Bob’s Atomic Burgers in Golden, Colorado

June 17, 2023 We love Bob’s Atomic Burgers in Golden, Colorado. They are a small hamburger joint with delicious burgers, fries, and onion rings. While we were in Golden, we rode the motorcycle to Bob’s not long after they opened for the day. We picked up a hamburger sleeve each and marked the the toppings […]

Out of Order Post – Another Fall

June 3, 2023 This morning (Saturday), we walked over to the Grateful Bread Bakery in Golden, CO. The heavy rains had washed large rocks onto the bridge to the center the bakery is in. I was glad I was wearing my hiking boots, as they supported my ankles as I tripped over a rock about […]

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 ( […]

Broken Down Miniature Train in Ellis, Kansas

June 1, 2023 While in Ellis, Kansas, on Saturday (May 20), I wanted to ride the miniature train. It normally runs on Saturday, so I was hoping we’d get a chance to ride it. It wasn’t running last year when we visited Ellis. In the morning, we walked over to the train museum to buy […]

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 […]

Digging for Selenite Crystals at the Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

May 28, 2023 One of the things I wanted to do was dig for selenite crystals at the Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. It is the only place in the world that you can dig for hourglass shaped selenite crystals. Now, we didn’t bother to look up what to bring, as we expected to […]

Checking Out the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

May 27, 2023 After our hike in the morning, Nox was tired and just wanted to rest with all her toys. I wanted to go see the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, which is next to the Great Salt Plains Lake State Park. Bruce and I left Nox behind in the air conditioned RV since […]

Cypress Island Preserve, East of Lafayette, Louisiana

May 13, 2023 Yesterday, Bruce was wondering if there was something I wanted to do. I suggested the Cypress Island Preserve. The Cypress Island Preserve is part of The Nature Conservancy organization. https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/cypress-island/. It is 9,500 acres of cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwood forest habitat. I suggested we go in the truck due to the […]

What Is Harvest Host?

May 8, 2023 We’ve stayed at two Harvest Host locations. Some of you may be wondering what Harvest Host is. I am going to provide a link to their site – https://harvesthosts.com/ It is a company that coordinates with farms, vineyards, wineries, breweries and museums to provide a place for self contained RVers to stay […]

Tabasco Tour on Avery Island, Louisiana – Part 2

May 5, 2023 After we walked through the small greenhouse, the next part of the tour was the Tabasco Barrel Museum. Just a few steps away from the Tabasco Barrel Museum, is a view into one of the warehouses that stores barrels full of the Tabasco pepper mash. Notice the salt on top of the […]