Month: February 2019

Monument Rocks

February 22, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Unlike anywhere else in Kansas that I know of, the Monument Rocks are chalk towers that rise imposingly from the otherwise flat prairie. Located about 25 miles south of Oakley on Highway 83 and a few miles east on a gravel road, the formations sit on private land. The public is welcome to visit the […]

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Elephant Rocks State Park

February 18, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

One thing Gail and I have learned during our travels of the United States is how rich the country is with interesting and unusual places to visit. Some of our destinations are cultural stops that highlight the vision, the creativity and the expansion movements of the country and its people. Other places highlight mother nature’s […]

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February Ho-Hums

February 12, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

What do bloggers do to bridge the gap when their main topic is in pause mode? The pace of our posts lately are reminiscent of a sign we saw this summer alerting drivers to watch out for turtles crossing the road! We were warned when we started our blog that writers block would inevitably set […]

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Arapaho National Forest Colorado Trip

February 6, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

We love Colorado and have been there many, many times over the years. Our problem is, we can’t decide what season we love the best in the Rockies. Summer is beautiful with all the mountain flowers and sunshine. Fall is magical, especially when the Aspens are changing colors. Winter is wonderful for skiing….we love to […]

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