Visit Alaska: Reindeer Farm

While in Alaska, we only had one thing on the itinerary (a glacier cruise), and we just went on random explorations on all the other days.

One day we found ourselves close to Palmer, so we went to the Reindeer Farm, where they not only raise reindeer, but also other rescued and adopted animals.

You go on a self-guided tour where there are educational encounters along the way, during which time you can feed some of the animals (moose, reindeer, bison, yaks, alpacas, and highland cattle).

I sure learned a lot about the animals, and feeding them was quite the experience.

On the farm you'll also find a reptile house, a play area for kids, lots of photo ops, and a fun "Who's Your Reindeer" game that my kids could not stop playing!

It was so fun getting up close to the animals, especially ones we rarely see, and feeding them.

It was a great, impromptu stop!

Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg Loop

Palmer, AK 99645

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Visit Indiana: Holly's Restaurant & Pub

We stopped by the family-friendly eatery Holly's Restaurant & Pub in Indiana while driving from Michigan to Chicago.

Most of the family ordered some great looking sandwiches and burgers.

Chicago Grill

The Chicago Grill consisted of thinly-sliced roast beef, sour cream, tomato, and green onions.  

Bacon & Cheeseburger

The McKenzie Burger

The McKenzie Burger was topped with BBQ sauce, Swiss, bacon, and onion straws.  

The Holly's Combo

I shared The Holly's Combo with one of my kids - mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, loaded potato skins, and onion rings.

It was a lot of yummy food perfect for sharing.

Service was great at Holly's - it was an ideal spot for a road trip lunch!

Holly's Restaurant & Pub
3705 Franklin St

Michigan City, IN 46360

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Top 10: Pacific Northwest Road Trip Eats

Our family's road trip through the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Montana) allowed us to experience a lot of great eats popular in the region,

Here are my top 10 favorite eats from my Pacific Northwest Road Trip.

1. Potsticker Meltz from Meltz (Coeur D'Alene, ID)

2. Portobello Fries from the Dam Bar & Grill (Spokane, WA)

3. Onion Rings from The Onion Bar & Grill (Spokane, WA)

4. Beer Battered Halibut Fish N' Chips from Dockside Restaurant (Coeur D'Alene, ID)

5. Chicken & Waffle from Frank's Diner (Spokane, WA)

6. Stuffed Hash Browns from Corner Cafe (Post Falls, ID)

7. Stuck in a Rut Ice Cream from The Cove Ice Cream (Polson, MT)

8. Black Bean Soup from East Shore Smoke House (Polson, MT)

9. "I Want You So Bad" Marionberry Pie from Duke's Chowder House (Seattle, WA)

10. The Roast from The Cove Deli & Pizza (Polson, MT)

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Visit Washington: Zip's Drive-in

Halfway through the drive from Post Falls, Idaho to Seattle, Washington, we stopped at Zip's Drive-in in Ritzville, Washington to grab some lunch.

Kids Corn Dog

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

I had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which was good and just what I needed to fill me up for the rest of the drive back to Seattle.

Little Zipper Fun Meals come with a choice of Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Popcorn Chicken, or Corn Dog, along with Fries, Drink, and a Prize (Lollipop).

I figured the Corn Dog would be easiest for my kids to eat on the road in the car, and they all loved the huge star-shaped Lollipop.

Zip's Drive-In was a convenient stop offering quick, casual eats for our road trip!



Zip's Drive-in
1503 S Smitty's Blvd
Ritzville, WA
509-659-1710

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