North America travel Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/north-america-travel/ Taking the road less traveled Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:39:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Exploring SE Montana history: State parks & national monuments https://rachelsruminations.com/southeastern-montana/ https://rachelsruminations.com/southeastern-montana/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:21:03 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85790 Four destinations that illustrate the fascinating history of southeastern Montana from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/southeastern-montana/feed/ 0 A Princess Cruise review https://rachelsruminations.com/princess-cruise-review/ https://rachelsruminations.com/princess-cruise-review/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:02:48 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84650 A comprehensive review of a Princess Cruise on the Island Princess: the good and bad of my experience with the cabin, the food, the service, activities, entertainment, etc.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/princess-cruise-review/feed/ 8 The best pizza in New Haven? The definitive answer! https://rachelsruminations.com/best-pizza-in-new-haven-ct/ https://rachelsruminations.com/best-pizza-in-new-haven-ct/#comments Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:39:47 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84537 A quasi-scientific taste test answers the Great New Haven Pizza Debate question once and for all: what is the best pizza in New Haven?

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/best-pizza-in-new-haven-ct/feed/ 4 A walk in Vermilionville Historic Village in Lafayette, LA https://rachelsruminations.com/vermilionville-historic-village-lafayette-louisiana/ https://rachelsruminations.com/vermilionville-historic-village-lafayette-louisiana/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:38:52 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84558 Visitors to Lafayette shouldn’t miss Vermilionville Historic Village, a living history museum about the people of Louisiana.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/how-to-choose-a-destination/feed/ 37 Mount Rushmore National Memorial: A complete guide https://rachelsruminations.com/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-guide/ https://rachelsruminations.com/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-guide/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:06:17 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=82151 Before you visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, read this complete guide with everything you need to know to have the best time there!

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-guide/feed/ 0 New York City on a Budget: Free or cheap things to do https://rachelsruminations.com/new-york-city-on-a-budget/ https://rachelsruminations.com/new-york-city-on-a-budget/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:55:00 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=3336 There are plenty of free or cheap things to do in New York City. Here are some tips for seeing New York City on a budget.

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