Category Archives: Missouri

Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center, Nebraska City, NE

Today was a busy day & I traveled through four states. I spent the last six months in Kansas and it was time to start the trip to Yellowstone.

Getting My Kicks on Route 66 in Kansas & Missouri

This is my first trip traveling on Route 66 and it has not disappointed! A little history U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 or the Mother Road — holds a special place in American consciousness and evokes images of simpler times, mom and pop businesses, and the icons of a mobile nationContinue reading “Getting My Kicks on Route 66 in Kansas & Missouri”

Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO

Part 2 Are you ready to take a step back in time? The museum has so many exhibits that will make you reminisce about the good old days. I hope you enjoy seeing these as much as I did. I would love to hear your stories! The Drugstore We had several local drugstores in ourContinue reading “Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO”

Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO

Part 1 This will be the first of several posts about the Joplin History & Mineral Museum. The museum is about an hour east of Coffeyville. There is a wide variety of exhibits and has something for everyone. The museum charges $3.00 admission, which is worth every penny. The first exhibit was simply delightful. TheContinue reading “Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO”

Really Big Stuff

While in the St. Louis area, I found two interesting places to visit. I love finding quirky roadside attractions and here are a couple to add to my list. Several people have asked how I find the places I visit. I have two favorite places I look for ideas. The first is Atlas Obscura, anContinue reading “Really Big Stuff”

Christmas with Van Gogh

I was lucky enough to visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam & see so many of Vincent Van Gogh’s works in person.  The museum is temporarily closed due to COVID; however, you can visit the museum online. I wasn’t able to see the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit in Charlotte, but Christmas Day I wentContinue reading “Christmas with Van Gogh”

Christmas Eve at the Gateway Arch

Christmas Eve found me near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. I had never been so I was anxious to get there before they closed at 4 pm. There was not time to stop, so I drove there still pulling my camper. I was in awe of the Arch and took so many pictures. ThisContinue reading “Christmas Eve at the Gateway Arch”