Bear Right to follow US-36 - go 1.7 mi
19 Arrive at 1000 US-36, ESTES PARK, on the Left
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Wichita, KS, United States
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Unscheduled - Estes Park

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This beautiful and historic park was established by Congress in 1915. Over 265,000 acres make up this park and …
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1000 US-36
Estes Park, CO 80517-8357
United States
970-586-1206
Notes
608 Kingfisher Creek Dr,Austin, TX 78748
Arriving at: 1000 Highway 36,Estes Park, CO 80517
Distance: 1140 miles Approximate Travel Time: 17 hours, 12 minutes
___________________________________Take ramp onto I-35 N - go 144.3 mi
8 Take the FT WORTH exit onto I-35W N - go 86.2 mi
9 Merge onto I-35 N - go 163.1 mi
10 Take the WICHITA/FT. SMITH exit onto I-35 N (Portions toll) - go 151.5 mi
11 Take exit #42/WICHITA/SALINA onto I-135 N (Portions toll) - go 96.3 mi
12 Continue on US-81 N - go 0.3 mi
13 Take exit #95B/HAYS onto I-70 W - go 411.4 mi
14 Take exit #289/COLO SPGS/FT COLLINS - go 0.3 mi
15 Turn on E-470 N - go 0.3 mi
16 Take ramp onto E-470 N (Toll applies) - go 25.1 mi
17 Take exit #47/DENVER/FT COLLINS onto I-25 N toward FT COLLINS - go 15.6 mi
18 Take exit #243/LYONS - go 0.3 mi
19 Turn on CO-66 - go 14.4 mi
20 Continue on US-36 - go 1.5 mi
21 Turn on W MAIN ST(US-36 W) - go 0.1 mi
22 Continue to follow US-36 W - go 20.3 mi
23 Turn on E ELKHORN AVE(US-36) - go 0.4 mi
24 Turn on MORAINE AVE(US-36) - go 1.7 mi
25 Bear to follow US-36 - go 1.7 mi
26 Arrive at 1000 US-36, ESTES PARK, on the
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Estes Park Bed & Breakfast Inn and Vacation Cabin in the heart of the Rocky Mountains! Info@DrippingSprings …More  
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37 Dripping Springs Lane
Estes Park, CO
(970) 586-3406; 1-800-432-7145
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Starting from: 37 Dripping Springs Lane,Estes Park, CO
Arriving at: 2 1000 Highway 36,Estes Park, CO 80517
Distance: 4 miles Approximate Travel Time: 7 minutes
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1 Starting in ESTES PARK, CO on W ELKHORN AVE go toward MORAINE AVE - go 0 mi
2 Turn Right on MORAINE AVE(US-36) - go 1.7 mi
3 Bear Right to follow US-36 - go 1.7 mi
4 Arrive at 1000 US-36, ESTES PARK, on the Left
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Average Rating (14):
     
This inn offers a variety of accommodations with private outdoor hot tub suites or studios, fireside hot tub suites …
Hotel
2801 Fall River Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
United States
970-586-7804
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Unscheduled - Rapid City

Average Rating (36):
     

City
Rapid City, SD, United States
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1 Start at 1000 US-36, ESTES PARK going toward TRAIL RIDGE ROAD-BEAVER MEADOW RD - go 0 mi
2 Continue on TRAIL RIDGE ROAD-BEAVER MEADOW RD(US-36) - go 1.5 mi
3 Continue to follow US-36 - go 1.9 mi
4 Turn on E ELKHORN AVE(US-36) - go 0.4 mi
5 Continue on BIG THOMPSON AVE(US-34) - go 4.1 mi
6 Continue to follow US-34 - go 29.5 mi
7 Take ramp onto I-25 N toward FT COLLINS - go 168.2 mi
8 Take exit #126/LUSK - go 0.2 mi
9 Turn on US-18 - go 88.5 mi
10 Turn on US-18 - go 46 mi
11 Turn on US-18 - go 5 mi
12 Turn on SD HIGHWAY 79(SD-79) - go 0.2 mi
13 Continue to follow SD-79 - go 34.8 mi
14 Continue on US-16T W - go 14.2 mi
15 Continue on ST JOSEPH ST - go 0.4 mi
16 Continue on S SD-79(US-16T) - go 0 mi
17 Continue to follow US-16T - go 2.4 mi
18 Turn on MT RUSHMORE RD(US-16) - go 0 mi
19 Arrive at the center of RAPID CITY, SD
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Average Rating (24):
     
