EBERT - Plains & Western US (2000)

Welcome to EBERT-Global Expedition!

Each trip we took was a unique family adventure and it was fascinating to observe the kids as they became older with each trip and how their perspectives matured as they saw more and more of the world in all its glory. We invite you to share in our experiences.

Our Trip Destinations!

Japan (2000)

Plain & Western US (2000)

Heartland & Southern US (2001)

Europe (2001)

Great Lakes & Eastern US (2002)

Alaska & Northwestern US (2002)

Mexico (2003)

Hawaii & California (2003)

Asia & Australia (2003)

Greece & Africa (2004)

Japan & China (2005)

S. America & Antarctica (2005)

US Driving map - click the map to view enlarged.

Travel Episodes

Jody's Overview
(Plains & Western US)
Our first stop was in Mitchell , South Dakota at the famous Corn Palace and then a drive through the Badlands National Park to Mount Rushmore...
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Monica’s Glider Ride
Monica was interested in taking a glider ride and Jon had found the same airport at the base of the Grand Tetons where he took a glider ride in the 1980’s...
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> Plains & Western US (2000)

Plains & Western US (2000)

In July 2000 we drove to the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devil’s Tower, Old Faithful, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon. We then came home through Colorado, seeing many of the state parks and finishing the trip at 4000 miles in two and a half weeks.

Plains states
South Dakota, Wyoming, & Montana featuring Mt. Rushmore and Devil’s Tower...
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Mountain states
Wyoming, , Idaho, & Utah featuring Yellowstone and the Grand Teton’s...
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Grand Canyon area
Nevada, Arizona, & New Mexico featuring the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, and Four Corners Monument...
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Colorado to home
Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, & Minnesota...
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North Dakota (2001)
We made a special one-night “check it off our list” trip to North Dakota...
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