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315th Street, Iowa

Buddy Holly Memorial
October 09, 2015 by Piper VanOrd

We're blazin' a trail across the US! Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. By the time we crossed the border into Iowa we were in dire need of a good breakfast and a break from non-stop driving.

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October 09, 2015 /Piper VanOrd
Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, Road trip
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It's finally here!

Allegheny Outfitters
October 08, 2015 by Piper VanOrd

Backpacks - check. Sleeping pads, bags, tents - check. Check. Check. We're all packed up and ready to go. Two pre-teens, one teenager, two "adults" and thirty-one days on the road traveling the US. Our plan is to explore, at very least, 10 National Parks. Keeping in mind wildfires and weather this time of year, our itinerary is flexible. We've mapped out adventures in 24 different Parks for the "just in case" scenario. (Which, I'll tell you, has made us fall in love with each and every one of them!) For the most part, as long as we're heading in the direction to soak up some adventure in the great outdoors, we're pretty happy.

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October 08, 2015 /Piper VanOrd
National Park road trip, road trip with kids
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Cole and his Uncle Joe

Allegheny Outfitters
June 17, 2014 by Piper VanOrd

Meet Cole and his Uncle Joe. They walked through the door at Allegheny Outfitters (canoe and kayak) rental facility last Friday and asked if we offered vehicle shuttles for folks that have their own boats. At first we thought they were looking for a quick day trip on the Allegheny River, but then little Cole started telling us about their adventure...

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June 17, 2014 /Piper VanOrd
river stories, allegheny outfitters
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Three-day adventure on the Colorado River

September 23, 2013 by Piper VanOrd

Eight women from Pennsylvania, two guides, three teenagers, wild headwinds, wicked outflow from Hoover Dam, and a whole lot of exploring!

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September 23, 2013 /Piper VanOrd
colorado river, black canyon, desert adventures
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