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Lindsay and Ryan | Midwest Family Travel & RV Life

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🌎 Helping Midwest families travel locally
✨ Realistic trips that feel bucket list-worthy
🚐 Traveling part time in an RV
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Hi, we’re Lindsay & Ryan — and this is how it all started. 🤍

From how we met to how we started documenting our travels together, this little corner of the internet is growing into something really special. What started as “let’s take a trip” turned into building a life (and memories) we don’t ever want to forget. 🥹

We’re so glad you’re here. Follow along for family travel, RV life, National Park itineraries and everything in between. ✈️✨

And if you’re new here, tell us who you are and where you’re from in the comments! ✍️ by @throughourlinds

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Imagine flying all the way to Maui and never seeing this view. 🌺🌊

If you’re planning a trip to Maui, don’t skip the ʻOhai Trail — one of the most underrated coastal hikes on the island.

🌊 Why it’s so special:
This 1.2-mile coastal loop hugs the rugged cliffs of West Maui with nonstop ocean views, crashing waves, lava rock landscapes, and seasonal wildflowers. On a clear day, you can even see Molokaʻi across the water.

🥾 Trail details:
• ~1.2 mile loop
• Mostly flat + beginner friendly
• Great with kids 👶
• Windy + exposed (bring water + hold onto hats 😅)
• Unreal sunset potential 🌅

🚗 How to get there:
Located on the northwest side of Maui past Kapalua, right off Honoapiʻilani Highway. Type “ʻOhai Trail” into Google Maps and you’ll find a small roadside parking area. It’s about 45–60 minutes from Lahaina depending on traffic. Go early morning or around sunset for the best lighting (and fewer crowds).

✨ Why we loved it:
You get dramatic, postcard-worthy views without a grueling climb. Short hike. Huge payoff. The kind of stop most people drive right past — and regret later.

If Maui is on your bucket list, save this for your itinerary. 🌎

And follow along for more underrated hikes, family-friendly adventures, and travel gems you won’t find in basic tourist guides. by @throughourlinds

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🎃 SAVE these tips for the perfect fall trip to Salem.🍂

⛴️ Getting there: Consider taking the ferry from Boston (about 1 hour) for a scenic ride, or hop on the MBTA commuter rail (around 30 minutes) if you’re looking for the faster, more budget-friendly option. Better yet, try one each way! Both drop you within walking distance of Essex Street, where many of Salem’s top attractions, shops, and restaurants are located, so you really don’t need a car.

👟 Wear comfortable shoes. Salem is best experienced on foot, so plan to spend plenty of time walking through the historic streets.

🎟️ Book your tour early. The historical Salem Witch Trials tours are incredibly popular in the fall. I’ve taken the Bewitched Historical Tour four different times, and it’s still one of my favorite experiences in Salem.

🍁 Visit on a weekday if you can. September or early October offers all the fall charm with fewer crowds than peak Halloween season.

❤️ Be respectful. Salem is a real community where people live and work year-round. Supporting local businesses and being mindful of residents helps keep the city special for everyone.

📩 Send this to the person you’re planning to visit Salem with this fall! 🎃🍁

✨ Follow along for more Midwest destinations, bucket list adventures, and part-time RV life with a baby.

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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We can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this national park. 😍🏞️

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado is home to some of the most dramatic canyon views in the country, and it deserves SO much more attention!

Here’s what to know before you go:

🏞️ South Rim: Start here for incredible canyon overlooks, many just a short walk from the parking areas.

🥾 Rim Rock Nature Trail: An easy 1-mile round-trip trail with beautiful views along the canyon rim.

📸 Painted Wall View: See Colorado’s tallest cliff, towering 2,250 feet above the Gunnison River!

🚐 Make it a road trip: Pair this park with Ouray, Telluride, or the Million Dollar Highway for an unforgettable Colorado adventure.

📌 Save this for your next Colorado road trip!

📩 Send this to someone you want to explore Colorado with!

🌎 Follow along for more Midwest adventures, bucket list destinations, and part-time RV life with a baby.

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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Did we just find the best place to sit in all of Colorado?

📍 Ouray, Colorado — the little mountain town known as the Switzerland of America.

🥾 The Ouray Perimeter Trail is about 5.8 miles, with roughly 1,600–1,800 feet of elevation gain. It’s rated moderate to challenging, but you can hike shorter sections if you’re just looking for the views!

🌄 Along the way, you’ll find waterfalls, dramatic canyon views, and this bench that might just be worth the stop all on its own.

💾 Save this for your Colorado bucket list!

📩 Send this to someone you’d love to sit here with.

🌎 Follow along for more Midwest adventures, bucket list destinations, and part-time RV life with a baby.

