Heartland of America Smoothbore Championship
The 19th annual Heartland of America Smoothbore Championship was hosted by the Pine Ridge Muzzleloaders in Huntsville, Missouri.
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Widowmakers Reunion Rendezvous 2021
The Western Widowmakers Rendezvous for 2021 was held just north of Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Katy Trail Bike Ride
Our Trip It took us a total of 8 days to ride our bicycles across Missouri on the Katy Trail. The longest day was 54 miles and the shortest day was 16 miles. In addition to the long miles during the day, we also camped 5 out of the 7 nights! Our total mileage for the Katy Trail was 257.3 miles. Then we had to ride an additional 58.5 miles back to Washington, Missouri to Read More …
Birthday Trip to Glade Top Trail
In addition to being my birthday, my wife suggested that we go camping near Glade Top Trail! On one hand my ears could have deceived me. On the other hand I said “WHAT????” She suggested that we just make a quick trip down to Hercules Glades and spend the night and come back the next day! She wanted to take all three Weiner dogs with us to get them comfortable traveling with us again. Our Read More …
Museum of the Fur Trade
I just had to stop by the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, Nebraska. Nonetheless, we were heading back to Missouri from Montana and it was on our flight plan. We had just stopped by Custer, South Dakota and trying to figure out what we were going to see next. I suggested that we stop in Chadron and visit this museum. Furthermore, I am not going into details on the post about the Museum Read More …
Valley of the Gods – Utah
Our camp spot at Valley of the Gods in Utah.
Fort Uncompahgre – Delta, Colorado
While in the area my wife and I stopped by to see Fort Uncompahgre.
Chimney Rock – Nebraska
We had to stop at Chimney Rock – Nebraska. Chimney Rock Chimney Rock was a major landmark for the people traveling the Oregon Trail. In addition, the first recorded mention of “Chimney Rock” was in 1827 by Joshua Pilcher an American fur trader and Indian agent. Pilcher became the owner and president of the Missouri Fur Company, based in St. Louis. Furthermore, Chimney Rock was designated a National Historic Site on August 9, 1956. In fact Chimney Rock is also a National Read More …