Oregon(Part 1)I have another travel update ready for the rugged state of Oregon. We’ve visited many regions of the Beaver State in the past and have always been delighted by what we saw. Once again, the regions we chose to explore were very gratifying. We were optimistic for smokeless skies even …

Washington Washington is known for Boeing, the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world. It’s also the home of Starbucks, Amazon, Nordstrom, Microsoft, Costco, and Alaska Airlines. And it’s definitely known for many other things, one being its natural beauty. Although this note doesn’t start …

Idaho In the past we have explored much of Idaho. This time we thought American Falls sounded intriguing; we also wanted to visit and tour the capital city of Boise. Driving from Kemmerer, WY to American Falls, ID the scenery is quit …

Wyoming Hot Springs State Park is located in Thermopolis. The Tepee Fountain greets visitors shortly after entering. Early settlers of Thermopolis created the fountain by piping mineral water up through the ground and straight into …

Colorado After leaving Nebraska (where my last update left off) we made a stop in Loveland, CO before heading to Wyoming. From there we drove to Denver one day to tour the State Capitol Building. It’s one of a few where guided tours include a trip to the dome observation area, if you are willing …

Our next stop was Valentine, Nebraska.We rode bikes across an old rail bridge on the Cowbow Trail. It crosses the scenic Niobrara River.There are many horse and cattle ranches just outside of Valentine.There are scenic views everywhere you look. There are several state parks and national wildlife r …