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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3 Western Kansas spots that will make you see the state differently. 🤯

🏜️ Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park — Towering chalk formations and rugged badlands that look like they belong out West.

🪨 Monument Rocks — Massive chalk formations rising from the prairie, creating one of Kansas’s most unique landscapes.

🌊 Lake Scott State Park — A peaceful lake surrounded by rugged bluffs, beautiful scenery, and rich history.

📩 Send this to someone you want to visit these hidden gems with.

📌 Save this for your next Kansas road trip.

🫶🏼 Follow along for more Midwest adventures, bucket list destinations, and part-time RV life with a baby. by @throughourlinds

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If you’ve ever driven across Nebraska, this stop deserves a spot on your itinerary! 🚂👀

Golden Spike Tower in North Platte gives you a bird’s-eye view of Bailey Yard, the largest railroad classification yard in the world. You can watch trains being sorted and moved across the massive rail yard, and honestly, the scale of it is hard to wrap your head around until you see it for yourself!

📍 North Platte, Nebraska
🚂 Indoor observation decks with views from 8 and 15 stories up
⏱️ Plan for about an hour to visit
🗺️ A great stop to break up a Nebraska road trip!

Save this for your next Midwest road trip. 📌

Send this to someone you want to visit Golden Spike Tower with! 🚂

Follow along for more Midwest adventures, bucket list destinations, and part-time RV life with a baby. 🚐

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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October in Salem just hits different. 🧙🏻‍♀️🍂

If you’re planning a fall trip to Salem, here are a few ways to make it extra special:

⛴️ Take the ferry from Boston for a scenic ride into Salem instead of driving and dealing with parking.

🕯️ Book a historical Salem Witch Trials tour to learn the real stories behind one of the most fascinating (and haunting) chapters in American history.

🍁 Visit on a weekday if you can! October weekends get incredibly busy, so going Monday–Thursday can make exploring downtown, browsing the shops, and enjoying the fall atmosphere much more enjoyable.

📍 And if October is your only option, book tours ahead of time and arrive early to make the most of your day!

Salem is one of those places that feels especially magical in the fall, and there’s so much more to it than Halloween decorations. 🍂

Save this for your New England fall bucket list, and send it to someone you want to visit Salem in October with! 👇🏻

Follow along for more bucket list destinations, Midwest adventures, and part-time RV life with a baby. ✨

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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Tell me this doesn’t look like an entirely different planet. 🏜️😍

Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, with massive golden dunes set against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. And there’s so much more to experience here than a quick photo stop!

A few things we recommend before you go:

🏜️ Stop at the visitor center first. Learn about the dunes, check current conditions, and get tips for your visit.

🥾 Hike into the dunes. We made it to High Dune, and the views over the dunefield were worth the workout!

🏕️ Stay at Piñon Flats Campground. It would be easy to drive in, take a few pictures, and leave, but camping here gives you more time to explore and really experience the park.

👶🏻 Visiting with a little one? We brought our one-year-old! Just plan around the heat because the sand can get dangerously hot.

📍 Save this for your Colorado bucket list!

✨ Follow along for more bucket list destinations, Midwest adventures, and part-time RV life with a baby.

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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This town feels like Colorado’s best-kept fall postcard. 🍂🏔️

Tucked into the Elk Mountains in southwestern Colorado, 📍Crested Butte is surrounded by mountain peaks, golden aspen groves, and some of the prettiest fall scenery we’ve seen. When the aspens turn gold and the mountains start getting their first dusting of snow, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with this place.

A few of our favorites:
☕ Camp 4 Coffee for your morning caffeine
🍕 Secret Stash for pizza worth talking about
🥯 Butte Bagels for an easy breakfast
🚐 Crested Butte RV Resort for a great home base to explore the area

Crested Butte has that mountain-town charm that makes you want to stay a little longer. 🍁

Send this to someone you want to visit this small Colorado town with!

Follow along for more bucket list destinations, Midwest adventures, and part-time RV life with a baby.

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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Wait until you see where this little lake is hiding. 👀🏔️

This is Priest Lake, tucked into the San Juan Mountains south of Telluride, near Trout Lake! 💚

It’s a small, beautiful lake with a limited parking area and a campground right nearby. 🌲

📌 Save this for your next Colorado road trip!

✨ Follow along for more bucket list destinations, Midwest adventures, and part-time RV life with a baby.

Hi 👋🏻 we’re Lindsay & Ryan (& don’t forget the baby!) - a part-time travel family sharing our adventures around the U.S. We are committed to showing you exactly where we go, how we plan it, and how we make it work with a little one — because we truly believe you don’t have to wait for a “perfect” season of life to explore. by @throughourlinds

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