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In this episode, @etj.holalife, we explore one of the most underrated and undervalued national parks in the system: Badlands National Park in South Dakota. It is located about 100 miles from Mount Rushmore and 65 miles from Custer State Park! Click the link to check out our adventure to these two top destinations as well! We had many questions before we decided to visit; - It’s a 3-hour drive roundtrip from Rapid City. Is it worth the drive? - What is there to do there aside from the views? - Are the views and the hikes worth the drive? - Will the kids have a good time? - Why is it less popular than others? - Can we survive the hikes with the kids? We decided to find out for ourselves and make it to Badlands National Park. We survived! From almost running out of gas to coming up close to incredible wildlife to feeling like we were walking on another planet, we couldn’t get enough of it. So we drove back a second time during our stay and spent another afternoon hiking and driving the park’s other areas. Plus, we can’t wait to return and see if we can find some fossils! Watch along as we discover mysterious landscapes, spot some cool wildlife, learn about the rich history, and breathe in the fresh air on the most incredible rock formations and sediments. Let’s explore! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Dry Camping by the Badlands 01:17 Make sure you do this Important Tip 01:50 Badlands National Park, Lakota & Sioux Tribe 02:42 Entering the Badlands & Where to start 03:05 The Badlands Loop Road & The Prairie Dogs hunt 03:45 Red and Yellow Overlook 04:10 Ben Rifle Visitor Center & Hiking Directions 04:39 Experience walking on a different planet 05:00 The end of the trail *Equipment I use and Essentials for the visit to Badlands: AOCHUAN Stabilizer Gimbal with Tripod: https://amzn.to/3ZnTKax GoPro Camera: https://amzn.to/3XyGgaX SanDisk 256GB microSD card: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH GoPro Floating Hand Grip & Handler: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH Exploration Outdoor Kit for Hiking: https://amzn.to/47ozZlb Yeti Crossroads Backpack: https://amzn.to/4gh0wVw Hiking Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/4ee1S1y Badlands National Park Guide & Map: https://amzn.to/3B0CMoB Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and family adventures! Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife X: https://x.com/etj_holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife Hit that subscribe button and join us as we explore, laugh, and grow together. We can't wait to share this journey with you, inspire you to embrace your own journey, and start your adventures today. Let's make some unforgettable memories and together say ¡Hola Life! #EmbraceTheJourney #ETJ #HolaLife #FamilyAdventures #TravelWithKids #FamilyFun #TheVegaFamily #TheBadlands #SouthDakota #BadlandsNationalParkwithKids #PrairieDogs (S1-E4) GOJTCQYWWAHVVSIF *As part of the Amazon Associate Program, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We are not travel experts and have no affiliation with these destinations; we are sharing our personal experiences. When traveling, be sure to do your own research and planning.

Hey, YouTube family! Today, we're excited to share a heartwarming throwback video featuring Ideneth and little Victoria baking cupcakes for the first time! 🎂✨ This adorable moment took place when Victoria was just 3 years old, celebrating her 4th birthday. Join us as we dive into the sweet memories and giggles in the kitchen. The video is available in Spanish; you can turn on subtitles in your preferred language! We hope you enjoy this delightful journey down memory lane! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more! 💖 Enjoy the video! #BakingMemories #CupcakeTime #FamilyFun #EmbraceTheJourney #ETJ #HolaLife #TheVegaFamily ------------------------------ Spanish - Español ------------------------------ ¡Hola, familia de YouTube! Hoy, estamos emocionados de compartir un video conmovedor que muestra a Ideneth y a la pequeña Victoria horneando cupcakes por primera vez. 🎂✨ Este adorable momento ocurrió cuando Victoria tenía solo 3 años, ¡celebrando su cuarto cumpleaños! Únete a nosotros mientras recordamos las dulces memorias y las risas en la cocina. El video está disponible en español, y puedes activar los subtítulos en tu idioma preferido. ¡Esperamos que disfruten este viaje nostálgico! No olvides darle like, comentar y suscribirte para más contenido divertido. 💖 ¡Disfruta del video! #RecuerdosDeCocina #TiempoDeCupcakes #DiversiónFamiliar 00:00 Intro 00:12 Ingredientes para los cupcakes / Ingredients for Cupcakes 01:10 Preparando la Mezcla / Making the Cupcakes Mix 03:19 Como romper un huevo / How to crack an egg for kids 04:58 Mezclando todo junto / Mixing it all together 05:15 Los colores básicos / Do I know my colors? 06:59 Rellenando el molde de cupcakes / Filling up the Cupcakes pan 09:08 Preparando el horno y el timer / Setting the oven and timer 09:40 Hora de glasear / Frosting time 10:35 Decorando los cupcakes / Decorating my cupcakes 11:46 Hora de comer y alimentar a el equipo / Ready to eat and feed the camera crew

