Yellowstone National Park

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"Yellowstone National Park is the flagship of the National Park Service and a favorite to millions of visitors each year. The park is a major destination for all members of the family. By driving the grand loop road, visitors can view the park from the comfort of their vehicle and also take a rest at one of the many roadside picnic areas. For the active visitor, the park has thousands of miles of trails from dayhikes to backcountry explorations. The main attractions are all located on the grand loop road and here are some of the top reasons to visit the park. This site has a lot of the information you need of your trip and you may also consider our dvd 'The Wonders of Yellowstone' to help you plan your visit."

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Yellowstone is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and was at the first National Park in the U.S. and is widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by ongoing volcanos. 

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Last weekend my husband and I took his grandparents and we drove up to West Yellowstone. It was so beautiful and worth the visit!

This is us waiting for Old Faithful to go off!

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FUN FACTS

* World's First National Park

*2,219,789 acres (Larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined)

*Wildlife - 7 species of ungulates (bison, moose, elk, pronghorn), 2 species of bear and 67 other mammals, 322 species of birds, 16 species of fish and of course the gray wolf.

*Plants- There are over 1,100 species of native plants, more than 200 species of exotic plants and over 400 species of thermophiles. 

*Geology - The park is home to one of the world's largest calderas with over 10,000 thermal features and more than 300 geysers' Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River as it's showpiece. 

*Yellowstone Lake is the largest (132 sq. mi.) high altitude (7,732') lake in north america. 

*9 visitor centers

*12 campgrounds (over 2,000 campsites) 

You can view the park map here.

I grew up in Montana and have been to Yellowstone before but experiencing it with the love of my life made this trip the best trip to Yellowstone. We want to go back and make another day date out of it and drive grand loop (which hits all the major cool parts) and visit the beautiful waterfalls. 

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The park really is HUGE and we were all in aww over how green and beautiful it was.

Yellowstone offers so much that you could really make a whole weeks trip out it. You can stay in the park in the Lodges like the Big Sky Lodge, Jackson Lodging, West Yellowstone Lodging and may more or Campgrounds. You can visit all the Geysers, see Wildlife and Wildflowers along the way, Flyfish, hike, dine, and in the winter you can snowmobile, snowcaoch, and ski! 

Spring Opening Dates in Yellowstone

General opening dates for the entrances to Yellowstone National Park for 2014. The opening dates are weather dependent. As each entrance date draws near, we will announce the exact day of the opening. 

- North Entrance - Gardner, MT - Open year round to wheeled vehicles. 

- Northeast Entrance - Cooke City/Silvergate via Beartooth Hwy - Late May to early June weather permitting

- East Entrance - Cody, WY - Mid May

- South Entrance - Jackson, WY- Mid May

- West Entrance - West Yellowstone, MT - Late April

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For operating hours and season, click here!

To plan your trip click the link here!

Relationship tip: plan a date to a park or even national park! Walk in nature with your spouse and enjoy the fresh air and time together.

An Evening of Laughter with Four Day Weekend

For your next date night, come and see Fort Worth’s’ critically acclaimed comedy group, Four Day Weekend! It’s the perfect place to go for a night spent laughing and having fun with your sweetheart.

Four Day Weekend is the longest running show in the southwest. They were voted “Best Comedy” and named “Best Entertainment Experience in Texas”. If you have yet to see “Fort Worth’s Greatest Ambassador’s”, as they’ve been called after having performed for two US presidents and delivering a keynote address to the US Congress, you must!

Enjoy a fantastic night of laughter with your sweetheart in one of Fort Worth’s greatest treasures! The theatre is a beautiful 212-seater theatre located in the heart of Historic Sundance Square in Downtown Fort Worth.

Dinner and a comedy show? Sounds like the perfect date to me!

See here for yelp reviews.

Relationship Tip: Laughter is the best medicine! Enjoying a night of fun and laughter is a great thing for every relationship!

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The Sixth Floor Museum

This next Dallas date location is the Sixth Floor Museum. It is a historical and cultural experience. This location is open on Mondays from noon to 6pm and Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 6pm. This museum is where according to FBI investigators where Lee Harvey Oswald shot President Kennedy. It is founded by the Dallas County Historical Foundation. It has permanent exhibits celebrating the life of President John F. Kennedy.

Admission is $16 dollars an adult with special discounts for seniors. There is a café and a gift shop at the museum as well. The gift shop has many items celebrating the 1960’s and President Kennedy. There are audio tours available and the average tour takes about 90 minutes. There is an ASL guide for the hearing impaired.

The museum also has public programs that center around John F. Kennedy’s presidency and assassination, as well as special topics from the 1960s like Civil Rights. Check out their website here for information and times. This is a fun and interesting date idea and would be perfect for a Saturday morning date. Tickets are available at their address and through their website

Relationship Tip: Having dates on a saturday morning every once in a while opens up new locations and keeps things exciting. Planning ahead for your date makes a big difference on the quality and enjoyment of your date.

"Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop"

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“SAMMICH-A term reserved for only the holiest and mightiest of sandwiches.”

Are you looking for a delicious sandwich shop? Go to Uncle Uber's! They have a delicious menu, that will leave you wanting more. Some of their sandwiches include:

• Roast Beef
• Bacon & Goat Cheese
• Shaved Ribeye Steak
• Chicken Breast
• Slow-Roasted Pork
• Smokin' Turkey
• The Cuban

That's just a sneak peak of their menu. To view their full menu, click here! They have a variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads, sides, and desserts. 

