Summer travels, by land for a change.....

It's been an interesting summer, being on land instead of water. Family matters were taken care of, so we had time to travel and explore the country. Kansas was the first stop, with a visit to the Oz Museum. Didn't see the Wizard, but the movie memorabilia displays were great.

                             The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion

Camping was a favorite, so we went to Colorado for a week to re-explore the Pikes Peak area. Cave dwellings, Cripple Creek gold mine and the Cog Railway were well worth the trip.

Camp site at Golden Eagle Campground, Cheyenne Mtn.

Cave Dwellings at Manitou Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Cog Railway at the top of Pikes Peak, 14,115 ft.





Next was to Arkansas for a family visit and camping at Buffalo National River and canoeing. No sailing, but still on water having a great time with my brother and his family and NLC friends.

Beautiful scenery and great company!






Last on the itinerary was Mammoth Cave National Park, and more camping. We took several tours, the Historic, New Entrance and a short walk/talk on how slavery was involved with the caves. The best one was the New Entrance as far as rock formations. The Historic covered the saltpeter mines and it's impact on the War of 1812.  Both worth the time to do.

 Saltpeter mines and main entrance

Stalactites, stalagmites and columns








That's all for now. The traveling south begins and back to Soteria to get her ready for the next adventures. Next post will cover the road back to Florida with any stops along the way.

Til then, fair winds!