Overland Trail – Page 3

Reaching the Platte River

Today we reached Rock Creek Station, Fort Kearney, Pioneer Village, and the Platte River!

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 someContinueContinue 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 fromContinueContinue reading “Pioneer Camping Grounds and Stops”

Visiting the Trailheads

A full day of jumping off spots, historical sites, camping areas, and trail ruts.

On The Road

Day 1: Driving from VA to St. Louis. By car, not steamboat, with a celebratory stop at a distillery.

Bloomers and Perspectives

I think one of the least talked-about trials of a writer is figuring out which WIP to actually work on. I’ve been intending to work on Picture of the Past (PoP) for the last three weeks, but in reality, I’ve mostly worked on some research. . . and Drawn Into Love. This week, though, IContinueContinue reading “Bloomers and Perspectives”