tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87256188528163122062024-02-02T05:54:22.111-08:00Miss Glorianna, the Old Iron Nut, and Roscoe DawgTraveling the country, visiting the places and people we love.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382679004128901161noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725618852816312206.post-15190317396805293062013-09-10T21:01:00.000-07:002013-09-10T21:01:11.406-07:00A Small Taste of Colorado<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colorado may well be our favorite state, but it was not a destination state this year. We made the most of our four nights and driving time there as we made our way to Utah. The drive south on I-25 from Cheyenne became more scenic as we approached the Loveland area. Highway 34 to Estes Park, especially in the Thompson Canyon area, was a beautiful route. Those canyon walls were HIGH!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Traveling Interstate 70 from Denver to Grand Junction was such a treat! I've never before been through so many tunnels at such a high altitude. This route was a "first time" for both of us and went beyond our expectations of beauty and grandeur. The road signs were quite interesting, too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel was fun (so were all the others). We crossed the Continental Divide while driving through this tunnel at 11,000+ elevation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That was a short but sweet time spent in Colorado!! More in the future, please!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On to <b>Ft. Laramie</b> and the Chuck Wagon RV Park. More homework should have been done prior to selecting this little town and this RV Park :( The population of Ft. Laramie is under 300, so there was nothing to do other than visit the area historic sites. The RV park was okay other than the railroad tracks that were just feet away from the park. Trains and whistles, along with rattling and shaking, ALL. NIGHT. LONG. But also just feet away was the F. L. A. G. cafe (<b>F</b>ort <b>L</b>aramie <b>A</b>merican <b>G</b>rill). The food was excellent, and the owner was super friendly. Any guesses on the decor theme?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The historic attractions in the area were superb. First stop was at the<b> Fort Laramie National Historic Site</b>. During the mid-1800's, the fort was the supply stop for the Pony Express, Mormon Trail, Oregon Trail, and California Trail. Thousands of emigrants making their way West walked these grounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A short drive up the road found us at the<b> Oregon Trail Ruts National Historic Landmark</b>. It was so difficult to imagine driving or guiding covered wagons (carts or wagons of any kind) over this path. Parts of the ruts were as high my knees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few miles further down the river was the <b>Register Cliff State Historic Site</b>. The Oregon Trail followed the North Platte River across the plains and into the rugged terrain of the West. As the emigrants passed these cliffs, they registered their presence. Over 700 names are found on Register Cliff, along with dates as early as 1829.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All three of these Historic Sites were poignant for Curt, as his great-great grandparents Bolinger emigrated to California via the Oregon Trail. Did they walk the very grounds of Fort Laramie that Curt walked? Did their wagon wheels touch the rut that Curt had his foot placed in? Did they register their names somewhere on Register Cliff?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following the ride we dined at "The Senators" steakhouse. As part of the "Ride and Dine" special, any entree from the menu could be ordered (including the $42 bison steak). I opted for the bison ribs, very yummy. Curt enjoyed a bison sirloin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plans for 2014 include the northwest Wyoming parks. This Wyoming stop was just enough to whet the appetite for Wyoming!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>coming next: just a touch of </i><b><i>Colorado</i></b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382679004128901161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725618852816312206.post-90862755790846129202013-08-25T17:43:00.000-07:002013-08-25T17:43:04.278-07:00The Black Hills, part 2<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 15th finds us on our way to <b>Custer City, SD</b>, and the French Creek RV Camp. This is probably the friendliest campground we have ever visited....the owner (Rock) is a 70-something cowboy-biker type BSer who is a HOOT! The camp is in town, two blocks from main street, with everything within walking distance. The Friday night cook-out for camp guests is pictured below. What a wonderful way to meet new people with like interests!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Custer City is such a fun little town to walk and browse. Touristy shops along with museums and eateries fill the main street. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The director of the town Visitor Center provided an excellent history lesson on Gen. George Custer, Crazy Horse, and the Battle of Little Bighorn, along with the early history of Custer City. This prepared us for our visit to the Custer Courthouse Museum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Old school items are always fascinating! This is probably the oldest globe I've ever seen. Notice the strange water fountain and the old pump organ also found in this museum classroom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, on to <b>Deadwood</b>! Before arriving at the campground, we stopped at the Crazy Horse Monument and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the whole site. This monument is another <b><span style="color: red;">"Must See"</span> . </b>The monument and museum honor not only Crazy Horse but all of the Native American Nations. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Artist Korczak Ziolkowski has definitely captured the spirit of the Native people and this hallowed land.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A trolley car tour, live cowboy music (including musician/historian Randy Christiansen) at the Bullock Hotel, and the re-enactment of the cold-blooded murder of Wild Bill Hickock at Saloon #10 rounded out our visit to Deadwood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is SO MUCH to see and do in the Black Hills! Have we been here before? Yes! Would we come back again? Absolutely!