Western Adventure

We're about to head out on our 'Western Adventure,' combining a Road Trip with some sightseeing and extended stays in towns that interest us. For anyone who wants to follow our travels, a map of our key stops is below:


1. April 17-20: Starting in Chicago, driving to Durango, CO (via Omaha, NE and Colorado Springs, CO)
2. April 20- May 13: stay in Durango, CO
3. May 13-17: driving to Boise, ID (via Moab and Park City, UT)
4. May 16- June 11: stay in Boise, ID
5. June 11-20: driving back home to Chicago, with stops at Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (and Jackson Hole, WY), Mount Rushmore, and The Badlands in South Dakota

We're often asked how we decided upon Durango and Boise for extended stays... we both were looking for some interesting scenery and to 'live' in places where the residents love their towns. In talking with friends and researching the best places in the US to live, Colorado and Boise kept coming up, so we decided to give them a try!