 6 STATES
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ARIZONA[AZ] The Grand Canyon State |
State Capital is Phoenix. Admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912 as the 48th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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| Grand Canyon National Park (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
| Petrified Forest National Park | |
| Saguaro National Park | |
| Agua Fria National Monument | |
| Canyon de Chelly National Monument | |
| Casa Grande Ruins National Monument | |
| Chiricahua National Monument | |
| Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | |
| Hohokam Pima National Monument | |
| Ironwood Forest National Monument | |
| Montezuma Castle National Monument | |
| Navajo National Monument | |
| Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument | |
| Pipe Spring National Monument | |
| Sonoran Desert National Monument | |
| Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument | |
| Tonto National Monument | |
| Tuzigoot National Monument | |
| Vermilion Cliffs National Monument | |
| Walnut Canyon National Monument | |
| Wupatki National Monument | |
| Coronado National Memorial | |
| Red Rock Scenic Byway [All American Road] | |
| Quartzite RV & Gem Show | |
| Antelope Canyon | |
| Navajo Bridge | |
| CAVE TOUR - Kartchner Caverns | |
| MUST TASTE - Pork Chimichangas | |
| Border Crossings - ❌AZ2UT - ❌AZ2CO - ❌AZ2NM - ❌AZ2CA - ❌AZ2NV | |
| LOCATE a geocache | |
| OVERNIGHT in a State Park
and the 7 National Forests -
❌Apache
National Forest ❌Coconino
National Forest ❌Coronado
National Forest ❌Kaibab
National Forest ❌Prescott
National Forest ❌Sitgreaves
National Forest ❌Tonto
National Forest |
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| VENTURE OUT on a hike or a bike | |
| ENJOY a nighttime campfire | |
| DINE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
| INTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
| TAKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise |
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ARKANSAS[AR] The Natural State | State Capital is Little Rock. Admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836 as the 25th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Hot Springs National Park (2019) - 
Gulpha Gorge
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Arkansas Post National Memorial (2019) |
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Buffalo National River (2019) -
Buffalo Point
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CAVE TOUR - Blanchard Springs Caverns |
| CAVE TOUR - War Eagle Cavern | |
| CAVE TOUR - Onyx Cave | |
| CAVE TOUR - Cosmic Cavern | |
| MUST TASTE - Southern Fried Catfish | |
| MUST TASTE - Fried Pickles | |
| Border Crossings - ✅AR2MO-✅AR2TN-❌AR2MS-✅AR2LA-❌AR2TX-✅AR2OK | |
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LOCATE a geocache - GC4N21Z |
OVERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Petit Jean
❌Ouachita
National Forest ❌Ozark
National Forest ❌St. Francis
National Forest |
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VENTURE OUT on a hike or a bike |
| ENJOY a nighttime campfire | |
| DINE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
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INTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| TAKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise |
[SR] = 25% per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2020. SUN-THURS only!
