Walking Along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in Illinois

July 1, 2023 On Sunday (June 25), we decided to walk to the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park along the Hennepin Canal State Trail. The trail runs right behind the campground. We headed to the left (east) and found the trail to be level and easy to walk along. We saw many birds. Two bright […]

Fort Hays Historical Site in Hays, Kansas

June 2, 2023 Since we had some time before our dinner invitation on May 20th, we decided to check out the Fort Hays Historical Site. I enjoyed this walking tour. It was free, but I think they normally charge. All the prices were marked out, with free written next to them. The simulated bison ( […]

Last Hike in Great Salt Plains Lake State Park in Oklahoma

May 29, 2023 The day before leaving (May 18), we went on one last hike. We walked over to the beach area campground along the road. We had to go out of the state park and onto the main road before going back into the state park. We walked past the dam. Once we got […]

Hiking by the Salt Fork of Arkansas River in Oklahoma

May 26, 2023 From the River Road Campground, we walked across the bridge over the Salt Fork Arkansas River. Nox started out ready to walk and got tired part way over the bridge. She had to be put in her backpack. Looking over the bridge rail, we saw so many large fish. We crossed the […]

From Texas to The Great Salt Plains Lake State Park in Oklahoma

May 23, 2023 As we headed north on I-35, I saw so many wildflowers blooming. I also saw fields of oil wells. Cattle ranches and horse ranches were common sights. We crossed into Oklahoma. I know this picture is not that great, due to the reflections on the window, so please forgive the poor quality. […]

Battleship Memorable Park – Part 4 – USS Drum

March 21, 2023 After touring the Aircraft Pavilion, we walked outside to tour the World War II Submarine, the USS Drum. There was an easy platform to climb to get to the upper deck of the submarine. You can see the top of the platform next to the submarine. The self guided tour started forward, […]

Battleship Memorial Park – Part 3 – Aircraft Pavilion

March 19, 2023 After touring the battleship USS Alabama, we headed back inside of the Aircraft Pavilion. The Aircraft Pavilion had mini theaters set up in front of the various aircrafts using old theater seats or folding chairs in front of large screen TVs. These mini theaters were playing history programs about the wars and […]

Battleship Memorial Park – Part 2 – The USS Alabama

March 18, 2023 See the previous post for Part 1. This post is about our self guided tour of the USS Alabama. This is another picture heavy post. After we paid, we stopped at the restrooms before following the signs to the USS Alabama. We walked up the first ramp (there are two ramps). On […]

Battleship Memorial Park on Mobile Bay in Alabama – Part 1

March 17, 2023 Yesterday, we rode the motorcycle to see the Battleship Memorial Park. It has the USS Alabama and the USS Drum, as well as many tanks and aircraft. As you turn onto the road into the park, you are greeted by two large guns, one on either side of the entrance. You have […]

Gulf State Park in Alabama

March 15, 2023 On Monday (March 13), we decided to head to Gulf State Park and see what it looked like. Nox was ready to go with us when I asked her if she wanted to go in the truck. Bruce drove down the Baldwin Beach Express, which turns into the Foley Beach Express. We […]