Okay, fair warning, we hit ten stops today, so if you think my previous posts were long, you should set aside some time for this one…or divide it up. 😊 It’s worth reading about though!! First, I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but camping actually went really well yesterday! I finished my blog postContinue reading "All the Landmarks"
Reaching the Platte River
Today we reached Rock Creek Station, Fort Kearney, Pioneer Village, and the Platte River!
Traveling Through Kansas
Day 7 (June 3rd): After the laptop incident of last night, the bugs seemed satisfied and pretty much left us alone, except for one final assassination attempt by a June bug as it attempted to get into our tent by slamming into the side as we were trying to sleep. Of course, I had someContinue reading "Traveling Through Kansas"
Pioneer Camping Grounds and Stops
Days 4 - 6: After a refreshing couple days spent celebrating my father-in-law's birthday, catching up on laundry, and grabbing some groceries, we are back on the road! I know it might seem odd to go back to Independence when we technically had moved past it, but I simply had to try a tour fromContinue reading "Pioneer Camping Grounds and Stops"
Visiting the Trailheads
A full day of jumping off spots, historical sites, camping areas, and trail ruts.
The Gateway to the West
Visiting the Gateway of the West, and Arrow Rock, MO.
On The Road
Day 1: Driving from VA to St. Louis. By car, not steamboat, with a celebratory stop at a distillery.
So, what’s going on?
Find out why I am doing a month-long road trip across the country, and how to follow along!
Camping Practice: Part Two
The first order of business once we finally finished the interminable task of unloading the car and setting up the tent was finding firewood before it got dark. I might add that one of the only things I was actually looking forward to during this camping trip was sitting in front of a fire andContinue reading "Camping Practice: Part Two"
Camping Practice: Part One
Have you ever heard of a "practice" camping trip? Yeah, me neither. But my husband insisted that it was necessary. When he first suggested this abominable plan in January, gently noting that I hadn't set foot in a tent in almost two decades and insinuating it might be better to know how to set upContinue reading "Camping Practice: Part One"