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A Day in LeClaire, Iowa

Our last day in Iowa was spent in the town of LeClaire, right on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. We checked out Antique Archaeology from History Channel’s “American Pickers" and spent some time wine-tasting in downtown LeClaire.

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Great Hikes: Be Prepared

In this second of two posts, Great Hikes, the Cranky Camper discusses gear and additional considerations when hiking with a canine companion.

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Friday Fun Wine List: Wines That Taste Like Juice

In this weekend wine list, the Cranky Camper offers recommendations for sweet and juicy wines. The best part: they're all under $10 and refreshing.

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Animal Kingdom and Souvenir Shopping on a Dime

In the fifth and final installment of our Disney World series, we share our experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as some things we learned visiting the park. We also share a few shopping tips we learned for saving money on Disney-themed souvenirs.

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Magic Kingdom vs. Disneyland

The third article in the Disney World 2K17 series compares the family's experiences at Disney World's Magic Kingdom with the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California.