Home Safe and Sound
We’re home safe. Come back later to see the photos from the last few days of our trip.
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Keyhole State Park to Sturgis
Keyhole State Park in Wyoming, was a beautiful campground, overlooking Keyhole Lake. But when the sun went down, the bugs came out, and so did Kent’s bug net. Sunday morning, we all sported our Sunday best, and prepared to saddle … Continue reading →
Yellowstone to Keyhole
Sorry about the lack of last night’s blog post. There was no signal at the Whitney Ranch outside of Billings, Montana, where we stayed. So here are two days worth. After having a sleepless night of worrying about bears getting … Continue reading →
Our Sturgis Trip – Day 1
Well, we arrived at Flatrock Campground, our first night’s stay. The trip from Salt Lake and Island Park was pleasant and enjoyable. Kent says: “Hi Mom, Hi Noah.” (Side note: Kent shared with us his childhood trauma of eating oat … Continue reading →
Preparing for the Trip – Our Plan
We held our pre-trip meeting on Thursday and discussed the trip. Everyone seemed excited for our adventure. Each day during our trip, I will post pictures and comments from our group. Here are our traveling days and miles: Days Routes … Continue reading →
Home at Last!
Home at last …and yes, Penny left the lights on.
Continue reading →An Uneventful Day
I woke up, laid in bed for another half hour. Took a shower. Ate my free continental breakfast. (Raisin brand cereal, orange juice and a sweet roll.) Packed the bike. Layered up.(That means I put on multiple layers of clothing … Continue reading →
Finding my Sacred Grove
After returning from the Indiana Jones movie, I thought I would add a few parting thoughts to today’s blog. Tomorrow, my three week journey will come to a close. It has been a wonderful adventure through history, giving me a … Continue reading →
Half Dry and Half Wet
This morning I had a personal debate with myself to determine the best route to take today towards home – The southern route on I-70 via Denver; or the northern route on I-80 via Cheyenne. I did my homework, watched … Continue reading →
I Walked Through Zion
Upon my arrival in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, I was eager to visit the Independence Temple lot, located in the heart of Independence. After checking into my room last night, I drove to the location. The temple lot was what … Continue reading →
The Gathering to Jackson County, Missouri
As you probably figured out, from my short and to the point post last night, I was pretty worn out. What I failed to mention, or rather confess, was that I became a turncoat last night. Let me explain. As … Continue reading →
12 Hours in the Saddle
Left at 7:00 AM this morning, heading west. Passed through the states of Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, logging 600 miles on the bike. Pulled into the motel at 7:00 PM. I’m tired…good night.
Continue reading →The Price of Freedom!
As the sun rose in the eastern sky this morning, I walked the grounds of the Arlington Cemetery. I visited John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, with the eternal flame burning. On my way to the tomb of the unknown soldiers, I … Continue reading →
Our Nation’s Capitol
Up early and off to the Hershey Factory to engulf myself in chocolate. Milton S. Hershey began the Hershey Company in 1894, when he decided to produce a sweet chocolate coating for his caramels. Previous to this discovery, Mr. Hershey … Continue reading →
From the Valley of Dispare to Chocolate
Valley Forge, now a lot of open space, in December 1777 through April 1778 was the home to 11,000 troops, half-naked, barefoot, cold and starving. It was a critical time in our US history. The army was close to disbanding … Continue reading →
Palmyra Came to an End
Our time in Palmyra came to an end this morning, as we packed up to head our separate ways; Penny and Jennica on a plane bound for Salt Lake and myself back on the iron horse, “The Blue Pearl,” headed … Continue reading →
What a Way to End the Day!
Our morning began dressed in white in the Palmyra Temple, doing baptisms for the dead, with proxy names supplied for us by Cindy Ogden (Thanks Cindy). As we entered through the east doors of the temple, looking across the foyer … Continue reading →
A Walk Through Palmyra
After attending church this morning, our first visit was the Grandin Building, where the first edition of the Book of Mormon was printed. It was amazing to realize how tedious the work was and how everything fell into place for … Continue reading →
A Happy Buffalo Reunion!
This morning I met Penny and Jennica at the Buffalo Airport. It was a happy reunion; I hugged Jen and then laid a good one on Penny. I missed them both, but especially my sweetheart. After transferring my gear from … Continue reading →
Tarred and Feathered
I started the day early, wanting to tour the Kirtland Temple, the John Johnson Home (Which was an hour’s drive in the opposite direction) and make the drive to Buffalo in upper state New York, all in one day. I’m … Continue reading →