In this video, we’re taking you on a breathtaking journey along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive at Big Bend National Park in Texas! This is the first installment of our scenic drive series, where we explore some of the most beautiful routes across the country. Join us as we discover stunning overlooks like Sotol Vista and Mule Ears, the unique geology of Tuff Canyon, and the majestic views of Santa Elena Canyon. Whether you're planning a trip or dreaming of your next adventure, this video is packed with inspiring sights and experiences. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride through one of America’s hidden gems! 00:00 Intro 02:30 Park Entrance 04:30 Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive Begins 14:30 Sotol Vista Overlook 27:00 Mule Ears View 36:30 Cottonwood Campground 39:30 First sights of Santa Elena Canyon 48:00 Santa Elena Canyon Overlook 50:00 Santa Elena Canyon Trail Essentials we use for hiking and filming: AOCHUAN Stabilizer Gimbal with Tripod: https://amzn.to/3C3QXty GoPro Camera: https://amzn.to/40Mxg43 SanDisk 256GB microSD card: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH GoPro Floating Hand Grip & Handler: https://amzn.to/40Mxg43 Yeti Crossroads Backpack: https://amzn.to/4frUPmK Hiking Durable Waterbottle: https://amzn.to/3Yo3kIk Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and family adventures, plus see where we are in real-time! Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife X: https://x.com/etj_holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife #BigBendNationalPark #EmbracetheJourney #FamilyAdventures #TheVegaFamily #RossMaxwellScenicDrive #BestDrivewaysinUSA #BestdriveinTexas #thingstodoatBigBend #ETJ #HolaLife #Texas #ScenicDrive #nationalpark #SantaElenaCanyon #Travelingwithkids #rvlife #RV #CottonwoodCampground #MuleEarsView #SotolVista AV5L0N2IWVVAAAWC *As part of the Amazon Associate Program, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We are not travel experts and have no affiliation with these destinations; we are sharing our personal experiences. When traveling, be sure to do your research and planning.

As we explore the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, TX, prepare to dive into history! In this video, we take you on an engaging journey through key exhibits showcasing fascinating artifacts from President George H.W. Bush’s office time. Discover personal letters, memorable memorabilia, and the stories behind them. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about presidential legacies, this tour has something for everyone! If you enjoyed the adventure, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! We’d love to hear from you in the comments; what other presidential libraries or destinations would you like us to explore next? Let’s embrace every moment and say HOLA LIFE! George W. Bush (43) Presidential Library: https://youtu.be/OkNPuuQguA8 00:00 Intro 00:28 Entrance and Location 01:52 11th Presidential Library 02:18 Foyer Entrance 02:41 Theater & Introductory Film 04:14 The Ansary Gallery of American History 05:38 The Beast: Bush Presidential Limo 06:45 Traditions: Bush and Piece Family 07:10 Bush attends Yale University 07:50 The Naval Aviator 08:11 TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber 08:35 Bush Engagement and Family Journey 08:38 The move to Texas from New York 09:26 The Congressman 09:54 US Ambassador to the United Nations 11:00 Watergate scandal 11:10 Vice President of the US 11:29 41st President of the US 12:04 Oval Office 11:35 Camp David 13:00 Gifts of State 14:17 Barbara Bush Legacy 16:02 Situation Room 16:30 Kuwait and Environment 17:40 Fidelity speedboat 19:57 Gift Shop & Store 21:02 The Pavillion: 4141 Locomotive & Marine One 21:37 Fun with the train 23:03 Marine One Helicopter 25:42 George H.W.Bush statue at Texas A&M University 25:59 May they R.I.P. ** Equipment I use and essentials : AOCHUAN Stabilizer Gimbal with Tripod: https://amzn.to/3ZnTKax GoPro Camera: https://amzn.to/3XyGgaX SanDisk 256GB microSD card: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH GoPro Floating Hand Grip & Handler: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH DGI Mini Drone with Camera: https://amzn.to/4gXV4aB Yeti Crossroads Backpack: https://amzn.to/4gh0wVw Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/4ee1S1y Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and family adventures! Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife X: https://x.com/etj_holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife We want to share an exciting announcement for our Embrace the Journey community: a fun giveaway, the first in this Presidential Libraries Video Series! We will be gifting a FREE Membership to the Presidential Library of your choice. All you need to do to enter this giveaway is visit our website, https://www.embracethejourney.us and Join our Email List! #GeorgeHWBushLibrary #GeorgeBush #GeorgeHWBush #PresidentialLibrary #PresidentialLibraries #presidentiallegacy #PresidentBush #PresidentialHistory #TourWithUs #HolaLife #EmbraceTheJourney #FamilyAdventures #TravelWithKids #DayDreaming #TheVegaFamily #Texas #ETJ #VisitTexas #FamilyFun #POTUS #USA #americanroadtrip TRL0LDTVCOTKEMAW **As part of the Amazon Associate Program, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We are not travel experts and have no affiliation with these destinations; we are sharing our personal experiences. When traveling, be sure to do your research and planning. (Ep. 6)

