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Elvis for President!

Posted on July 20, 2015 by panini98

The drive to South Dakota was one of the easiest ones of the trip. I arrived early afternoon and the route up to Mt. Rushmore was short and sweet.  It really was pretty cool to see it in person.  Video … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone/Wyoming – July 10

Posted on July 19, 2015 by panini98

MONTANA to YELLOWSTONE When I headed towards Yellowstone in the morning, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the billboard for the Testicle Festival in Clinton, Montana!  What the heck?  But my eyes didn’t deceive me.  They actually have … Continue reading →

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Heading to Montana – July 9

Posted on July 18, 2015 by panini98

It’s been nine days, 3,000 miles, and seven states since the subject of my last post.  Time to try to catch up again! SEATTLE to MISSOULA, MT Fortunately, getting OUT of Seattle was easier than getting IN!  On the way to … Continue reading →

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Sleepy in Seattle – July 8th

Posted on July 13, 2015 by panini98

On the drive up through Washington, I stopped off in Tacoma to eat at another Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives restaurant, Southern Kitchen.  I had the fried chicken (it was okay), mashed potatoes and gravy (they were fair) and collard greens … Continue reading →

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From sea . . . the Pacific, that is! Portland, Oregon – July 7/8

Posted on July 13, 2015 by panini98

Well, I made it to the Pacific!  The Oregon landscapes were different yet than anything I had seen thus far.  These scenes are as I traveled east to west. JD and I had discussed how we’ve all seen various photos … Continue reading →

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Boise, Idaho, with “The Boss” – July 6

Posted on July 12, 2015 by panini98

Well, things didn’t go quite according to plan in Boise.  This part of the trip was planned around visiting with my friend and first private dance instructor, JD.  Which I did.  But JD has become a package deal since I … Continue reading →

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Slide shows not working

Posted on July 10, 2015 by panini98

I can see that slide shows don’t work properly on the phone, so I’ll redo the photos as quickly as I can to use another method.  You can now click on the first photo in the group and it will … Continue reading →

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Holy cow! UTAH!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by panini98

As if I hadn’t seen enough striking beauty, I entered Utah.  I had seen a photo by my friend Craig Sowder of a canyon he had visited, so I wanted to see it in person.  Well, it takes more than … Continue reading →

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Just passin’ through – Southwest Colorado – July 5

Posted on July 10, 2015 by panini98

On the way from New Mexico to Utah passed through a little bit of Colorado.  Here are a few sights.

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The Four Corners – July 5

Posted on July 10, 2015 by panini98

The only place in the U.S. where four states touch each other.  When one stands on the center circle, she is standing in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado all at the same time!  Quite a “feet!” It’s on an … Continue reading →

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