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Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri became the 60th national park in 2018. The park encompasses the 630-foot arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse where the pivotal Dred Scott case was heard in 1847.

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Angels Camp: Mark Twain and the Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County

While Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" may have put Angels Camp on the map, this city in Sierra gold country is a great place to explore. For more information on California history, visit the Angels Camp Museum and Visitor Center.

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Driving CA Route 108: The Sonora Pass

In this short, the Cranky Camper shares a drive along one of America's steepest- and scenic- drivable mountain passes. The Sonora Pass, a winding stretch of California 108 offers beautiful views and is a gateway to adventure.

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Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners in Prague

With visits to Stromovka and outings with the bunny, the Cranky Camper family enjoys a slower pace while in Prague, making core memories along the way.

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The Vltava

On a clear summer evening in Prague, the Cranky Camper family pedal boats along the Vltava River, floating under historic bridges and creating family memories.