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Yellowstone National Park – Day One

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Roger

It was 50 miles from Cody to the East Entrance of the park, which sounds like a lot, but the scenery was every bit as good as the scenery in the park. We got about halfway when it began to … Continue reading →

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Scotts Bluff National Monument

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Roger

I planned on visiting this famous hill along the Oregon Trail when I lived in Colorado, but it never happened. It did, however, happen to be on our route from Kansas City to Cody, Wyoming. Our drive took us past … Continue reading →

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The National WWI Museum and Memorial

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Roger

The first stop on our trip was Kansas City to visit our daughter. We spent Saturday morning at this museum — one of the best I’ve ever been to. It covers WWI is a thorough, well-organized, interesting way without being … Continue reading →

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Reptile/Amphibian #43 – Diamond-backed Watersnake

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Roger

nerodia rhombifier Friday, May 10, 2024 – 10:05 am Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas I spotted the snake swimming along the muddy shore in one of the canals. As I watched, it crawled up onto the muddy bank like … Continue reading →

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Reptile/Amphibian #42 – Western Ratsnake

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Roger

pantherophis obsoletus Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 12:20 pm Pope County, Arkansas – Galla Creek State Wildlife Management Area After a morning of birding at Holla Bend, I headed toward home via Atkins Bottoms. I decided to make a quick … Continue reading →

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