Category Archives: Places to Go

Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

When I left Fort Fetterman, it was nearing lunchtime. My plan was to stop somewhere in Casper, but I wasn’t sure what I was in the mood for. I didn’t see anything inviting at the first exit south of the … Continue reading →

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Fort Fetterman Historic Site

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

My first day’s goal was Sheridan, about a seven-hour drive from home. I hunted for places to stop along the way and found this state park seven miles outside the town of Douglas. The fort was established in 1867 to … Continue reading →

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Chugwater Soda Fountain

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

I had several vacation days still to take and a new bunch coming at the beginning of July. I decided to use a couple of them to drive to Montana and visit Little Bighorn National Battlefield. I left home early … Continue reading →

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Academy Chapel

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Roger

I went on Academy grounds today with my department to see a movie on engineering in the Planetarium. The movie was designed to interest kids (especially girls) in engineering as a career and really had no other theme. It also … Continue reading →

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What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Roger

I woke up Saturday morning a little before 7:00 with a strong desire to go somewhere. I spent about an hour on my computer trying to decide where. I couldn’t find anything that looked interesting. It was getting me a … Continue reading →

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