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Uncle Uber's focuses on making their food from fresh ingredients and from scratch. Uncle Uber's has received a lot of recognition from the media! This sandwich shop is a great date location, because the atmosphere is casual, fun, and the food is tasty!

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Here are what people on Yelp are saying about Uncle Ubers.

"They seriously never disappoint. Burgers are flavorful and fries are not too salty and have a nice texture. You can never go wrong with their sauces as well. I've brought 3 different friends here at 3 different times and they all loved it."

"ANDS DOWN BEST BURGER IN DALLAS.
Amazing sandwiches. Something for everyone, from turkey sandwich to bahn mi to grilled cheese. Sandwiches are large and filling. Fast service. Never too crowded. Underrated."

"AMAZING sandwiches!!! Amazing fresh cut fries!!! I could literally eat the Uber sauce with a spoon, or my fingers!! That sauce is incredible! We put it on the sandwiches, the fries, and any and everything else that was on our table! I was there with a group from Philadelphia, so we were all apprehensive to order the steak sandwich, which sounded like a knock off version of our beloved cheesesteak, but Uncle Uber does it well! Great job!"

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ADDRESS: 2713 Commerce St. Dallas, TX 75226

HOURS: Sunday-Thursday: 11am-10pm

Friday-Saturday: 11am-12am

Relationship Tip! Save time for your spouse! Uncle Ubers would make a great, quick lunch or dinner date with your spouse! Even in our busy schedules, it's important to make your spouse your #1 priority. 

Get Naked!

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On those hot summer days, there's nothing more refreshing than sinking your teeth into a cool, healthy, delicious treat!  At Berrynaked that is exactly what you get.  Made from all natural and fresh ingredients, Berrynaked is sure to quench your thirst and wet your whistle with their organic Popsicles and purees.  

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 Berrynaked's choices of frozen treats are nothing like you've ever tasted before and a healthy dessert alternative! 

Maple Jerky Jalapeno

Pumpkin Cheesecake

 

Hazelnut-butter Banana

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Any of these frozen concoctions can be dipped by one of Berrynaked's "pop artists".

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Recommended Reviews for Berrynaked on Yelp: 

"I loooooooooooooooove these pops!
Not gonna lie. Came back 2 times within 3 days... The customer service was awesome! I'd give 5 stars alone for the customer service!" 

"This is definitely the go to pop place for me when Im back in Dallas. We got the Coffee and Mango pops and they were everything I expected and more. Not only are they health conscious but they actually tasted so good..."

"The staff is friendly, and does not mind advising of the options and telling you about their favorite treat. The popsicle is so refreshing and healthy treat! How can you go wrong??"

Relationship Tip! The next time you want to "chill out" with your spouse, find a place like Berrynaked where you can come in from the summer heat and enjoy a cold tasty treat.  If you are looking for a creative date idea; sit down with your spouse and come up with your own creative Popsicle flavors and make them together.  

Val's Cheesecakes

Val's Cheesecakes

Looking for a new dessert place for date night? Val’s Cheesecakes can give you just what you want and more! This little shop has many different flavors to fulfill yours and your spouse’s sweet tooth.

Val’s Cheesecakes has over eight different flavors like, Cookies & Cream, Pink Panther, Oh Nutella and Taco. They even offer custom orders to ensure they live up to your taste-bud's expectations.

Val's Cheesecakes

If a whole entire 9” cheesecake is too much for you and your spouse to eat, don’t worry. Val’s Cheesecakes offers slices of any of their original cakes. These slices are $8.00 each. Perfect for a date night splurge.

Val's Cheesecakes

They also have cheesecake jars which is a perfect amount of deliciousness. This cute idea has your cheesecake in a clip-top jar that you get to keep and take home! These jars are $6.49.

  

Val's Cheesecakes

You can find there website here. They are located at 3906 Maple Ave Dallas, TX 75219, next to The Grapevine. The directions are here.

Hours

Tuesday – Sunday

12pm – 10pm

You walk right up to the blue store front and order at the window. There are chairs outside for you and your spouse to sit and enjoy your dessert!

Here are some real reviews from people on Yelp:

“I was never fond of cheesecake, but this place changed my tastebuds. The blueberry cheesecake was a bliss. Loved every bite of it.”

“Yum! I was in love at first taste :)”

Relationship Tip! Share a slice with your spouse and something that made you happy today! Ask them the same!

Coolhaus Cool-off

Coolhaus was founded in 2008 and now operations a national fleet of 10 mobile ice cream trucks and carts. What makes Coolhaus unique is there sweet-meets-savory flavors that you won't find anywhere else but here.

Every Saturday from 11-3pm their food truck is at the Klyde Warren Park and it's a must try cool-off treat perfect for an afternoon date with your sweetie.

ICE CREAM

Aunt Gladys' Fruit Cake

Banana Foster

Farmer's Market Strawberry Cheesecake

Fruit Loops Cereal Milk

COOKIES

Brownie 

Chocolate Chip Cookie 

Fruity Pebbles & Marshmallows (gluten free)

Peanut Butter Captain Crunch

Saturday Food Truck

Klyde Warren Park 

Saturday, July 01

11am - 3pm

Saturday, July 08

11am - 3pm

Saturday, July 15

11am - 3pm

Saturday, July 22

11am - 3pm

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Relationship tip: Make your spouse breakfast in bed!