Song Spotlight – “Road Trip” performed by Kelli Welli

Almost two weeks ago, my family (my sister, her husband, our 84 year old dad, and I) embarked on a road trip to South Dakota. None of us had been to the western side of the state before so we were all very excited. We saw all the sights along the way – the world’s largest truck stop in Iowa, the Corn Palace, Wall Drug, Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Monument, the Black Hills and the Badlands. We also made a brief stop in Deadwood and checked out two amazing sights, Bear Country, USA and Reptile Gardens which were tucked in amongst some kitschy places but were really incredible. From the time we set off on our trip, my dad said there was only one thing he wanted to buy while we were gone – an authentic cowboy hat. As you can see, his wish was granted on the second day of the trip and he definitely got his money’s worth out of it while we were gone.

We made the 14 hour trip to and from Rapid City, South Dakota over the course of two days each way, making Kelli Welli’s latest song, “Road Trip” the perfect theme song for our explorations. Featuring a jaunty melody and joy-filled lyrics, “Road Trip” aptly captures the excitement that accompanies exploring new places and seeing all the beauty that the open road has to offer. If you travel with your favorite puppy dog, Kelli has an alternate version of “Road Trip” with the verses told from the dog’s perspective. Whichever way you travel, gather your favorite snacks, grab your pillow, get in the car, cue up “Road Trip” and head out for one last adventure before summer fun comes to a close.