ATWEBS The final bit of Idaho was accomplished yesterday. We did have to drive through a city (Boise) and it was a strange feeling to see cars, subdivisions, chain stores and malls. We’ve been far away from those for quite a while on this trip. We have a big day planned visiting an interpertive center about … Read more
While I have been recording this days after it happens as we have been pretty busy traveling and exploring, today is July 4th and we moved to Glenn’s Ferry. We are staying in Yknot Winery RV sites. Glenns Ferry is the beginning of the last leg of the Pioneers trip before they reach Oregon. The … Read more
This was a small village that was brimming with folks due to the 4th of July weekend that was approaching, we arrived on the 1st of July. There were several small towns and springs all around the area and tubing the river though the town is a major activity. The RV Park was fairly new … Read more
This post covers June 29-July 1, there was certainly lots to see! I am understanding more about what the pioneers and early wagoneers felt after miles and miles of sage brush. The ground is rocky, the bushes short, it is hot and there is very little shade. Of course, we have luxuries those early pioneers … Read more
Well, June 27 we’ve moved on to Lander, Wyoming. This is a cute little town with yet another Plains Museum we are going to visit. Here we have a beautiful “view” campsite, yep that the view from our rig! We saw some Pioneer landmarks as we traveled here today: Independence Rock, Martin’s Cove, Devil’s Gate. … Read more
Today, Tuesday June 24 we moved on to Evansville Wyoming. This area is full of ruts and historic sites all relating to the Oregon Trail. First stop was Fort Laramie, yes it was a misty and rainy day but we all promptly parked and walked to visit this site. Yes, a big group of Airstreams … Read more
On Sunday, June 22 we moved onto Gering and the Robidoux RV Park. Here we visited Chimney Rock as we arrived, as welll as Courthouse Rock and Jail Rock, all landmarks that were part of the pioneers journey. We shared a great breakfast with our traveling companions then bisited the Scott’s Bluff National Monument and … Read more
On Friday, June 20 we moved from Kearney to Lake Ogallala State Park. There were several things to see on the short ride so we stopped, Airstreams in tow to visit and learn. First was the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center. This is a massive railroad yard with historical displays and a tower where … Read more
This is a continuation of our Kearney adventures. There is so much history in this area and lots to see and do. Our first choice was the Pioneer Village. This is a collection of stuff, lots and lots of stuff as well as a few buildings, automobiles, airplanes and kitsch. This sign was actually part … Read more
This third stop was only ninety miles from the last one. We moved on June 18th and had some great adventures there as well. The obvious choice in Kearney was the Great Platte River Archway that we are camping next to, but there is Fort Kearney State Historic Park, Sand Cranes, Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village, … Read more