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Bearizona Wildlife Park
Bearizona is a popular family-friendly stop approximately 30 miles west of Flagstaff and located on historic Route 66 in Williams, Arizona.
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Looking Forward to More Adventures
Looking Forward to More Adventures
Celebrating Seven Years of LadyBugBlog!
Flagstaff area, AZ | Winter 2022 | Photo credit: Krista Ames-Cook
It’s been a while since I’ve published an official post and today is a special day in this blog’s history. Seven years ago, May 5, 2010, was the launch of LadyBugBlog and I’ve shared many adventures with all of you so far. My original focus for this blog was to share our travels to theme…
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Desert Oasis in the Middle of Nowhere
Desert Oasis in the Middle of Nowhere
Dateland, Arizona | Interstate 8 at Milepost 67
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Located about halfway between Yuma and Gila Bend on Interstate 8 in the Arizona desert, the small town of Dateland has been a welcome site to weary travelers for three generations and counting. Established in the early 1920s as a water stop along the railroad lines, Dateland is in Yuma County at an elevation of 436 feet. For…
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Sleep in a Teepee on Route 66!
Sleep in a Teepee on Route 66 in California! #route66 #cahr66a #historicroute66 #wigwammotel
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Historic Route 66 – California
After a long day of exploring California’s historic Route 66, the cone shaped lodgings rising from the palm tree surrounded property are a welcome sight. Whether your travels on the Mother Road mean you are heading east or west, a stop in Rialto, California is a must. Since 1949, the Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino County offers…
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6 Tips & Top 6 Picks for an Adventure on Route 66
6 Tips & Top 6 Picks for an Adventure on Route 66
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#Adventure#Disney#Disney California Adventure#Disneyland#Explore#Road Trip#Route 66#Summer#Summer Fun
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Exploring Arizona's Roadside Icons
Exploring Arizona’s Roadside Icons
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A Visit to LEGOLAND Miniland USA - Summer 2020
A Visit to LEGOLAND Miniland USA during California's Shutdown - Summer 2020
During California’s Shutdown August 22, 2020 – Photo credit: Krista
It’s nearly the end of summer 2020, and California’s theme parks remain closed due to the state’s shutdown related to the COVID-19 pandemic. LEGOLAND Park in California, like all the state’s theme parks, is temporarily closed. However, Miniland U.S.A. and The Big Shop opened on August 13th. Want to visit LEGOLAND’s…
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Closer Look: Adventureland
Closer Look: Lands of Disneyland - A multi-part blog series about the many lands of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Next stop is Adventureland.
Lands of Disneyland Photo credit: Krista Ames-Cook
At the end of Main Street, the lands of Disneyland extend from the hub. Starting from the left, heading slightly southwest, Adventurelandwelcomes you to a tropical paradise full of lush landscapes and exotic flavors. Step under the Adventureland sign and take in the sights and sounds of tiki gods, singing birds, and enchanted adventures.…
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Closer Look: Main Street, U.S.A.
Closer Look: Lands of Disneyland - A multi-part blog series about the many lands of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. First stop is Main Street, U.S.A.
Lands of Disneyland Photo credit: Krista Ames-Cook
Enter Disneyland’s main gate and step through one of the tunnels under the train station. Glance up and read the famous plaque that encourages you to “leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” Step onto Main Street and take in the sights and sounds of Disneyland’s opening act. Let’s take a closer look at one of…
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Closer Look: Disney Character Autographs
Magical Memories Courtesy: Disney
Collecting Disney character autographs is a favorite activity for kids of all ages when visiting a Disney park or going on a Disney cruise. The character meet and greets are great for capturing special photos and an obvious place to get autographs. Typically, guests collect the autographs in little books. Some of these are purchased in the Disney theme park…
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Social Distancing Easter Ideas
Easter Ideas while practicing social distancing (April 2020)
Easter – April 12, 2020
Easter is on April 12th this year. If the current shelter-at-home situation holds, families will not be having the traditional large gatherings to celebrate Easter 2020. Looking for some ways to celebrate while staying home? Check out these social distancing Easter ideas.
Some of these Easter ideas may have been created originally for larger groups. However, each can…
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How to Have a Virtual Spring Break
How to Have a Virtual Spring Break - Shelter-at-Home Staycation Ideas
Shelter-at-Home Staycation Ideas Spring Break 2020 | Shelter-at-Home Staycation Ideas
Spring Break 2020 is here. Time off to rest and relax. Time to have some adventures! However, much of the United States is under shelter-at-home provisions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Looking for some staycation ideas? Here are some ideas for how to have a virtual spring break to make the…
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How to Celebrate a Golden Birthday
How to Celebrate a Golden Birthday
Golden Birthday Party Ideas
Have you heard of a Golden Birthday? Not to be confused with an individual’s 50th birthday, a Golden Birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime event that happens when you turn the age that matches your birthdate. Depending on what date you were born, you only have until the age of 31 to celebrate this special birthday.
An American midwestern author, Joan Bramsch, is…
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Knott's Peanuts Celebration
THere's still time to visit the Knott's Peanuts Celebration in 2020!
More to Explore in 2020!
The Knott’s Peanuts Celebration has returned to Buena Park, California and there is more to explore in 2020! This annual event has quickly become a fan favorite for guests visiting Knott’s Berry Farm. From specialty food offerings to toe-tapping entertainment, there is plenty to see and do for everyone. However, this is a limited time event that runs on weekends from…
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Warner Brothers Studio Tour
Visit Warner Brothers Studio Tour in Hollywood to see where movies and television shows are made. Explore the archives, the studio lot, and more. #kristasladybugadventures #ladybugblog #warnerbrothersstudiotour
Hollywood is Made Here
If you’ve watched any of the Harry Potter movies, the LEGO movies – or popular TV shows like The Big Bang Theory or Friends – then you have seen the movie making magic brought to you from the Warner Brothers Studios. As its tagline says, on the Warner Brothers Studio Tour you can experience “Hollywood Made Here”.
Located in Burbank, California, the tours offered at…
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Meteor Crater
Meteor Crater - A great Route 66 side trip in Northern Arizona. #preserve66
Arizona Route 66 Side Trip to Meteor Crater
Fifty thousand years ago, a giant fireball streaked across the North American sky and crash landed into the desert that is now northern Arizona. Over fifty years ago, NASA used this same spot as one of its lunar training sites. What is this place? If you guessed Barringer’s Crater, more commonly known as Meteor Crater, you are correct!
Meteor…
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Calico Ghost Town
Calico Ghost Town - A great side trip off California's Route 66 in San Bernardino County.
California Route 66 Side Trip
Calico Ghost Town, located in San Bernardino County, is a great Route 66 side trip. A visit to Calico is also a fun day trip if you are already in southern California. Originally established in 1881, Calico is an old West mining town that has been around since the largest silver strike in California. Heading east on I-40 (Route 66), Calico is approximately 4…
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