2017, Route 66 Journey

08.21.17 Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota

Monday, August 21, 2017 - Last Friday, Roy and I went to see the famous Mount Rushmore, in Keystone, South Dakota. My poor husband has so much to put up with, being married to me. My thoughts of how it would be like to see Mount Rushmore in person did nothing to prepare me for… Continue reading 08.21.17 Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota

2017, Route 66 Journey, Wyoming, Wyoming

08.19.17 Rocky Mountain National Park in Northern Colorado

Saturday, August 19, 2017 - We had not planned to go to the Rocky Mountains until our friend Teddy Forrest mentioned what a great drive the Old Fall River Road was.  That started me trying to find a place around Rocky Mountain National Park for us to stay for a few days.  That search went… Continue reading 08.19.17 Rocky Mountain National Park in Northern Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

08.14.17 Magic Town in Old Colorado City, Colorado

Monday, August 14, 2017 - Saturday, Roy and I went to check out Magic Town in Old Colorado City  We didn't know about it so I looked into it and was quite intrigued and am so happy we got to experience it! Magic Town is located in the Old Colorado City historic district in Colorado… Continue reading 08.14.17 Magic Town in Old Colorado City, Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

08.13.17 Manitou Cliff Dwellings in Manitou, Colorado

Sunday, August 13, 2017 - On Friday we headed out to see the Manitou Cliff Dwellings and then to go to Magic Town in Old Colorado City.  Someone had the bright idea of having a bike riding contest right in the middle of Old Colorado City.  We couldn't even get close to Magic Town in… Continue reading 08.13.17 Manitou Cliff Dwellings in Manitou, Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

08.11.17 Santa’s Village at the North Pole in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Friday, August 11, 2017 - On our way back down the mountain from seeing Pike's Peak on Tuesday we saw that the North Pole was open and the sun was starting to come out.  We only had about an hour there before they closed but we went in and rode the rides we could while… Continue reading 08.11.17 Santa’s Village at the North Pole in Colorado Springs, Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

08.10.17 Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - At 14,110 feet elevation, Pike's Peak is America's Mountain.  It is a 19 mile highway up to the clouds where we explored Colorado's most famous peak on Tuesday. Two years ago we were here and at the top there was deep snow all around.  This time there was very little… Continue reading 08.10.17 Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

08.07.17 Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Monday, August 7, 2017 - Last Thursday we planned to go to two places.  One of them worked out and it was really cool! Ghost Town Museum was created in 1954 from a desire to preserve Colorado's Wild West era for generations to come. This ghost “town” is an indoor collection of the very structures… Continue reading 08.07.17 Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

08.02.17 Focus on the Family and Garden of the God’s – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - Two years ago we traveled for several months through the western states on a different travel path than we are going this year but we are again staying at Colorado Heights Resort in Monument, Colorado. After staying in non Coast to Coast parks for a week on our way to… Continue reading 08.02.17 Focus on the Family and Garden of the God’s – Colorado Springs, Colorado

2017, Route 66 Journey

07.30.17 Treasure Lake RV Resort, Perry State Park and Russell, Kansas

Sunday, July 30, 2017 - In Branson, Missouri we stayed at Treasure Lake RV Resort for 10 nights.  In Ozawkie, Kansas we stayed at Perry State Park for two nights.  In Russell, Kansas we are staying at Fossil Creek RV Park for three nights. Treasure Lake RV Resort is the biggest RV park we've ever… Continue reading 07.30.17 Treasure Lake RV Resort, Perry State Park and Russell, Kansas

2017, Route 66 Journey

07.26.17 Keeter Center, Downtown Branson, Missouri and they found some rocks!!!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - We pulled out of Treasure Lake RV Resort this morning and are headed to Perry State Park in Kansas for a couple of nights.  Our actual destination is Monument, Colorado which is a 13 hour drive.  We're breaking that long drive up into three overnight stays along the way. This… Continue reading 07.26.17 Keeter Center, Downtown Branson, Missouri and they found some rocks!!!