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Coming next: <b> Wyoming</b></i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382679004128901161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725618852816312206.post-1910433452138763642013-08-19T22:08:00.000-07:002013-08-19T22:08:15.335-07:00The Black Hills, South Dakota<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 11, 2013, and we are driving our favorite direction....WEST! First destination, the Black Hills of South Dakota. Because we try to do no more than 300 miles in one day, the logical place to stop was Mitchell, home of the<b> Corn Palace</b>. Of course we had to take pictures! The exterior of the building changes (new corn, new design) every year, so even if you've been there before it is worth seeing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesson learned: When the weather alert radio says possible tornado and ping-pong ball sized hail will be hitting Hot Springs within 15 minutes, grab the dog, the bag with valuables & meds, and a bottle of water. Head to the safe place (concrete shower house) BEFORE the lightning and hail begin. Fortunately, the hail was only dime sized and the beautiful little river did not flash flood. No damage, and we did not get washed away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 2013 found us back home in Florida with a new-to-us motor home. After spending eight months together on the road in 2012, we decided that: 1) we can live together in tight quarters and still love each other; 2) we love exploring new places and getting to make new friends all over the country; and, 3) we are having a ball and hope to become full time RVers. Thus, the upgrade to a larger motor home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 18, 2013, the first day of our 2013 trip! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 10th found us in Grafton, Iowa for my 45th high school class reunion....UNBELIEVABLE, where has this time gone?????</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Old Iron Nut and I spent a delightful day with our Anthem, Az, friend Mark at the Grand Canyon! While the day started out at 31 degrees at 6:00 AM, it was sunny, shirt-sleeve weather at the Canyon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its tags were visible on its wings (Tag H9), so we knew it was a released condor. Mark looked it up on the government website to find that this one was born in Portland 6/3/2008 and was released 9/24/2011. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">On a whim, we decided to drive part of the Desert View Drive, a new experience for all three of us. Wow, what a winner!!! Be sure to do this drive when you visit the Grand Canyon. There are numerous easy-to-park pull-outs with panaramic views of the canyon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To me, rocks and bolders are similar to clouds....they often contain faces and familiar figures. Please use your imaginations and dream with me :)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382679004128901161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725618852816312206.post-29676867468888358932012-10-21T15:55:00.000-07:002012-10-21T15:55:00.094-07:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the past six weeks, Curt and I have been traveling, visiting the places and people we love. My wonderful son Brandon suggested sharing the experiences and pictures by creating a Blog. My awesome daughter-in-law Amanda has shared her expertise to help with my initial efforts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may be asking, "who is this Miss Glorianna, and who or what is the Old Iron Nut?" Curt and I are members of Single Action Shooting Society (Cowboy Action Shooters), and these are our aliases. The activities of our trip "out west" have centered around cowboys/cowgirls, horses, land of the ancients, trains, and the natural beauty of the west. Miss Glorianna's inner cowgirl is chomping at the bit.</span><br />
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Sedona, nestled in this beautiful canyon. Mountains, red rocks, monoliths like
these surround this little town (tourist trap). We had Roscoe with us (too hot
to leave him in the car), so we ate lunch at Taos Cantina where we could sit at
the outside patio. Roscoe got his own water and food dishes; he was super
well-behaved. It was so much fun to sit outside, relax, watch people go by and
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Today we went to the Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments, twelve
miles north of Flagstaff. The two monument areas are on a 35 mile loop that was
completely awesome. We started at the south end and travelled north, so the
Sunset Crater Volcano area was first.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We
hiked the Lava Flow Trail. How cool is that, to be walking amongst a lava flow
in Arizona!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">While
on the Lava Flow Trail, we had this beautiful view of San Fancisco Peaks,
elevation 12,633 feet. This is the highest point in Arizona, is very close to
Williams, and is a very prominent view for miles.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We
continued heading north on the Loop Road. Finally, a closer view of Sunset
Crater, elevation 8039 feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">Painted
Desert. Again, we had no idea what all we would be seeing while driving on Loop
Road. All of a sudden, over a hill and right in front of us, the Painted Desert
came into view. We stopped at a pull-out to view the vista and to absorb the
beauty surrounding us. As the drive continued, we got closer and closer.
Wow!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We
arrived at the north end of the loop, the Wupatki National Monument area. This
national treasure protects the ancient dwellings of puebloan peoples. Curt and
I walked the trails, viewed, and took pictures of six different sites (yes, our
feet and knees hurt at the end of the day). Pueblos we visited include:
Wupatki, Wukoki, Nalakihu, Citadel, Lomaki, and Box Canyon
dwellings.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wukoki
Pueblo ruin. Based on its location, this most likely was a "lookout" for some
of the larger dwellings down the road.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Both
of us had a ball crawling around in this pueblo. This is just a sample of the
dozens of pictures taken. On the hike back to the parking lot, we both had to
wipe lots of red dirt off our knees and
butts.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We
arrived back in Williams mid-afternoon and were VERY hungry. This picture hints
at what the little town of Williams is about. Yes, it is another tourist trap,
but its history includes being a Historic Route 66
town.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">Station
66 Italian Bistro is where we chose to have lunch. Back in the day, before
Interstate 40, this was a gas station on Route 66. You can see some of the
restored gas pumps, etc. It's a very cute setting for a nice outside
lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">We haven't taken
many pictures of the Williams attractions yet. I do plan to take pictures of
the train & depot, especially the things that Mom, Jen & Tim, and Neil
& Carol will remember from our train trip to the Grand Canyon ten years
ago. Also, we are taking a driving trip to the Grand Canyon tomorrow, so I will
probably take a few pictures while there :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Love to you
all,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Miss Glorianna, the Old Iron Nut, and Roscoe Dawg</span></div>
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