In this episode, @etj.holalife, we explore one of the most underrated and undervalued national parks in the system: Badlands National Park in South Dakota. It is located about 100 miles from Mount Rushmore and 65 miles from Custer State Park! Click the link to check out our adventure to these two top destinations as well! We had many questions before we decided to visit; - It’s a 3-hour drive roundtrip from Rapid City. Is it worth the drive? - What is there to do there aside from the views? - Are the views and the hikes worth the drive? - Will the kids have a good time? - Why is it less popular than others? - Can we survive the hikes with the kids? We decided to find out for ourselves and make it to Badlands National Park. We survived! From almost running out of gas to coming up close to incredible wildlife to feeling like we were walking on another planet, we couldn’t get enough of it. So we drove back a second time during our stay and spent another afternoon hiking and driving the park’s other areas. Plus, we can’t wait to return and see if we can find some fossils! Watch along as we discover mysterious landscapes, spot some cool wildlife, learn about the rich history, and breathe in the fresh air on the most incredible rock formations and sediments. Let’s explore! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Dry Camping by the Badlands 01:17 Make sure you do this Important Tip 01:50 Badlands National Park, Lakota & Sioux Tribe 02:42 Entering the Badlands & Where to start 03:05 The Badlands Loop Road & The Prairie Dogs hunt 03:45 Red and Yellow Overlook 04:10 Ben Rifle Visitor Center & Hiking Directions 04:39 Experience walking on a different planet 05:00 The end of the trail *Equipment I use and Essentials for the visit to Badlands: AOCHUAN Stabilizer Gimbal with Tripod: https://amzn.to/3ZnTKax GoPro Camera: https://amzn.to/3XyGgaX SanDisk 256GB microSD card: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH GoPro Floating Hand Grip & Handler: https://amzn.to/4d6FvKH Exploration Outdoor Kit for Hiking: https://amzn.to/47ozZlb Yeti Crossroads Backpack: https://amzn.to/4gh0wVw Hiking Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/4ee1S1y Badlands National Park Guide & Map: https://amzn.to/3B0CMoB Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and family adventures! Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife X: https://x.com/etj_holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife Hit that subscribe button and join us as we explore, laugh, and grow together. We can't wait to share this journey with you, inspire you to embrace your own journey, and start your adventures today. Let's make some unforgettable memories and together say ¡Hola Life! #EmbraceTheJourney #ETJ #HolaLife #FamilyAdventures #TravelWithKids #FamilyFun #TheVegaFamily #TheBadlands #SouthDakota #BadlandsNationalParkwithKids #PrairieDogs (S1-E4) GOJTCQYWWAHVVSIF *As part of the Amazon Associate Program, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We are not travel experts and have no affiliation with these destinations; we are sharing our personal experiences. When traveling, be sure to do your own research and planning.

