As I drive through the United States I am either enjoying the beauty of the land or I am heavy in thought. At times I am overwhelmed with the majestic scenery and I find myself talking out loud to myself because I want to share!
#The prairies in South Dakota have different type grasses than the prairies in Nebraska and the prairies in Kansas are different as well. Different nutrients for the grass grazing animals?
#South Dakota has many small well maintained farms. Missouri has many small farms but not as well maintained. Illinois has lots of big farms!
#In my van I do NOT do much passing – I am the vehicle being passed. I notice on two lane rural highways – many people do not know when to pass safely even though there are passing lines.
#Wind and high profile vans can be scary!
#Pelicans are everywhere throughout the Midwest!
#The Missouri river between St Joseph, Mo and South Dakota (on I-29) is still flooded. Storms happened in March/April – I drove this route the first week in July and saw the devastation of the flooding – farms under water, highway off/on ramps covered in smelly murky water. I drove the route last week and this area will NEVER be the same!
#I like being around people! I love being alone in nature! Life is interesting!
Category Archives: Travel
Safe and sound
I left Sioux Falls yesterday – missed the tornado. ???My friends are safe! Spent the night at a Lavender Farm.
Road to Devils Tower
After leaving Thermopolis I headed towards the Big Horn Mountains. MollyG and I experienced our first mountain pass – Powder River Pass.
Trying to stay OFF interstates- MollyG cruises at 65 mph.
Last night we stayed at the base of Devils Tower and watched “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” at an outside campground.
South Dakota – here we come.
Wyoming
1st day in Wyoming – around Cheyenne – Southern part was full of sunflower fields. 2nd day around Casper – checked out Fort Laramie. Lots of Hawks until I reached Hawk Springs – then there was none. Wyoming has huge vastness – sage fields, blue skies! The unexpected ravines, canyons, splits in the earth are frigging amazing. Checked out the Wind River Indian Reservation- near Riverton.
Third day – Thermopolis – Had breakfast at the Black Bear Cafe and soaked at the Hellies Teepee pools. Tonight is a Sweat Lodge. Tomorrow (Monday morning) I am off to Buffalo Wyoming and Devils tower.
Heading North
I am hitting the road- on my way to Thermopolis Wyoming. Thought I would go SOUTH but friends were busy with the holiday. I will keep you posted on my adventures. In Wyoming I will be soaking in mineral waters and sharing a sweat lodge on Sunday. MollyG is ready for travel. She has had major work done- transmission, rear and front end work, new tires and the entire RV checked out! I am headed to Bloomington the last week in September so I have a lot of time, space and travel to keep my heart open and my head interested!
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Whereabouts
I started this blog so friends and family could track where I am and what I am up to since I seem to be a USA trotter. I will be heading back to Colorado sometime next week. If I get my van back from the mechanics and the weather holds without flash flooding I can leave as early as Saturday June 29th. The plan is to be back in Denver by July 10th when I have a doctor’s appt.
Good Morning Connie
Last night, Bloomington had tornado warnings- lots of rain, thunder and lightening. When I went to bed all was fine.
When I went out to feed the chickens this morning I saw that all was not fine.
Thank you to Kenny the tree guy who came out and removed the tree. NO damage to the van – not one scratch!
Illinois
Wednesday, June 5th, I spent the last night outside of Springfield, Illinois in a rural KOA campground- which is for sale!
The frogs, crickets and major rain storm kept me company all night. On to Bloomington!
Birds in Missouri
2nd day of my road trip (6/4/19) was hot and humid. I found myself at an RV camping park in Savannah, Missouri. Wondering if anyone with an RV or camper van has had birds who have taken on your rig/ car/ truck. As soon as I backed into my camp spot a bird went underneath and chirped loudly. I never saw the bird close up because every time I moved inside the van the bird stopped chirping. In the morning the bird was on top of my van waking me up loudly with his song…..Maybe thought the van would make a nice nest and was calling for a mate??????????? I KNOW I know- the fan needs to be cleaned………