Rawlins KOA, Wyoming


On July 5, 2024, we left the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and traveled to Rawlins, Wyoming, where we checked into the Rawlins KOA. This is where and how we learned there is a difference between a KOA Holiday and a KOA Journey. They should be called a KOA Trip instead of a KOA Journey because it was a trip. This KOA Journey was really low-budget and not very nice. I would have preferred to stay in a Walmart parking lot, but I don’t think Rawlins, Wyoming, has a Walmart. The highlights of the stay were eating at the Aspen House Restaurant and leaving the following day.

From Rawlins, we drove straight home. This marked the end of our summer adventure, covering eight states, 24 nights of camping, and 2923 miles of travel. We love these long trips and can’t wait for retirement and an opportunity to make them even longer.

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8 States, 24 Nights, and 2,923 Miles

On June 12th, 2024, we embarked on a thrilling journey with our truck and trailer. Over the course of 24 nights and 25 days, we traversed eight states, covering nearly 3000 miles. The map below traces our route, highlighting our stops where we explored, investigated, and occasionally relaxed.

In the upcoming posts, we’ll share stories and experiences from each stop on our adventure through this magnificent country:

  1. Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado
  2. C2T Ranch and Campground, Kansas
  3. El Dorado State Park, Kansas
  4. Hickory Creek State Park, Arkansas
  5. Parker Bottoms Campground, Arkansas
  6. Lake Manawa Campground, Iowa
  7. Norfolk Walmart, Nebraska
  8. Badlands / White River KOA, South Dakota
  9. Comanche Park Campground, South Dakota
  10. Rawlins KOA, Wyoming

Stay tuned as we explore the details of each destination and share the beauty and wonder we encountered along the way!

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