Branson
We didn’t realize Springfield was so close to the live music mecca of the Ozarks: Branson, Missouri. We took care of work stuff early, and head on down. It was a must to see a show while in town, especially since outdoor activities were not an appealing option in the 100 degree weather. From among […]
Branson
We didn’t realize Springfield was so close to the live music mecca of the Ozarks: Branson, Missouri. We took care of work stuff early, and head on down. It was a must to see a show while in town, especially since outdoor activities were not an appealing option in the 100 degree weather. From among […]
Colorado to Missouri: An Unlikely Route
Under pretty much any circumstances, it doesn’t make any sense to stop in Springfield, Missouri on the way from Denver, Colorado to Los Angeles, California. It’s almost 800 miles in the opposite direction, but apparently someone in Springfield has some pretty persuasive powers. Working as tour managers in the field of mobile marketing, schedules and routes can […]
Mt. Rushmore
Rapid City, South Dakota, is a convenient place to stop on the way from Billings, MT to Sioux Falls, SD, just about half-way. It’s also a great jumping off point for exploring Custer State Park, Badlands National Park and Mt. Rushmore, in addition to being close to Sturgis. Ours was a short visit, but even […]
Awesome Example of Classic Americana!
Stops like this are truely what make driving the country worth the hours. For anyone who has driven I-95 think of South Of The Border mid-west style. There are signs for hundreds of miles as you approach this icon. “The Wall Drug Store got its start during the Depression years by offering Free Ice Water […]
A long, long drive
After work on Tuesday, July 24 we dove immediately into our whirlwind 1700-mile drive from Burlington, WA to Sioux Falls, SD, where we had another event at a local dirt track (the I-90 Speedway). Here are some photos from eastern Washington, nothern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota.
16 oz Almond Joy with Soy Milk Please
One of my favorite things about the Pacific Northwest is the ever-present coffee hut. They are everywhere! Most are geared toward drive-through, while some you can walk up to as well. Even though I refuse to pay for anything but the $1.69 coffee of the day at Starbucks, I can’t resist the flavors, sizes, milk […]
Extra Large
Seriously, what kind of vehicle requires tires this big?
Mt. Rainier Hike
At 14, 411 feet, Mt. Rainier is the highest peak in Washington. It is also an inactive volcano, now with a mantle of snowfields, glacier and dense forests. It is a Northwest icon, with over 300 miles of trailes throughout the park. We decided on an approach from the Northwest (closest to where we were […]
Seattle
In contrast to last year, we saw lots of rain this trip to the Pacific Northwest. We did catch the Bite of Seattle this time. It featured lots of food, live bands and chance meetings with some friends who were in town working either at this event or nearby.