gift shops – The Cranky Camper

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Idyllwild, California

September 6, 2024December 12, 2025 thecrankycamper

Tucked into the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, California is an idyllic retreat from the desert below. With miles of nearby hiking trails, dining, shopping, and the arts, this town offers something for everyone- including a chance to meet Mayor Max and his deputies.

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Spokane, Washington

September 12, 2023November 10, 2025 thecrankycamper

In the fifth and final post of the 2023 Summer Road Trip Series, the Cranky Camper family visits Spokane, Washington. This post covers the Spokane Riverfront Park, a Spokane Indians game at Avista Stadium, and some effects of an active 2023 wildfire season.

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A Day in St. Robert, Missouri

October 26, 2022April 11, 2024 thecrankycamper

While visiting Fort Leonard Wood, a military base in Missouri, the family visits attractions in the surrounding town of St. Robert, including the quirky 'town' of Uranus, Missouri.