We continued making our way through South Dakota, and we stopped at Custer State Park! This was an absolute highlight when visiting South Dakota this Summer. Here’s a quick guide to the Top 3 things to do when visiting South Dakota’s largest state park, encompassing over 71,000 acres of land. There are 18 hiking trails, impressive lakes, majestic rock formations, thousands of wildlife roaming free, breathtaking views through narrow, once-in-a-lifetime experience tunnels, and scenic drives! Named among North America's Top 10 most outstanding byways, it is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, just miles from Mt. Rushmore's iconic landmark. It's a must-stop! These are the Top 3 things you MUST DO at CUSTER STATE PARK! 00:00 Intro 00:16 Custer State Park Entrance 01:31 Hiking at Sylvan Lake 02:42 Needles Highway 03:09 Impressive narrow tunnels 04:50 Cathedral Spires 05:22 Wildlife Loop Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and more family adventures! Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife X: https://x.com/etj_holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife Equipment I use: GoPro Camera: https://amzn.to/3XyGgaX Yeti Crossroads Backpack: https://amzn.to/4gh0wVw Hiking Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/4ee1S1y Hit that subscribe button and join us as we explore, laugh, and grow together. We can't wait to share this journey with you, inspire you to embrace your own journey, and start your adventures today. Let's make some unforgettable memories and together say ¡Hola Life! #EmbraceTheJourney #HolaLife #FamilyAdventures #TravelWithKids #FamilyFun #TheVegaFamily #CusterStatePark #southdakota #CusterStateParkwithKids (S1-E3) 3UQ5AK26EEIJ7ZEI

Welcome, Embrace the Journey! We are the Vega family. We are a family of five traveling with our children and our dog. We love exploring, learning, discovering, and creating fun experiences together. In this episode, we share our recent visit to Mt. Rushmore with our three kids, ages 8, 6, and 1. Watch as we explore one of America’s most iconic landmarks: Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore had always been a top destination for us, but we never thought it was more than a photo op spot and had no idea we would learn, explore, and treasure so much from our visit to South Dakota! We decided to pull the trigger, and this past Summer, we headed to South Dakota and spent nine days in Rapid City! If you have asked yourself these questions, this video is for you! Interested in visiting but wondering how to do it with kids? Is a Mt Rushmore visit worth the hype? How did they make the Mt Rushmore carving? If so, you need to watch and see for yourself! We were shocked at how much we enjoyed it and how much there is to do in South Dakota. If you have visited, let us know in the comments. What was your favorite part? Do you have any questions? PS. If you are wondering if we would go back, absolutely! especially because we will be testing Thomas Jefferson's vanilla ice cream recipe! Follow us on social media: Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, best tips, and behind-the-scenes moments! Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife Hit that subscribe button and join us as we explore, laugh, and grow together. We can't wait to share this journey with you, inspire you to embrace your journey, and start your own adventures. **New episodes every week** Let's make some unforgettable memories and together say ¡Hola Life! Equipment I use: GoPro Camera: https://amzn.to/3XyGgaX Yeti Crossroads Backpack: https://amzn.to/4gh0wVw Hiking Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/4ee1S1y #EmbraceTheJourney #HolaLife #FamilyAdventures #TravelWithKids #FamilyFun #TheVegaFamily #MountRushmore #MtRushmore #MountRushmorewithKids (S1-E2) I3U0FHKD7TT1XSVL

Hey everyone! We are so happy to have you here. We’re the Vega Family! We are traveling with our three amazing kids: Victoria, our fearless explorer; Matthew, the curious adventurer; and charming baby Maverick. Plus, our loyal dog, Sawyer! As a family, we’re passionate about discovering new places, traveling far and wide, and creating unforgettable experiences. Life is a fantastic journey, and we want you to come along for the ride! Follow us @etj.holalife on your favorite social platform for extra fun, best tips, and behind-the-scenes moments! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etj.holalife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etj.holalife X: https://x.com/etj_holalife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etj.holalife Website: https://www.embracethejourney.us Hit that subscribe button and join us as we explore, laugh, and grow together. We can't wait to share this journey with you, inspire you to embrace your own journey, and start your own adventures. **New episodes every week** Make unforgettable memories and together say ¡Hola Life! #EmbraceTheJourney #HolaLife #FamilyAdventures #TravelWithKids #FamilyFun #TheVegaFamily (S1-E1) Song: Extenz - Gravity (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqads4X-WuQ&t=0s