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The long road home.
If you’re as old as I am you probably remember Mr. Peabody, his boy Sherman and the WABAC (Way-Back) machine. Every week, Sherman would ask a question that gave Sherman and Mr. Peabody an opportunity to take a trip in … Continue reading
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Tagged Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Old friends, USS Memphis, WABAC (Way-Back) machine
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Quasi
If you’ve been following this blog you know that Quasi (far left in this picture) suffered a stroke while we were on the road. Then on evening of September 29th, in my lap and with his pack around him, Quasi … Continue reading
If it’s Thursday this must be Idaho …
We left Yellowstone Thursday morning and following my father’s advice we headed south into the Teton National Forest … and after one last look back into Yellowstone we were headed down the John D. Rockefeller Jr Highway. We rode along … Continue reading
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Tagged Boon-docking, National Parks, Shelties, Tetons
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Of earth, wind and fire … Yellowstone National Park
Leaving the Bear Tooth Highway, we were headed for the Fishing Bridge RV Park in Yellowstone National Park. Going in we knew that Yellowstone was a big place. But it wasn’t until we reached the NE Gate and learned that … Continue reading
“Purple mountains majesty …” – lyrics from America the Beautiful
My parents have spent a lot of time int he west since their retirement. So when Shirlee and I were “planning” this trip we made a point of getting their advice. When we told them that Yellowstone was on the … Continue reading
“Wisdom sails with wind and time.” – John Florio
Monday morning we left Heartland RV park behind and headed to Billings MT by way of Rapid City and I-90W. Somewhere between Hermosa and Rapid City the wind had started to blow. Not a gentle wind that would cause the … Continue reading
Iron Mountain Highway, Custer State Park and Needles Parkway
We left Mt. Rushmore by way of the Iron Mountain Highway (Rt-16A) on our way to Custer State Park and the Needles Parkway. If you travel to the Black Hills and Mt Rushmore you should really allow yourself the time … Continue reading
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Tagged begging burros, buffalo, iron mountain high way, mountians, Needles Parkway, prong horn sheep, State Parks
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Mt. Rushmore
Our first stop was Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Even though Shirlee and I have seen pictures of Mt Rushmore all of our lives seeing it in person was special. Now you can call me cheap if you want, but I think … Continue reading
“Westward Ho” – 1935 film staring John Wayne
It’s Friday evening, September 9th and tomorrow is the beginning of a trip that we’ve dreamed about for years. We’ve already covered 1200 miles, but that was something of a forced march. Starting tomorrow and for the next 23 days … Continue reading
“Lord willing and the creek don’t rise” – Benjamin Hawkins
Monday would see us reach the Victorian Acres Campground in Nebraska City Nebraska where we would park the camper until Saturday. With only about 220 miles to go we took our time. You may recall hearing about the flooding along … Continue reading
