Sunrise
Carroll Mansion Museum
Carroll Mansion Museum
Carroll Mansion Museum
Yep🙁
Sunset…just before the rain!
Posts about my Chapter 5 travel adventures
Did you realize Iowa is known for its wines? I didn’t either! About nine wineries dot this Iowan countryside, offering fruity and dry wines. The port at my Harvest Host? Exquisite! If you’re ever in the Des Moines area of Iowa, check out La Vida Loca Winery. Both Addie and I like it here!
Nebraska and Nebraskans rock! Today, I slowly wove my way across northern Nebraska to just across the border into South Dakota. The scenery and the people surprised me. Explored Valentine, Niobrara River, Smith Falls, and Ashfall Fossils! Something I noticed: at many other places if I ask where the fellow traveler is from, they’ll say Iowa, Washington, … some state. In Nebraska, they’ll say the town they’re from since they’re all from Nebraska. Northern Nebraska seems to be where Nebraskans vacation.
Note: The Mammoth Site near Mt. Rushmore is “only” 140,000 years old.
Nebraska sports rolling hills, cornfields, and VINEYARDS! Today’s drive in northern Nebraska included surprising sights. The day concluded with wine tasting, wine drinking, and lots of conversation at Niobrara Valley Winery, a Harvest Host. Along with two retired couples, I sampled (and drank) wines and swapped travel adventures, locations, and stories. Nice way to end the day!
I chose not to drive anywhere today! Instead, I walked the White River Trail to the Ice House Ponds (perhaps they freeze during winter?) and returned to Addie, air conditioning, and trip planning. A very relaxing day!
I chose not to drive anywhere today! Instead, I walked the White River Trail to the Ice House Ponds (perhaps they freeze during winter?) and returned to Addie, air conditioning, and trip planning. A very relaxing day!
What a lovely state park! It’s a converted fort, with a bit of old west history… Although it’s hot – 92° high today, the many sights and signs make for intriguing viewing. This evening, I went on a jeep ride up to the buttes. Great sunset views!