From Norfolk to Chicago
9 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
We took an early morning flight to start our trip with a visit to family friends in Kansas City.
First stop, Chicago. To our surprise, everything went smoothly despite the government shutdown.
Back to Kansas
9 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Surprisingly, we arrived on time at Kansas City Airport, MO. For the trip to L.A. we booked a rental car, but it's the midwest, we got a very big truck. What a great experience, I guess. Of course,Okumaya devam et
Welcome to Leavenworth
9 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
11 years ago, Leavenworth was our hometown for a while. We took the time to drive by and reveal some old memories.
Traveling Kansas
10 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Leaving Kansas City going west ...
... to Amarillo.
Like over a decade ago, we were still enjoying the impressive landscape and the wide plains.
Greensburg, The Well
10 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Stopped in a little town named Greensburg along our way. There's a small museum telling the history of the worlds hand digged well and the history of the 2007 tornado that destroyed more than 95% ofOkumaya devam et
Dorothys home, Liberal
10 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
On our way, we passed Liberal. We're surprised to see the sign to visit Dorothy's house.
Big Texican, Amadillo, Tx
10 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
Great trip today. Arrived at our final destination for today after around 590 miles. This place is a bit touristy, but a lot of fun.
Right next door is the Big Texican Steak Restaurant. We enjoyed aOkumaya devam et
The Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Looking for some excitement during our trip. There're tons of little curiosities.
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The Helium Sun dail
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
There's another roadside gem.
Cadillac Ranch and Motel
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Very popular Touristspot. You can bring Spraypaint and get creative.
Midpoint Route 66
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
The midpoint of Route 66 catched our eye. It was worth the stop. We took some pictures and grabbed a great breakfast at the diner. Outside, a hunting group stopped, and they had a full trailer ofOkumaya devam et
The world's biggest Flipflop
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌬 72 °F
Stopped there because it was on the road and we needed gas.
Blue hole
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌬 75 °F
Very surprising. Found the blue hole online. When we got there, we learned that it is a big scuba diving spot.
Continental Divide New Mexico
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌬 63 °F
Roadside Attraction
El Rancho Hotel, Gullap
11 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
For tonight, we stay at the famous El Rancho Hotel.
Petrified Forest NP, AZ
12 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Petrified Forest was right on our way. Against their own website and signs on the entrance, the park is closed for public. There's an automatic door with a timer. A lot of people are waiting for theOkumaya devam et
Meteor Crater, AZ
12 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Great experience seeing the best preserved meteor crater in the world. Had a tour to walk a bit on the crater rim. Our guide had a couple of amazing stories. So we learned that it's not possible toOkumaya devam et
Horseshoe Canyon
12 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
It was a bit crowded but open. We walked about 1 km downhill to enjoy the wonderful view.
Glen Canyon Dam
12 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Took the chance to stop on the way.
Bryce Canyon 1
13 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
Started with a bit of a bad weather forecast today. We got lucky the wind was in our favor. Did some shorter hikes to enjoy the breathtaking nature.
Bryce Canyon 2
13 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Still luck with the weather. Thanks due to the Bryce Canyon Association, the Visitor Center was open, and the whole park accessible.
Mule Ride through Bryce Canyon
13 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
What a very unique experience. On a mule back up and down the Canyon. We beat the weather about 10 to 15 minutes. The views were stunning. The mules above and beyond. I rode Newt, my husband Bert.
Bowers Cave
14 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌬 43 °F
Close by, there was another cave. Easier to find but more difficult to get in. Just a rusty ladder in the middle of nowhere, no phone service. Went un there just one at the time to avoid we both beingOkumaya devam et
Zion National Park
14 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We didn't want to miss Zion National Park. We heard yesterday that the park and the amenities are open despite the government shutdown. Also a warning that it is very crowded. And they were right. ItOkumaya devam et
Mammoth Cave
14 Ekim 2025, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
A small dot on the map suggested a small accessible cave. It was tricky to get there. The roads were narrow forest service roads. It was worth the struggle. Very existing to go down there.