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…

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…

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…

Mt. Rushmore

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.…

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…

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…

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…