#24 Have your picture made at a famous landmark that you've never been to

I have been wanting to see this landmark for a long time. I am such a History nerd and this list was all the motivation I needed to go here. Custer's last stand was the last big effort of the Native American Indians to fend off the white man. On June 25, 1876, they did just that. The Lakota, Cheyenne, and various other tribes defeated Gen. Custer in a battle that we all know as the Battle of Little Big Horn. The cool part about this picture is that it was taken on June 25, 2008, exactly 132 years from the date.

#1 Go on a trip to an exotic location

The word exotic may render thoughts of white sands and crystal blue oceans. However, the word exotic simply means foreign or unusual. So, our trip to Canada counts. We traveled to the Prince of Wales Hotel for tea. I think it may have been one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

#7 See a World's Largest Something

I wasn't sure what I would exactly think about this list, but I am finding it fun to complete. It is helping me to take a new perspective on the everyday and add a little spice. That being said, I have seen 5 of the world's largest things in the past 10 days! Wow! Sounds unbelievable. I know you are on pins and needles as to what I saw, so here goes. First up, the world's largest collection of wooden spoons.


Then, we traveled to Jackson, WY and saw the world's largest collection of belt buckles, the world's largest cigar, the world's largest fishing creel, and the world's largest ball of barb wire! Wow that was awesome!

We wrapped up the adventure by seeing the world's tallest geyser. The steamboat geyser in Yellowstone is the world's tallest geyser. The last time it had a major eruption was in 2005. When it does erupt, it feels like an earthquake that can last up to 90 minutes. Glad to say that we did not see a major eruption, just a minor one.

#30 Grow a Plant

Not only did I grow a plant, but I took a potato that had sprouted, cut it up into pieces, planted it, and am now watching it grow. Do you see the potatoes coming up out of the dirt?? I am so pumped about this. We have already cooked some potatoes I grew earlier with a potato my grandma had. Here is a picture of those. Yummy!

#29 Go to a Live Radio Show

From the cheap seats, you might not be able to make it out, but this is at a live radio show: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor at the Filene Center in Vienna, VA. The musical guests were Rhonda Vincent (awesome bluegrass!) and Raul Melo (fabulous tenor). You can listen to the show we attended and see pictures here. My favorite parts were the political jokes and Rhonda Vincent and the Rage.

#16 Go Tent Camping

David and I took a quick trip to Lewis Mountain Campground in Shenandoah National Park, about an hour and a half's drive from D.C. We cooked dinner over the fire, roasted marshmallows, and enjoyed the sunset. I wish I could have stayed longer, but we had to get back early the next morning. We did buy an annual pass though, so I'm sure it won't be long before we go back. I needed this list to give me the push to go out there and do it -- it's far too easy to just stay home and do nothing!

#2 Hike Part of the Appalachian Trail

David and I visited Skyline Drive/Shenandoah National Park a few weekends ago. The AT winds along with the drive, and we hiked on the trail probably 2 miles or so -- from Lewis Mountain Campground to the AT's Pocasin shelter and back. I hope to go back often!