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LOUISIANA[LA] The Bayou State |
State Capital is Baton Rouge. Admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Poverty Point Natl Monument (2019) (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) |
| Creole Nature Trail [All American Road] | |
| New Orleans' French Quarter & Bourbon Street | |
| Ride on a 1923 Historic St. Charles Line Streetcar in New Orleans | |
| MUST TASTE - Crawfish Étouffée at Mother's Restaurant in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Fergi's Po'boy Sandwich at Mother's Restaurant in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Seafood Gumbo from Coop’s Place in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Rabbit & Sausage Jambalaya from Coop’s Place in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Muffaletta Sandwich at the Cochon Butcher in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Beignets from Café Beignet and Café Du Monde in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Bananas Foster French Toast at Stanley of New Orleans | |
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Border Crossings - ✅LA2AR - ✅LA2MS - ✅LA2TX |
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LOCATE a geocache - GC25HTM |
OVERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Poverty Point Reservoir
Fontainebleau
Chicot
South Toledo Bend
and the National Forest - ❌Kisatchie
National Forest |
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VENTURE OUT on a hike or a bike |
| ENJOY a nighttime campfire | |
| DINE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
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INTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| TAKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise |
[SR] = 50% off per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2021 - use Promo Code "62PLUS"
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NEW MEXICO[NM] Land of Enchantment |
State Capital is Santa Fe. Admitted to the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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| Carlsbad Caverns National Park (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
| White Sands National Park | |
| Aztec Ruins National Monument | |
| Bandelier National Monument | |
| Capulin Volcano National Monument | |
| El Malpais National Monument | |
| El Morro National Monument | |
| Fort Union National Monument | |
| Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | |
| Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument | |
| Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument | |
| Petroglyph National Monument | |
| Prehistoric Trackways National Monument | |
| Río Grande del Norte National Monument | |
| Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument | |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
| Taos Pueblo (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
| Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (Mid October) | |
| Drive across the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway | |
| MUST TASTE - Piñon Coffee | |
| MUST TASTE - Green Chile Lemonade | |
| MUST TASTE - Frito Pie | |
| MUST TASTE - Green Chili Cheeseburger | |
| Border Crossings - ❌NM2CO - ❌NM2OK - ❌NM2TX - ❌NM2AZ - ❌NM2UT | |
| LOCATE a geocache | |
| OVERNIGHT in a State Park and the 6 National Forests -
❌Carson
National Forest ❌Cibola
National Forest ❌Gila
National Forest ❌Kiowa
National Grassland ❌Lincoln
National Forest ❌Santa Fe
National Forest |
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| VENTURE OUT on a hike or a bike | |
| ENJOY a nighttime campfire | |
| DINE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
| INTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
| TAKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise |
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OKLAHOMA[OK] The Sooner State |
State Capital is Oklahoma City. Admitted to the Union on November 16, 1907 as the 46th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Oklahoma City National Memorial (2021) |
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area (2021) -
Buckhorn
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CAVE TOUR - Alabaster Caverns |
| MUST TASTE - Steak | |
| MUST TASTE - Crispy Cornmeal Okra | |
| MUST TASTE - Chicken Fried Steak | |
| Border Crossings - ✅OK2KS-❌OK2MO-✅OK2AR-✅OK2TX-❌OK2NM-❌OK2CO | |
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LOCATE a geocache - GC1B983 |
| OVERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Lake Murray
Lake Thunderbird
❌Black Kettle
National Grassland ❌Ouachita
National Forest ❌Rita Blanca
National Grassland |
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VENTURE OUT on a hike or a bike |
| ENJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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DINE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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INTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| TAKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise |
[SR] = $2 per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2020
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TEXAS[TX] The Lone Star State |
State Capital is Austin. Admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845 as the 28th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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| Big Bend National Park | |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | |
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Padre Island National Seashore (2020) -
Bird Island Basin
Malaquite
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| Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument | |
| Military Working Dog Teams National Monument | |
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Waco Mammoth National Monument (2021) |
| Chamizal National Memorial | |
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San Antonio Missions (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) |
| The Alamo | |
| Visit the Magnolia District in Waco, TX | |
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CAVE TOUR - Natural Bridge Caverns |
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CAVE TOUR - Cave Without A Name |
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CAVE TOUR - Inner Space Cavern |
| CAVE TOUR - Longhorn Cavern | |
| CAVE TOUR - Caverns of Sonora | |
| MUST TASTE - Big Red - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
| MUST TASTE - Big Blue - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
| MUST TASTE - Beef Brisket | |
| MUST TASTE - Texas Chili | |
| Border Crossings - ✅TX2OK - ❌TX2AR - ✅TX2LA - ❌TX2NM | |
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LOCATE a geocache - GC7F4EH |
| OVERNIGHT in a State Park -
Brazos Bend
McKinney Falls
Lake Arrowhead
Palo Duro Canyon
and the 9 National Forests - ❌Angelina
National Forest ❌Black Kettle
National Grassland ❌Caddo
National Grassland ❌Davy Crockett
National Forest ❌Lyndon B Johnson
National Grassland ❌McClellan Creek
National Grassland ❌Rita Blanca
National Grassland ❌Sabine
National Forest ❌Sam Houston
National Forest |
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VENTURE OUT on a hike or a bike |
| ENJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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DINE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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INTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| TAKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise |
