After Chicago we drove through Iowa where we stayed with my sweet friend Kiley in Des Moines. Des Moines was such a charming city with the nicest people and I honestly would never have thought to visit had we not gone the Northwest route. I'm so glad we did and am already scheming another trip to visit her soon!
Outside the Iowa State Capital.
The Badlands (South Dakota).
Along the way we've been making various stops, some planned and others spontaneous (that's what road trips are all about right?!). One of our rather unplanned stops along the way was the Badlands in South Dakota, and it ranked up there as one of the main highlights of the trip. It feels like taking an eery step back (or forward) in time and was unbelievably surreal. My photos simply do not do this park justice, and I highly recommend you visit.
Along the way we've been making various stops, some planned and others spontaneous (that's what road trips are all about right?!). One of our rather unplanned stops along the way was the Badlands in South Dakota, and it ranked up there as one of the main highlights of the trip. It feels like taking an eery step back (or forward) in time and was unbelievably surreal. My photos simply do not do this park justice, and I highly recommend you visit.
Zara Jacket + Pants (on repeat mode). Joseph Mimi Ring.
Mount Rushmore (South Dakota).
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love the pics!!! I always like a good road trip! ;) xo, Alma
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Awesome pictures - thanks for sharing with us! Loving that first outfit...those pants are adorable! :)
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There is so much of the United States I haven't seen and I never gave much thought to South Dakota, but your post is making me re-evaluate. :)
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It must have been so fun to be on the road with your amazing camera!
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These pics look great Alicia....p.s. I love your casual look outside the Iowa State Capital.
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This is so cool, I've always wanted to take a road trip like this!
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love the denim jacket!!!!
Looks like a lot of fun! I love the floral pants in that first outfit, they are so adorable! Beautiful photos. :)
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Alicia, you've really captured some AMAZING photos! Now, I want to go on a road trip! LOL
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Oh you are so sweet! Loved having you visit this week! Next time we'll definitely be opening a few bottles of Iowa wine! Enjoy the last bit of your road trip adventures!
kiley
SO cool!!! Even though I can't go on my own road trip it's fun going along with you! :D
(I LOVE those floral pants)
I'm driving to Ohio in a month, but that hardly counts as a road trip because we won't be stopping or passing by anything exciting XD
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An Old Navy tee in the second picture? I just stocked up on them thanks to your suggestion!!
Looks like a great trip.
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I have never seen anyone look so chic while on a road trip!
,,,happy trails!,,,
What a fun thing to do! Great pictures!
love that top!
Xo Megan
This road trip sounds like so much fun!!
the badlands look absolutely breathtaking. and i was quite surprised by how much i liked iowa too! living in wisconsin now i have a lot of friends from there and Des Moines is definitely one of my favorite cities in the Midwest!
The badlands look incredible! Makes me want to take a road trip now :)
So cool you are driving cross-country! I'm from the Midwest, but somehow never explored the north (with Chicago as the exception). Can't wait to see your next stops!
Amazing pics! Now I am really looking forward to crossing the States next spring. xo, Christina
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Whenever we do interstate roadtrips, it's always quite mesmerizing to go through the Dakotas. So much rich history and beautiful scenery there. Loving your looks during this trip!
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Gorgeous pics! Love that Zara jacket!
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Oh, I hope you come back to visit Des Moines again!
Des Moines is fun! Were you downtown to eat at all? Did you go to Centro? That is my ALL TIME favorite!!
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I've always wanted to visit the Badlands! Such amazing photos!
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so glad you had a nice time in des moines! it's a beautiful city. i love living here!
Loved your pics! Would strongly suggest making stops at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and in the Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon National Parks in Utah if you get the chance. I have visited all of these and they are beautiful. Well worth the time to visit!
So lovely pics. beautiful.
@Anonymous - Thank you so much for the recommendations! We did drive through Grand Teton National Park and loved it. We will have to plan another trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon (especially now that we're on a National Parks kick)!
@Anna Rose - CENTRO was unfortunately closed when we arrived so we ate at Americana (Kiley's rec) and it was yummy! x
i love seeing these snapshots! road trips are truly the best. so many different sceneries to see.
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I love your pants in both pictures!
wow beautiful photos! nice outfit!
I love your floral pants!! x
love your road trip outfits and photos. looks like you are having a great trip so far.
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