This unique hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the guestrooms have been authentically …
Hotel
The Hotel Alex Johnson
523 6th St
Rapid City, SD 57701
United States
605-342-1210
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Average Rating (48):
     
Recognized the world round, this monumental achievement recognizes the history of the United States through its …
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Rapid City, SD 57751
United States
,
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Unscheduled - Yellowstone Natl Park

Average Rating (87):
     

City
Yellowstone Natl Park, WY, United States
Notes
479 miles Approximate Travel Time: 7 hours, 48 minutes
Start at 523 6TH ST, RAPID CITY going toward MAIN ST - go 0.1 mi
2 Turn on RAPID ST - go 0.2 mi
3 Turn on MT RUSHMORE RD - go 0.1 mi
4 Turn on OMAHA ST(US-16 E) - go 0.2 mi
5 Turn on WEST BLVD(I-190 N) toward I-90 - go 1.3 mi
6 Take exit #1A/GILETTE onto I-90 W - go 208.2 mi
7 Take exit #56B/CASPER onto I-25 S - go 1.3 mi
8 Take exit #299/BUFFALO - go 0.2 mi
9 Turn on US-16 - go 1 mi
10 Turn on US-16 - go 90.2 mi
11 Turn on US-16 - go 38 mi
12 Continue on US-14 - go 52.4 mi
13 Turn on MEADOW LANE AVE - go 0.2 mi
14 Turn on 15TH ST - go 0.1 mi
15 Turn on ALPINE AVE - go 0.6 mi
16 Turn on ASPEN DR - go 0.1 mi
17 Turn on SKYLINE DR - go 0.1 mi
18 Turn on 8TH ST - go 0.1 mi
19 Turn on US-14 - go 76.7 mi
20 Turn on GRAND LOOP RD - go 7.2 mi
21 Arrive at YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
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Old Faithful Visitor Center, Located only 200 yards from Old Faithful Geyser, the Visitor Center is situated between …
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Yellowstone Natl Park, WY, United States
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Unscheduled - Mammoth Hot Springs

Average Rating (34):
     
Historic Colonial-style Wooden Frame Hotel & knotty pine Cabins situated on shore of Lake Yellowstone.
Hotel
Lake Village, 1 Grand Loop Rd
Mammoth Hot Springs, WY 82190
United States
307-344-7901
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Unscheduled - Moran

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The Jackson Lake Lodge is a unique resort located in the heart of the Grand Teton National Park. The property …
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Jackson Lake Lodge
US-89
Moran, WY 83013
United States
1-307-543-2811
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Unscheduled - Jackson

With the impressive peaks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks looming as silent sentinels on the horizon …
Thing to Do
Bridger-Teton National Forest
340 North Cache
P.O. Box 1888
Jackson, WY 83001
United States
307-739-5500
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Unscheduled - Moose

The snowcapped, snaggle-toothed Grand Tetons are America's quintessential mountain range, rearing up with cartoonish …
Thing to Do
Grand Teton
P.O. Drawer 170
Moose, WY 83012
United States
307-739-3300
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Unscheduled - Moab

Average Rating (20):
     
The world's largest concentration of natural stone arches is found at Arches National Park, a 73,000 acre area …
Thing to Do
Moab, UT 84532
United States
435-719-2299
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Unscheduled - Grand Canyon

Average Rating (54):
     
The Grand Canyon draws more than 10 million visitors a year. As one of the seven natural wonders of the world, this …
Thing to Do
Grand Canyon National Park
Apache St & Center Rd
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
United States
+1 520 638 2631
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Unscheduled - Boulder City

Average Rating (9):
     
Hoover Dam was built during the Depression and completed in 1935. Hoover Dam is a multipurpose reclamation project o …
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US-93
Boulder City, NV 89005
United States
+1 702 494 2517
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